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About innovation at UR Nursing

At the University of Rochester, world-class faculty and instructional designers transform nursing education at every level. We are dedicated to building evidence-based curricular goals, reinvigorating course delivery methods, and integrating hands-on learning experiences in classroom and practice settings.

As a result, our students practice and refine their critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and problem solving skills in a safe, supportive environment. This dynamic learning environment empowers students to meet the complex needs of patients, deliver quality care, and successfully navigate an ever-evolving healthcare system.

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Turning innovation into impact

We are recognized nationally as a leader in nursing education. Here, academic innovation is inspired not just by our mission to engage our students while they are with us, but to prepare them for success in their careers in a complex and evolving healthcare landscape. Our active and experiential learning opportunities, collaborative tools, and educational technologies put our students at the center of their own learning experience, which builds their skills and confidence—and makes them better nurses.

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Teaching & learning in a digital environment

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Redefining Our Classroom

Leveraging technology to shift the traditional classroom into a dynamic learning environment.

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Apple Distinguished School

Recognized by Apple for continuous innovation in learning, teaching, and the school environment.

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Vertical Expansion

The vertical expansion features 26,000 square feet of experiential learning and student-centered spaces.

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Quotation Mark

Academic medical centers must lead in harnessing technology to enhance—not replace—the human connection in healthcare. At our school, we’re integrating AI literacy, informatics, and data ethics into education so our graduates are confident, ethical users of emerging tools.

Working closely with our practice partners, we’re ensuring students are practice-ready and able to use innovations like adaptive learning and simulations to strengthen critical thinking. As has been said, AI won’t replace doctors and nurses—but those who use AI wisely will shape the future of care.

Lisa Kitko, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN

Dean, University of Rochester School of Nursing
Independence Foundation Chair in Nursing Education
Vice President, URMC
Professor of Nursing & Geriatric Medicine

Quotation Mark

Academic medical centers must lead in harnessing technology to enhance—not replace—the human connection in healthcare. At our school, we’re integrating AI literacy, informatics, and data ethics into education so our graduates are confident, ethical users of emerging tools.

Working closely with our practice partners, we’re ensuring students are practice-ready and able to use innovations like adaptive learning and simulations to strengthen critical thinking. As has been said, AI won’t replace doctors and nurses—but those who use AI wisely will shape the future of care.

Lisa Kitko, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN

Dean, University of Rochester School of Nursing
Independence Foundation Chair in Nursing Education
Vice President, URMC
Professor of Nursing & Geriatric Medicine

Meet the Director

Tara Serwetnyk, EdD, RN, FNAP, NPD-BC

Tara Serwetnyk, EdD, RN, FNAP, NPD-BC

Director of Assessment and Academic Innovation

As the director of academic innovation, Serwetnyk leads the Education Innovation team (EdIT) at the School of Nursing. The Education Innovation team supports faculty in their pursuit of excellence in education to promote the success of all students.

Education Innovation team
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