Academic Innovation

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 health care system.

Teaching & Learning in a Digital Environment

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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The iROC initiative focuses on providing students with a technological platform that enhances their learning experience. The provision of the iPads at the beginning of the school year facilitated my learning in so many different ways. My favorite experience was an online telemedicine simulation—it was so exciting to gain insight on this form of patient care.

Tara Serwetnyk

Director, Academic Innovation

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

EdIT Team

We center academic innovation on the appreciation that learning occurs everywhere. By leveraging active learning technologies and methodologies, we are not only ensuring our ability to deliver our curriculum in a highly individualized and flexible way, but also creating truly dynamic, experiential learning experiences that prepare our students for their futures in nursing.

Lydia Rotondo, DNP, RN, CNS, FNAP