The University of Rochester School of Nursing has long been a pioneering force in the science and practice of nursing. We offered our first master’s degree in nursing education in 1951. And in 1972, we were established as an independent school by Dean Loretta Ford — co-developer and pioneer of the nurse practitioner model. Today, our faculty continue to transform nursing education by sharing their expertise and teaching new ways of thinking while applying their skills as clinicians, researchers, and educators.
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Graduate specialties
We offer multiple pathways to elevate your clinical practice, step into leadership, prepare the next generation of nurses, drive innovations in care delivery, or advance discovery in nursing and health science.
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Nursing school
Ranked the #1 nursing school in Upstate New York, with the #11 master's nursing programs in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report.
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Actively practicing faculty
Learn from instructors who are active clinicians and nursing leaders in our academic health system with expertise in specialty areas such as pediatrics, aging, cardiac care, sexual health, trauma, and oncology.
Graduate-level study integrates nursing practice, education, and research. Discover how you can help advance the profession and improve patient care by pursuing new opportunities in a clinical, classroom, or research setting. Whatever your career goals, a degree from the University of Rochester will get you there.
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