Note: We are not currently accepting applications to the Accelerated Master's in Nursing program beyond the Summer 2025 entry term.
The Accelerated Master's in Nursing Programs begin with an immersive year-long experience to earn a second bachelor's degree in nursing. After becoming an RN, students pursue a clinical specialty in one of the nationally-ranked master's nurse practitioner programs.
The University of Rochester School of Nursing has long been a leader in the nurse practitioner role. Ranked as No. 21 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, our master's programs are among the best in the nation. They include six nurse practitioner specialties and concentrations in leadership in health care systems, clinical nurse leadership, and nursing education.
It was our founding dean, Loretta Ford, who co-developed the the nurse practitioner model in the 1960s. When she became dean in 1972, the nurse practitioner model flourished at the University of Rochester due to the collaborative and progressive environment at the Medical Center and in the community.
Students in this program are accepted to both the Accelerated Bachelor's in Nursing Program (ABSN) and the Nurse Practitioner master's program in the specialty of their choice.
