Experience flexible hybrid-online learning and a rigorous, nationally ranked curriculum that thoroughly prepares you to become a nurse practitioner.
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Best programs
Ranked #11 among the nation's best master's nursing programs by U.S. News and World Report
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Specialty options
Seven specialties, offering multiple pathways and a flexible hybrid-online format
100%
Employment rate
100% employment rate for NP graduates within one year of graduation
600+
Clinical preceptors
Preceptor team helps coordinate placement within a network of 600+ preceptors across NYS
In today’s changing healthcare landscape, the need for advanced practice nurses who deliver holistic, patient-centered care has never been greater. Nurse practitioners play a vital role in meeting these demands, combining clinical expertise, compassion, and autonomy.
The NP programs at the University of Rochester School of Nursing are built for experienced, working nurses ready to elevate their practice. Our curriculum expands your scope of care, strengthens professional autonomy, and prepares you to make a meaningful impact on patient and community health.
Earning your NP licensure and national certification opens doors to new leadership opportunities, deeper patient relationships, and a more influential role in shaping the future of care.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Our Nurse Practitioner curriculum prepare graduates to meet educational eligibility requirements for the national certification examination(s) for each NP specialty.
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
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Learn moreSTUDENT STORY
Dr. Loretta Ford, our founding dean, revolutionized nursing more than 50 years ago by co-founding the nurse practitioner role, laying the foundation for advanced nursing education. Her visionary leadership reshaped the profession, elevating the role of nurses and nurse practitioners while fostering greater respect and recognition for their critical contributions to healthcare. Since then, UR nurses have continued to lead, inspiring and paving the way for generations of nurses to follow.
Today, our nurse practitioner programs are ranked top in the nation, setting the benchmark for excellence in specialties such as gerontology, pediatrics, and mental health. We were also first in the country to prepare advanced practice nurses as NPs in the acute care setting. It is this enduring commitment to innovation and excellence that prepares our graduates to deliver outstanding patient care and advance their careers with confidence.
Beth Palermo, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC
Interim Program Director, Nurse Practitioner Programs
Learn more about our Nurse Practitioner specialties, program pathways, and how to apply.
Interested in the Nurse Practitioner programs? Learn more about how to pursue a nurse practitioner degree by requesting more information or speaking with an Admissions Counselor.
