Diversity at the University of Rochester School of Nursing is a guiding philosophy of inclusiveness and respect that not only recognizes racial and ethnic differences, but diversity of gender, religion, ability, experience, and socio-economic background.
Through formal initiatives and informal dialogues, we strive to create a welcoming learning environment that reflects and values the diversity of faculty, staff, and students at the School of Nursing. We expose our students to different viewpoints and life experiences to create a better educated, more culturally sensitive and attentive health care workforce that will be well-prepared to meet the needs of patients.
We are united by mutual respect, understanding, and a love for learning.
“This degree is not something that is handed to you. You have to earn the right to be called a nurse. There are only so many who can be in this club. And to be able to be in there is amazing to me.”
Peter Bertoldo, MBA
“There’s such a broad definition of diversity and inclusion here that I don’t have outside of this work that’s really refreshing for me, because it’s something that I’ve found that I’m very passionate about.”
"My dream is that equity and the quality of diverse people’s inclusion and participation is at the forefront of all our policies, systems and practices so that the values that we enact truly reflect the values we espouse."
The University of Rochester School of Nursing has been recognized five years in a row with the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The UR School of Nursing is among 51 health professions schools from around the country selected to receive the only national award recognizing medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, osteopathic, and allied health schools that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
The number of students from underrepresented groups in nursing has increased 74% over the last five years at UR Nursing.
The number of male students has increased 39% over the last five years at UR Nursing.
The number of faculty from underrepresented groups in nursing has increased 45% over the last five years at UR Nursing.
The number of male faculty has increased 36% over last five years at UR Nursing.
We encourage you to share your thoughts or feedback with the Council for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the School of Nursing. Your submission will be shared with CoDEI faculty and staff diversity officers and the associate dean for equity and inclusion.
