#1 Nursing School in Upstate NY
ACCELERATED PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Three cohorts a year help accelerate your career change: Start the program in January, May, or September
- Robust scholarships & financial aid available, including full tuition coverage for the 12-Month accelerated program with a three-year work commitment at select UR Medicine hospitals.
- Choose from accelerated bachelor's or master's programs, and progress to our nationally-ranked nurse practitioner programs
Confident. Proud. Determined. A clinical group of accelerated students tour the helipad at Strong Memorial Hospital.
91%
ACTIVELY PRACTICING FACULTY
UR Nursing faculty maintain an active practice in clinical settings across the region and are leaders in their field.
No. 22
BEST UNDERGRADUATE NURSING PROGRAMS
UR Nursing ranks among the nation’s best undergraduate nursing programs at No. 22, according to U.S. News and World Report.
93%
NCLEX PASS RATE
UR Nursing's five-year NCLEX pass rate is 93 percent for first-time test takers, compared to 80 percent in NY state and 87 percent nationally.
ABSN PROGRAM
Accelerated Bachelor's in Nursing
The Accelerated Bachelor's in Nursing Program is designed for students who already have a bachelor’s degree and want to accelerate their path to nursing. Complete the full-time accelerated program in Rochester, New York to pass the NCLEX exam, earn a fully-accredited nursing degree, and practice as an RN. Graduates of this program are highly desired for their clinical skills and acumen, and often go on to earn their master's and doctoral degree to become leaders in the nursing profession.
NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAMS
Accelerated Master's in Nursing
The Accelerated Master's in Nursing Programs are designed for students who already have a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing and have some health care experience. Students earn a bachelor's degree in 12 months and then pursue a master's degree in one of the nationally-ranked nurse practitioner specialties.
I chose the University of Rochester because I wanted to combine my passions of food, nutrition, diabetes, and medicine. Nursing at the University of Rochester was a really great option. We can play off our strengths and passions. You can have a previous degree and just rock and roll straight through it. A big appeal was its partnership with Strong Hospital. It opened up the door for a really powerful clinical experience.
I chose the University of Rochester because I wanted to combine my passions of food, nutrition, diabetes, and medicine. Nursing at the University of Rochester was a really great option. We can play off our strengths and passions. You can have a previous degree and just rock and roll straight through it. A big appeal was its partnership with Strong Hospital. It opened up the door for a really powerful clinical experience.
What sets us apart?
A Built-In Support System
Connect with a network of peers and faculty at every stage of your journey with UR Nursing's Center for Academic & Professional Success.
A Dynamic Learning Environment
Become practice-ready in a low-stakes, yet high-impact learning environment, featuring state-of-the-art simulation, virtual reality, and experiential learning spaces.
A Commitment to Quality Care
About the University of Rochester School of Nursing
The School of Nursing at the University of Rochester is a private, non-profit university offering fully-accredited undergraduate, graduate, and certificate nursing programs. Founded in 1925, it was among the first in the country to offer nursing education at a University. And in 1972 it was established as an independent school by Dean Loretta Ford — co-developer and pioneer of the nurse practitioner model. Today, the School is an integral part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, featuring Strong Memorial Hospital, Golisano Children's Hospital, Wilmot Cancer Institute and affiliate hospitals across the region. Strong is the only area hospital to have been recognized as a Magnet® hospital four-times in a row from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, an achievement that reflects its outstanding nursing standards, exceptional professional practice, and supportive environment.