The future of nursing starts here.
Preparing nurses at the forefront of health care through innovative education, practice, and research.
Welcoming a new academic year — and a historic Centennial ahead
This year marks a historic milestone as we stand on the threshold of our centennial. From the beginning—when our first building opened in 1925 as a dormitory for nurses, paving the way for one of the nation’s earliest university-based nursing schools—nurses have been the heart of education, research, and patient care at this University. Now, nearly 100 years later, that spirit is as strong as ever.
News & Stories
Charting New Waters
How a nurse-driven workplace wellness program is changing lives and reducing risks
A nurse-led workplace wellness program is changing the way we think about preventative care. Founded and operated at the University of Rochester School of Nursing, the UR Medicine Center for Employee Wellness is now celebrating 10 years of delivering life-changing programs to Western New York communities. From comprehensive biometric screenings to lifestyle coaching and chronic condition management, recent research shows that Employee Wellness' programs are helping individuals reduce their health risks — and the cost of treating them.
Nursing at the University of Rochester
The School of Nursing at the University of Rochester is a national leader in the discipline of nursing. We seek to build on our pioneering tradition of unifying nursing education, research, and practice as we pursue excellence in clinical and scientific learning, discovery, and nursing care within an environment of diversity and inclusion.
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ACTIVELY PRACTICING FACULTY
UR Nursing faculty maintain an active practice in clinical settings across the region and are leaders in their field.
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RANKED IN UPSTATE NY
UR Nursing ranks among the nation’s best master’s nursing programs, and No. 1 in Upstate New York, according to U.S. News and World Report.
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RESEARCH FUNDING
UR Nursing ranks among the top nursing schools in research funding from the National Institutes of Health.
Why UR Nursing?
A built-in support system.
Connect with a network of peers and faculty at every stage of your journey.
Student Support about A built-in support system.
A high-tech, hands-on education.
Enhance your clinical skills and knowledge in a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Experiential Learning about A high-tech, hands-on education.A commitment to quality care.
Join leaders in nursing who actively work to improve patient care at the bedside and across health care systems.
Faculty & Staff about A commitment to quality care.
Empowering Student Experiences
I served jails, nursing homes, and developed and ran an outpatient psycho-pharmacology clinic. I wouldn’t have been able to do that without my training at the School of Nursing, which provided me with the confidence and experience to be autonomous.
They did a fantastic job mentoring us and teaching what we needed to know and set the stage for being lifelong learners. It really was a life-changing experience.
[UR Nursing faculty] really challenged you to think in different ways. It hurts your brain to do that, but it definitely made me a better practitioner, leader, and a better person.
Innovative Academic Programs
Our programs feature a wide range of degree, post-degree, and certificate options to meet the needs of a diverse and broad spectrum of nursing and health care professionals.
