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Loretta Ford, UR Nursing Founding Dean Who Transformed the Profession, Dies at 104

Thursday, Jan 23, 2025 — Loretta (Lee) Ford — an internationally renowned nurse leader who transformed the nursing profession, was named a member of the...

Senior Associate Dean Lydia Rotondo to Retire from UR Nursing

Monday, Jan 13, 2025 — Lydia Rotondo, DNP, RN, CNS, FNAP, FAAN, senior associate dean for graduate education and innovation at the University of Rochester School of...

UR Nursing Alumna Kate Valcin Named URMC Chief Nursing Executive

Monday, Jan 06, 2025 — E. Katherine Valcin has been named the University of Rochester Medical Center’s (URMC) chief nursing executive and chief nursing...

April Haberyan Named Distinguished Fellow of National Academies of Practice

Friday, Jan 03, 2025 — Haberyan earned national recognition for her work to advance behavioral and mental health, wellness, and disaster response.

Creating Safe Spaces: Simulation Training Helps Future NPs Discuss Sexual Health with Empathy, Skill

Friday, Jan 03, 2025 — Clinicians need practice getting comfortable broaching the topic of sexual health. UR Nursing researchers and simulation educators are helping NP...

Advanced Practice Abroad: Alumna Kim Treverton Shares Pathway to Nursing Leadership at NHS England

Thursday, Jan 02, 2025 — Examples of leadership and support from Treverton's time in Rochester prepared her for a role as primary care advanced practice training...

UR Nursing Research Champions Family Caregivers

Wednesday, Jan 01, 2025 — Family caregivers don’t always receive the care they need for their own health. Here’s how UR Nursing researchers hope to change that.

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In the Media

University of Rochester Nursing Students Celebrate Graduation

May 17, 2024 — Several University of Rochester nursing graduates spoke with WROC reporter Jatyra Marsh after the 2024 Graduation Ceremony.
WROC

Investments in Healthcare Workforce, Particularly Nurses, Would Yield Tenfold Economic Returns For Global South

May 12, 2024 — Dean Lisa Kitko spoke to Health Policy Watch about the economic value that nurses bring to health care organizations on International Nurses Day.
Health Policy Watch

Have a heart – caregivers need care, too

May 14, 2024 — Dean Lisa Kitko discusses the growing body of research that shows people who serve as unpaid caregivers may not be getting the care they need to live longer, healthier lives.
American Heart Association

Fighting Burnout: Nurses Face Unprecedented Risks for Burnout

May 9, 2024 — Susan Blaakman, a founding member of the School's Wellness Taskforce, spoke to In Good Health about how nurses can practice self-care to combat the stressors inherent to the work.
In Good Health

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