2017 News Archive

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UR Nursing Student Honored by NYS Nurse Practitioner Association

Monday, August 07, 2023 — UR Nursing Student Honored by NYS Nurse Practitioner Association


Pinning Ceremony Celebrates Newest Graduates
Pinning Ceremony Celebrates Newest Graduates

Wednesday, January 03, 2018 — Kevin Liu stepped up to the podium on Wednesday, Dec. 20 and summed up the whirlwind experience of the University of Rochester School of Nursing’s Accelerated Bachelor’s Program for Non-Nurses (ABPNN).


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Top Stories of 2017 | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Friday, December 29, 2017 — A roundup of the School of Nursing's top news stories of 2017.


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Research Faculty Accomplishments 2017

Thursday, December 28, 2017 — School of Nursing research faculty accomplishments for 2017.


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Providers with UR School of Nursing Ties Join Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Efforts

Friday, November 17, 2017 — More than a month after Hurricane Maria demolished the Puerto Rico, a team of providers from the University of Rochester Medical Center made sure island residents had access to the medical care and human touch they needed.


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UR Nursing Finger Lakes Regional Scholarship Program Expands

Tuesday, October 24, 2017 — The Finger Lakes Regional Scholarship provides substantial financial support in the form of a 50 percent scholarship to eligible students who live or work in select counties and are enrolled in UR Nursing’s RN to BS program or its Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP) program.


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Nursing Students Recognized at Opening Convocation Ceremony

Friday, October 20, 2017 — University of Rochester Nursing Students Recognized at Convocation Ceremony


School of Nursing staffs health care facility at East High
School of Nursing staffs health care facility at East High

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 — University of Rochester School of Nursing graduate student Darcie Morgan, BSN, RN, CPN, has been named Student Nurse Practitioner of the Year by the Nurse Practitioner Association (NPA) of New York State. She will be presented with the award at the NPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs on Oct. 21.


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UR Nursing Student Honored by NYS Nurse Practitioner Association

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 — University of Rochester School of Nursing graduate student Darcie Morgan, BSN, RN, CPN, has been named Student Nurse Practitioner of the Year by the Nurse Practitioner Association (NPA) of New York State. She will be presented with the award at the NPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs on Oct. 21.


Coming Full Circle
Coming Full Circle

Friday, October 06, 2017 — Raleigh Galbraith smiles down at three-week-old Ava as her professor shows her how to best listen to the preemie’s tiny heart. He sanitizes his hands one more time, grabs the miniature stethoscope from the side of the crib, and gently adjusts the 4-pound baby’s onesie.


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Clinical Trials Aim to Reduce Stress Burden for Dementia Caregivers

Friday, October 06, 2017 — Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can not only be very stressful, but can negatively affect the well-being of the caregiver.


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Nursing Students Recognized at Opening Convocation Ceremony

Monday, September 18, 2017 — Nursing Students Recognized at Opening Convocation Ceremony


High school students participating in the pre-college program in nursing at the University of Rochester pose in their surgical gowns with Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing Kathy Hiltunen.
UR pre-college course lets high school scholars explore careers in nursing

Sunday, September 17, 2017 — UR pre-college course lets high school scholars explore careers in nursing


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The Promise Keeper

Monday, August 07, 2017 — His family torn apart by war and tragedy, Vehid Basic fulfills his brother’s dying wish by earning his nurse practitioner degree


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Heffner Tideswell Scholar | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Monday, July 24, 2017 — Heffner Selected for Emerging Leaders in Aging Program


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"In the Middle of a Career, and Finding a New One"

Friday, July 14, 2017 — In the Middle of a Career, and Finding a New One


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CNE Prep Course | News | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Friday, July 07, 2017 — This fall, the University of Rochester School of Nursing will host the National League for Nursing’s one-day Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) prep course.


Buzzy Vallone
Donor Profile: Barbara 'Buzzy' Vallone

Thursday, July 06, 2017 — Barbara 'Buzzy' Vallone continues to make an impact on the nursing profession through her incredible generosity.


Christine Tebaldi
Alumni Profile: Christine Tebaldi | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 — Career path of alumni Christine Tebaldi influenced by empowered University of Rochester nurses.


Christine M. Tebaldi, RN, MS, PMHNP-BC
Alumni Profile: Christine Tebaldi | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 — Career path of alumni Christine Tebaldi influenced by empowered University of Rochester nurses.


Ellen Volpe, PhD, RN, FNP-BC
UR Nursing Remembers Alumna Ellen Volpe | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Friday, June 09, 2017 — University of Rochester School of Nursing remembers alumna Ellen Volpe, who was killed in a car accident June 8.


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Meliora Weekend Schedule | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Friday, June 09, 2017 — This year's Meliora Weekend schedule — filled with lectures, performances, reunion events, homecoming, family activities, and more — is now available.


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Graduates of Nursing Education Program Blaze Trail | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Monday, June 05, 2017 — Students Blaze Trail as First Grads of Nursing Education Program


Jane Tuttle
NP Advocate's Career Forged by Close Relationships, Collaboration | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Monday, June 05, 2017 — Jane Tuttle, professor of clinical nursing, retired after more than 40 years’ experience as a nurse practitioner.


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End of the Year Awards | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 — The UR School of Nursing honored faculty and staff members’ accomplishments with several awards and recognitions at a luncheon in Evarts Lounge on May 16.


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Commencement 2017 | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Friday, May 19, 2017 — Coverage of the 2017 University of Rochester School of Nursing Commencement at Eastman Theatre.


Tanya May
Tanya May | Nurses Week | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 — Tanya May shares her story during National Nurses Week.


Madeline Schmitt
Professor Emeritus of Nursing Honored by Rochester Academy of Medicine | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 — Professor Emeritus of Nursing Madeline Schmitt honored by the Rochester Academy of Medicine


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Celebrating Certified Clinical Nurse Leader Day

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 — Read the stories of three UR Nursing graduates and see how the CNL enabled them to pursue their professional passions and advance their careers


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Yvonne Vincent | Nurses Week | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Friday, May 05, 2017 — Yvonne Carmel Vincent shares her story during National Nurses Week.


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National Nurses Week Stories | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Friday, May 05, 2017 — National Nurses Week stories from the UR School of Nursing community.


David Bynum, RN, ’15N 
David Bynum | Nurses Week | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Friday, May 05, 2017 — David Bynum shares his nursing story during National Nurses Week.


Sarah Brown, RN, '12N 
Sarah Brown | Nurses Week | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Thursday, May 04, 2017 — Sarah Brown, RN, ’12N, shares her story on why she became a nurse.


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Kathy Rideout | Nurses Week | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Thursday, May 04, 2017 — During my first year working at Golisano Children’s Hospital, I had the privilege of caring for a 12-year-old girl, Amanda, who had a brain tumor. She had a very caring mom and dad and a younger brother, 6-year old David, who had some developmental challenges. It was apparent that the family was not financially wealthy but provided very well for their children — especially in the area of love and support.


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Jacqueline Nasso | Nurses Week | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Thursday, May 04, 2017 — Jacqueline Nasso shares her most memorable nursing moment during National Nurses Week.


Faith Norton
Alumna Celebrates 100th Birthday | Newsroom | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Wednesday, May 03, 2017 — Faith Barnum Norton ’39, ’40N, turned 100 years old on April 14 at home at Acacia Village.


Nelissa Perez-Nazario
Day of Giving | News | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Monday, May 01, 2017 — Nelissa Perez-Nazario was chosen as one of five Fuld Scholars in the Accelerated Bachelor's Program for Non-Nurses.


Anne Swantz
Graduate Honored with Distinguished Service Award | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Wednesday, April 19, 2017 — UR School of Nursing Graduate Anne Swantz Honored with Distinguished Service Award


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Passport Health Clinic Wins International Award | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Tuesday, April 18, 2017 — Passport Health Clinic at UR School of Nursing Wins International Award


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UR School of Nursing Ranked No. 19 in NIH Funding

Thursday, April 06, 2017 — UR School of Nursing Ranked No. 19 in NIH Funding


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UR School of Nursing Rises in U.S. News Rankings of Master’s Programs

Tuesday, March 14, 2017 — UR School of Nursing Rises in U.S. News Rankings of Master’s Programs


School of Nursing's Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Students
Redesigned Distance NP Program to Address Mental Health Needs

Monday, March 06, 2017 — In an effort to address critical shortages of mental health care providers in New York state and across the country, the University of Rochester School of Nursing has relaunched its Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program (FPMHNP) as a distance program.


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Study Led by DNP Students Finds That Home Care Improves Stroke Outcomes

Monday, March 06, 2017 — Study Led by DNP Students Finds That Home Care Improves Stroke Outcomes


Bobbie Berkowitz
UR School of Nursing Commencement Speaker Announced

Thursday, March 02, 2017 — Bobbie Berkowitz, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, dean and Mary O’Neil Mundinger professor of nursing at Columbia University School of Nursing and senior vice president of the Columbia University Medical Center, will speak at the University of Rochester School of Nursing graduation ceremony on May 19 at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre.


LaRon Nelson Selected as AAN Fellow
LaRon Nelson Selected as AAN Fellow

Tuesday, February 28, 2017


Dianne Liebel
Bolstered by Donor’s Generosity, Researcher Aims to Combat Depression

Thursday, February 23, 2017 — Dianne Liebel, who has researched issues in home health care for 15 years, is working on an initiative to help visiting nurses better detect and manage depression in their patients.


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Area Events Recognize National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 — Area Events Recognize National Eating Disorders Awareness Week


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Lin Receives Pilot Award in Health Analytics from Goergen Institute for Data Science

Thursday, February 09, 2017 — Lin Receives Pilot Award in Health Analytics from Goergen Institute for Data Science


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A Letter from the Dean's Nursing Policy Coalition

Wednesday, February 08, 2017 — A Letter from the Dean's Nursing Policy Coalition


Elizabeth Gifford
Elizabeth Gifford: Discovering a World of Difference

Tuesday, February 07, 2017 — Elizabeth Gifford: Discovering a World of Difference


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DNP Students Design Projects to Improve Health Care

Friday, February 03, 2017 — In its ninth year, DNP Project Day offers students a chance to present their projects to their professors and colleagues in order to gain feedback and suggestions before their doctoral defenses.


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School of Nursing Staff Member Honored as Diversity Award Finalist

Monday, January 30, 2017 — Jonathan Wetherbee was honored as a finalist for the 2017 Presidential Diversity Award from the University of Rochester.


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Nurse Practitioner Top Job for 2017 | University of Rochester School of Nursing

Thursday, January 26, 2017 — Nurse Practitioner Ranked as the No. 2 Job for 2017


Lisa Kotyra
URMC Board Honors Three Graduates | UR School of Nursing

Tuesday, January 24, 2017 — URMC Board Honors Three School of Nursing Graduates


Mary Wilde
Researcher Found Home for Pioneering Work at UR School of Nursing

Thursday, January 19, 2017 — Researcher Found Home for Pioneering Work at UR School of Nursing


Sergio Amador Perez
OUR Nurses: Sergio Amador Perez Follows His American Dream

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 — OUR Nurses: Sergio Amador Perez Follows His American Dream


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UR School of Nursing Welcomes Newest Students

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 — UR School of Nursing Welcomes Newest Students


Laura Callens
Laura Callens: From Caterer to Caregiver

Thursday, January 12, 2017 — Laura Callens: From Caterer to Caregiver


Alexander Lee
Alexander Lee: All-In for Mental Health

Thursday, January 05, 2017 — Accelerated student Alexander Lee is all-in for mental health.