2017 News Archive

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

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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Thursday, May 04, 2017 Jacqueline Nasso shares her most memorable nursing moment during National Nurses Week.
Wednesday, May 03, 2017 Faith Barnum Norton ’39, ’40N, turned 100 years old on April 14 at home at Acacia Village.

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

Wednesday, April 19, 2017 UR School of Nursing Graduate Anne Swantz Honored with Distinguished Service Award
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Passport Health Clinic at UR School of Nursing Wins International Award

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

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

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.

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

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.

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

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.

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

Thursday, February 09, 2017 Lin Receives Pilot Award in Health Analytics from Goergen Institute for Data Science
Wednesday, February 08, 2017 A Letter from the Dean's Nursing Policy Coalition

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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