Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Toolkit to advance trauma-informed care in Psychiatric Mental Health NP education The University of Rochester School of Nursing is proud to announce the release of the Project ENACT Toolkit: Embedding Trauma-Informed Care in PMHNP Education, a free, comprehensive resource to help Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) educators and practitioners nationwide deliver evidence-based, culturally responsive trauma-informed care (TIC) with skill and confidence.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Lisa Brophy named associate dean for academic affairs The University of Rochester School of Nursing has appointed Lisa Brophy, EdD, MSBA, MS, RN, CNE, as associate dean for academic affairs, effective Nov. 1, 2025.
Monday, August 25, 2025
UR Nursing Marks 10,000 Alumni at Summer Pinning Ceremony As 80 bachelor's-prepared graduates crossed the stage, the University of Rochester reached a milestone of 10,000 nursing graduates in Summer 2025.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
UR Nursing Faculty Step into New Leadership Roles The University of Rochester School of Nursing is proud to announce a series of leadership appointments among its faculty, effective July 1, 2025.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
End of Year Awards Celebrate Faculty, Staff Contributions The annual ceremony honors UR Nursing employees' contributions to education, research, clinical practice, and the School’s overall workplace culture.
Thursday, May 08, 2025
NYS Program Offers Funded Pathway to New Nursing Career Aspiring nurses across New York State may now be eligible to attend the University of Rochester School of Nursing’s Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing (ABSN) program with funding from the New York State Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program — a statewide initiative to strengthen the health workforce in communities with limited access to care.
Wednesday, May 07, 2025
Nurses Week: Q&A with Accelerated Bachelor's Alumnus Diyor Mukhammadov Roles as a medical assistant, home health aide, and translator led Mukhammadov to pursue an accelerated bachelor’s in nursing at the University of Rochester and become a nurse at Wilmot Cancer Institute.
Monday, March 17, 2025
CNL Student Spotlight: Matt Ramos '21N Alumnus and URMC Acute Medicine nurse Matt Ramos hopes to expand his impact in nursing and public health as he prepares to graduate from the Clinical Nurse Leader program.
Monday, March 17, 2025
CNL Student Spotlight: Nicole Rossiter The Clinical Nurse Leader student and URMC nurse hopes to be a champion of positive change, quality improvement, and patient safety.
Wednesday, March 05, 2025
In Memoriam: Kathy Rideout, A Visionary Leader in Nursing and Education Who Led with Heart Kathy Rideout, EdD, PPCNP-BC, FNAP, a former professor of clinical nursing and pediatrics and dean emerita at the University of Rochester School of Nursing, passed away on Feb. 28, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, advocacy, and deep commitment to the nursing profession.
Friday, February 28, 2025
UR Nursing, RCSD Launch School-Based Health Center at Monroe High School The University of Rochester School of Nursing and Rochester City School District celebrated the grand opening of a School-Based Health Center at James Monroe High School on Feb. 28, marking a significant step to improve access to physical and mental health care for local high school students.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
PMHNP Student Spotlight: Kimberlee Bliek A nurse for more than 30 years, Bliek is committed to lifelong learning as she pursues a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Faculty Receive International Credential in Simulation Education Two University of Rochester nursing faculty members and alumni are now among just 103 individuals across the world to hold advanced certifications as healthcare simulation educators, or CHSE-A.
Monday, February 10, 2025
Master’s Direct Entry vs. Accelerated Bachelor’s: Which is Right for You? Not sure whether to pursue an MDE or an ABSN? Both fast-track your entry into nursing, but which one is the right fit for you? Discover the key differences, career prospects, and factors to consider in making your decision!
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Loretta Ford, UR Nursing Founding Dean Who Transformed the Profession, Dies at 104 Loretta (Lee) Ford — an internationally renowned nurse leader who transformed the nursing profession, was named a member of the National Women’s Hall of Fame, and served as the founding dean of the University of Rochester School of Nursing — died January 22 at the age of 104.
Monday, January 13, 2025
Senior Associate Dean Lydia Rotondo to Retire from UR Nursing Lydia Rotondo, DNP, RN, CNS, FNAP, FAAN, senior associate dean for graduate education and innovation at the University of Rochester School of Nursing, has announced she will step down from her role effective June 30, 2024, capping a transformative period of leadership and innovation in nursing education.
Monday, January 06, 2025
UR Nursing Alumna E. Kate Valcin Named URMC Chief Nursing Executive E. Katherine Valcin has been named the University of Rochester Medical Center’s (URMC) chief nursing executive and chief nursing officer of Strong Memorial Hospital. She will also serve as assistant dean of clinical practice in the School of Nursing, continuing to bridge clinical care and education.
Wednesday, January 01, 2025
UR Nursing Research Champions Family Caregivers Family caregivers don’t always receive the care they need for their own health. Here’s how UR Nursing researchers hope to change that.
