Thursday, May 8, 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 7, 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, Mar 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.
Wednesday, Feb 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.
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 UR Nursing Launches Master’s Direct Entry Program The University of Rochester School of Nursing is excited to announce the launch of its new Master’s Direct Entry into Nursing Practice (MDE) program, providing an accelerated pathway for non-nursing college graduates to earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree.
Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 How to Succeed in an Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing (ABSN) Program Accelerated nursing programs prepare you for a swift transition into the nursing workforce but the rigorous nature of the program can feel overwhelming at times. By following these tips, you’ll be prepared to tackle the challenges of the program and emerge as a skilled nursing professional.
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 Should I Pursue the 12-Month or 24-Month ABSN at UR School of Nursing? Are you considering a career in nursing but unsure which accelerated program is right for you? The University of Rochester School of Nursing offers two distinct pathways—on a 12-month or 24-month timeline.
Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024 UR Medicine Extends Tuition-Free UR Nursing Scholars Program Through 2027 The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and the School of Nursing are thrilled to announce the extension of the groundbreaking UR Nursing Scholars program for an additional three years, committing to preparing new nurses through Summer 2027.
Monday, May 20, 2024 UR Nursing Achieves Historic 100% Pass Rate on Next Generation NCLEX The University of Rochester School of Nursing proudly announces that its graduates from the Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing program have achieved a remarkable 100 percent pass rate on the Next Generation NCLEX exam.
Monday, Apr 8, 2024 UR Nursing Lands at No. 21 in National Ranking of Master’s Programs The University of Rochester School of Nursing has been ranked No. 21 among U.S. nursing schools for its master’s programs, according to the 2024-25 Best Graduate Schools guide produced by U.S. News and World Report.
Friday, Nov 10, 2023 UR Nursing Recognized by AACN as Leader in Educational Innovation The University of Rochester School of Nursing was named a recipient of the American Associate of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) 2023 Innovations in Professional Nursing Education award.
Thursday, Jan 12, 2023 UR Medicine Launches Tuition-Free Nursing Education Program To combat the region’s nursing shortage, the University of Rochester Medical Center and School of Nursing today announced an innovative program to provide a tuition-free nursing education for 33 students per year, with the first cohort expected to enroll in Fall 2023.
Wednesday, Dec 7, 2022 School of Nursing Offers 24-Month Pathway for Accelerated Nursing Program The University of Rochester School of Nursing is now accepting applications for a new 24-month option in the Accelerated Bachelor’s Program for Non-Nurses. The degree pathway allows aspiring nurses to complete the program in six consecutive semesters to earn a second bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Wednesday, Jul 6, 2022 A Worthy Faux: Simulation Events Create Powerful Learning Environment "So far, it’s the most realistic education we’ve gotten in the program,” Sean Goonan, RN, BS, OCN, a 2021 adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner graduate, said after participating in his first Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). “In my opinion, it’s almost the equivalent of walking into a real patient’s room for the first time.”
Tuesday, Sep 28, 2021 UR School of Nursing Honored as an Apple Distinguished School The University of Rochester School of Nursing has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for its innovations in teaching, learning, and creating a digital learning environment to better prepare the nursing workforce of tomorrow. The UR School of Nursing has earned the distinction for a three-year period: 2021 to 2024.
Friday, Sep 3, 2021 Starks, Hudson Receive Student Honors A pair of UR Nursing students were recognized with regional honors. Mary Starks ’17N, was selected as Nurse Practitioner Association (NPA) student of the year, while Khaleeyah Hudson ’20N received a Rochester Area Colleges Continuing Education (RACCE) Outstanding Adult Student award.
Thursday, Apr 29, 2021 UR School of Nursing Anticipates Return to Fully In-Person Learning in Fall The University of Rochester School of Nursing is making plans to return to fully in-person classroom learning beginning with the fall 2021 semester. School-wide safety protocols instituted during the pandemic, including mandatory masking, frequent hand washing, and daily health screenings, will continue for the 2021-22 academic year. Additionally, all School of Nursing undergraduate and graduate students who plan to enroll for the 2021-22 academic year will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Thursday, Apr 1, 2021 Identical Twins from Jamaica Share a Passion for Nursing and Education Sisters Ranae and Shanae McKenzie have done just about everything together for as long as they can remember. Born and raised in Jamaica, they are identical twins with identical passions. Both came to the U.S. for their undergraduate education and now are nursing students together. In September 2020, they both started the accelerated baccalaureate program for non-nurses at the University of Rochester’s School of Nursing (SON). They are slated to complete the program in the fall of 2021.
Monday, Mar 1, 2021 NURSING Magazine: Megan Reynolds '19N Change Agent From an early age, Megan Reynolds ’19N has had a passion for helping people. “Humanitarian work has always been integral in my drive to provide health care. My earliest memory as a kid was wanting to respond to the genocide in Sudan,” said Reynolds, a nurse in the Burn Trauma Intensive Care Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital who was honored by the School of Nursing in 2020 with its Humanitarian Award. “I’ve always known that I was going to end up doing this work in some capacity.”
Monday, Feb 22, 2021 NURSING Magazine: Health Care Hero Jose Perpignan ’16N waited in front of his computer for an interview to begin one October morning, completely unaware he was moments away from winning a life-changing amount of money. On live TV.
Friday, Feb 19, 2021 YOTN Year-end Video Year of the Nurse year in review video with Kathy Rideout and Karen Davis
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2020 School of Nursing Celebrates Graduates with In-Person Pinning Ceremony It was a school year that no one saw coming. It started normally enough for the August 2020 cohort of the University of Rochester School of Nursing’s Accelerated Program for Non-Nurses as they sat side by side in the auditorium of Helen Wood Hall for orientation. Despite the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, the August 2020 cohort was able to attend their in-person pinning ceremony.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 Hopkins Honored with E.P. Curtis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Patrick Hopkins, whose soft-spoken and gentle manner belies his vehement passion for teaching and bringing out the best of his students, was honored by the University of Rochester with the Edward Peck Curtis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. He is only the third nursing faculty member to receive the award in its 58-year history.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 A tribute to all of our nurses Crisis tends to bring out the best of people, and that’s never been more true than during the COVID-19 pandemic, says University of Rochester Medical Center Chief Nursing Executive Karen Davis. She said she’s extremely proud of how well nurses have responded. “It’s been awe-inspiring to see how people have taken this on. We’re so fortunate to have the group of nurses and health care providers that we do here.”
Wednesday, Mar 4, 2020 Blaakman, Rotondo Elected Distinguished Fellows of National Academies of Practice Two University of Rochester School of Nursing faculty members have been accepted into the prestigious National Academies of Practice (NAP) in Nursing. In recognition of their outstanding professional achievements and contributions to the field of nursing, Lydia Rotondo and Susan Blaakman will be formally inducted as Distinguished Fellows at the nursing academy’s annual meeting in San Diego, March 12 to 14.
Monday, Jan 13, 2020 UR School of Nursing Joins in Worldwide Celebration of Year of the Nurse and Midwife The World Health Organization (WHO) is designating 2020 as The Year of the Nurse and Midwife, and the University of Rochester School of Nursing is playing a leading role as the UR Medical Center and its affiliate hospital make plans to honor nurses and midwives throughout the year. The celebration is being held in conjunction with the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale.
Thursday, Jan 9, 2020 Record-Breaking Enrollment Reflects Growing Nursing Workforce Needs The School of Nursing began its fall 2019 academic year by welcoming a record-breaking class of 235 new students. The most recent spike continues the substantial growth at the school where enrollment has increased more than 40 percent since 2016, from 529 to 742 students.
Monday, Oct 28, 2019 UR School of Nursing Launches Articulation Agreement with St. Lawrence University The University of Rochester School of Nursing has entered into an Early Acceptance agreement with St. Lawrence University. The agreement allows St. Lawrence students to apply for early acceptance to the UR School of Nursing’s Accelerated Bachelor’s Program for Non-Nurses (ABPNN) during their junior year and receive notification of their admission status by the end of the summer following their junior year. Upon graduating with a baccalaureate degree from St. Lawrence, accepted students will continue their studies at the UR School of Nursing, where they can earn their B.S. in nursing in 12 months. The UR School of Nursing will accept up to two qualified SLU students each year.
Monday, May 13, 2019 Celebrating 2019 School of Nursing Graduates This May, we celebrate University of Rochester School of Nursing degree candidates from our undergraduate and graduate programs.
Monday, Jan 28, 2019 APNN Student Awarded Susan B. Anthony Prize Charlotte Pillow '19, a first-semester student in the Accelerated Program for Non-Nurses, was awarded the University of Rochester's Susan B. Anthony Prize. The award is given to a senior enrolled in a five-year program who has shown exceptional leadership, academic excellence and involvement in student life.
Friday, Jan 18, 2019 Author of Influential Textbooks and 'Conscience' of Student Nurses, Amy Karch Passes Away Amy Karch, MS, RN, a beloved University of Rochester School of Nursing faculty member whose teaching career spanned five decades and helped spur the explosive national and international growth of the Accelerated Program for Non-Nurses died Jan. 16. She was 69.
Wednesday, Jan 3, 2018 Pinning Ceremony Celebrates Newest Graduates 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, Oct 6, 2017 Coming Full Circle 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.
