Alumni
Dean's Diamond Circle Dinner Honors Leaders in Nursing Education, Supporters of the School
Monday, Apr 15, 2024 — The Dean’s Diamond Circle awards dinner celebrates the significant contributions of School of Nursing alumni, former faculty and supporters. This year's dinner was held on April 12, 2024, at Monroe Golf Club.
Bettering Black Maternal Health Outcomes: UR Nursing Alumna Dr. Kamila Barnes Discusses Nurses’ Role
Friday, Apr 12, 2024 — It’s important for nurses to understand that they have the power to make changes that improve outcomes, said Barnes, a longtime maternal health and reproductive justice advocate.
Alumna Jessica Tambe Receives National Award in Neuroscience Nursing Education
Tuesday, Mar 26, 2024 — The UR Nursing alumna and stroke nurse educator has dedicated her career to educating patients, fellow nurses, and the wider community on stroke prevention and risk factors.
Celebrating Our CNLs: Amanda Welter '16N
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024 — The pediatric ICU nurse's interest in improving patient care quality led her toward a path as a Clinical Nurse Leader.
Alumni Profile: Joseph Escobar Making the Most of Manager Role at Excellus
Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024 — After completing UR Nursing's leadership master's program, the pediatric nurse and U.S. Army veteran took on a leadership role at Excellus BCBS.
UR Nursing, Medical Center Extend Free Tuition Program for Employees
Friday, Jan 26, 2024 — The University of Rochester School of Nursing, in partnership with nursing practice at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), has extended a free tuition program for UR nurses for another year. The grant supplements employee tuition benefits to provide 100 percent tuition coverage in select bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced certificate programs.
Firefighters Face High Risk of Cardiac Events. AI Can Predict Them, With Help from UR Nursing Research
Monday, Jan 15, 2024 — Data collected by UR Nursing on firefighters' cardiac health paved the way for a machine learning model that can be used in personal devices that monitor heart rate.
Three UR Nursing Faculty Members Named Distinguished Fellows of National Academies of Practice
Friday, Jan 12, 2024 — Three UR Nursing faculty members have been honored for their contributions to health care practice, research, education, and public policy.
December Pinning Ceremony Celebrates Newest Bachelor's-Prepared Nurses
Monday, Dec 18, 2023 — The School of Nursing celebrated 60 of its newest bachelor's prepared nurses.
Celebrating NP Week 2023: Jose Perpignan Jr.
Friday, Nov 17, 2023 — An ICU nurse and co-founder of the Greater New York City Black Nurses Association, FNP student Jose Perpignan hopes to advance health equity and inspire future nurses.
Celebrating NP Week 2023: Ann Quinn
Thursday, Nov 16, 2023 — Ann Quinn has empowered future NPS as a preceptor, but her educational journey isn't done either. Working in palliative care inspired her to pursue a psychiatric mental health NP degree.
Celebrating NP Week 2023: Julie Gottfried
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023 — Carrying the torch of UR Nursing's leadership in the nurse practitioner movement, Gottfried played a pivotal role in establishing New York's first Pediatric Acute Care NP certificate.
Dr. Loretta Ford, UR Nursing's Founding Dean, Honored on Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023 — Loretta C. Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, FAAN, FAANP, co-founder of the nurse practitioner role and founding dean of the University of Rochester School of Nursing, was honored for her service at a Veterans Day ceremony held at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C.
Celebrating NP Week 2023: Kai Mbeke
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023 — As a psychiatric NP and recent Patrick P. Lee Foundation Scholar from Buffalo, Kai Mbeke is part of the solution to mental health workforce shortages.
Celebrating NP Week 2023: Nick Wodo
Monday, Nov 13, 2023 — Nick Wodo became a pediatric nurse practitioner to make a difference in kids' lives.
Celebrating NP Week 2023: Jenna Gonillo-Davis
Friday, Nov 10, 2023 — Becoming an NP helped UR Nursing alum Jenna Gonillo Davis discover numerous opportunities across patient care, research, and nursing education that she hadn't previously imagined.
UR Nursing Recognized by AACN as Leader in Educational Innovation
Friday, Nov 10, 2023 — 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.
Alumni Profile: From Public Safety to Pluta Cancer, Melissa Langworthy Finds Calling as Nurse, Educator
Monday, Oct 23, 2023 — A longtime oncology nurse at UR Medicine's Pluta Cancer Center, this recent MNE graduate is now sharing her knowledge with nursing students.
Ann Leonhardt-Caprio Recognized for American Heart Association Leadership
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023 — The UR Nursing alumna and assistant professor earned the AHA Leadership Legacy Award in recognition of her years of local and national volunteer work.
Mitchell Wharton Inducted as Fellow of American Academy of Nursing
Saturday, Oct 7, 2023 — Mitchell Wharton, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNS, ACRN, AAHIVE, an accomplished educator, researcher, and clinician at the University of Rochester School of Nursing, was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing’s 2023 class of fellows at the academy’s annual Health Policy Conference on Oct. 5 in Washington, D.C.
Alumni Spotlight: Evelyn Santos is Breaking Barriers in Mental Health Care
Tuesday, Sep 19, 2023 — As lead nurse at the Lazos Fuertes Clinic and a UR Nursing alumna, Santos is a champion of health equity for Rochester's Hispanic and Latino community.
School of Nursing to Host 8th Annual DNP Summit
Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023 — As DNP-prepared nurses are increasingly integrated into health care systems, the annual DNP Summit plays a critical role in fostering meaningful conversations about DNP education, practice and leadership.
Alumni Profile: Melisande Ploutz Finds Her Niche as National Advocate in Cleft & Craniofacial Care
Friday, Jul 21, 2023 — Ploutz's election to the American Cleft-Craniofacial Association's board of directors marks a decade of leadership and innovation in her specialty area.
Student Spotlight: Natalie Lewis is Making an Impact in Mental Health
Tuesday, Jul 11, 2023 — Natalie Lewis is using her UR Nursing education to improve access to mental health services in Rochester.
Catalysts of Change: Celebrating UR Nursing's Class of 2023
Monday, May 15, 2023 — The University of Rochester School of Nursing celebrated more than 240 new health care leaders at its Spring 2023 graduation ceremony.
Alumnus Michael Hasselberg to Deliver UR Nursing 2023 Graduation Speech
Monday, Apr 17, 2023 — Michael Hasselberg ’07N (MS) ’13N (PhD), UR Medicine's chief digital health officer and a psychiatric nurse practitioner, will deliver the 2023 School of Nursing Graduation Ceremony speech on May 12.
Alumna Desiree' Branson to Lead Nurse Practitioner Association
Friday, Feb 17, 2023 — A University of Rochester alumna will lead New York's only statewide association of nurse practitioners. She hopes to encourage other NPs to pursue leadership roles.
Alumni Profile: Cheryl Lustik Aims to Support Growth for Advanced Practice Providers in Leadership Role
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023 — One of UR Nursing's first DNP Fellows, Cheryl Lustik is now creating professional development opportunities for others at UR Medicine.
Meet the First Men to Graduate from the UR School of Nursing
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023 — Meet some of the first men to attend the UR School of Nursing.
UR Nursing Professor, Alum Earns American Heart Association Award
Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022 — Ann Leonhardt-Caprio has been named the recipient of the American Heart Association (AHA) Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing’s 2022 Stroke Article of the Year Award.
UR Nursing Alumni, Faculty Win Local, National Black Nurses Association Awards
Monday, Jul 25, 2022 — School of Nursing students, alumni, and faculty earned awards from the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) and its Rochester chapter (RBNA).
UR School of Nursing Honors Alumni, Donors at Dean's Diamond Circle Dinner
Friday, Apr 29, 2022 — The University of Rochester School of Nursing recognized donors and honored six alumni with awards at the Dean’s Diamond Circle dinner at Monroe Golf Club on April 8. Award recipients include: Jacquelyn Campbell, Sally Ellis Fletcher, Kathy Hiltunen, Kim Urbach, Elizabeth Marie Nolan, and Mary-Therese Dombeck.
A Family Affair: Fate (and a global pandemic) bring sisters and mother to UR School of Nursing at same time
Friday, Feb 11, 2022 — Three members of the same household attending the same school at the same time may seem like an intentional family bonding experience, but in reality, it was more like a happy accident.
Distinguished Alum Speaks On ‘Improving Lives Through Research’
Monday, Sep 10, 2018 — Nancy Dianis ’85N (MS) delivered the 60th Annual Clare Dennison Lecture on “Improving Lives Through Research” at the University of Rochester School of Nursing on Sept. 7.
