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, Mar 5, 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.
Thursday, Jan 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, Jan 6, 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, Oct 23, 2024 UR Nursing Receives $3M Gift from Saunders Foundation to Support Student Scholarships The University of Rochester School of Nursing has received a $3 million gift from the Saunders Foundation to establish new student scholarships, including dedicated support for nursing staff at UR Medicine Noyes Health who wish to advance their education.
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.
Wednesday, Jun 12, 2024 Faculty Q&A: Craig Sellers, PhD, RN, AGPCNP-BC, GNP-BC, FAANP As he prepares for retirement, Craig Sellers, PhD, RN, AGPCNP-BC, GNP-BC, FAANP, hopes to have inspired his students to be thoughtful, curious, and caring clinicians.
Wednesday, Jun 12, 2024 Faculty Q&A: Karen Stein, PhD, RN, FAAN As she prepares for retirement, Karen Stein, PhD, RN, FAAN, hopes to leave her legacy of commitment to the nursing discipline and high-quality nursing research.
Monday, May 20, 2024 School of Nursing Celebrates Class of 2024 More than 250 University of Rochester nurses and health care leaders celebrated the next steps in their careers at Commencement Weekend.
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.
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 Join the UR School of Nursing in Celebrating National Nurses Week The University of Rochester School of Nursing is hosting and supporting a series of events throughout the week to recognize and celebrate National Nurses Week. The celebration begins on May 6 and ends on May 12.
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024 Celebrating Our CNLs: Amanda Welter '16N The pediatric ICU nurse's interest in improving patient care quality led her toward a path as a Clinical Nurse Leader.
Friday, Jan 26, 2024 UR Nursing, Medical Center Extend Free Tuition Program for Employees 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.
Friday, Nov 17, 2023 Celebrating NP Week 2023: Jose Perpignan Jr. 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.
Thursday, Nov 16, 2023 Celebrating NP Week 2023: Ann Quinn 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.
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023 Celebrating NP Week 2023: Julie Gottfried 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.
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023 Celebrating NP Week 2023: Kai Mbeke 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.
Monday, Nov 13, 2023 Celebrating NP Week 2023: Nick Wodo Nick Wodo became a pediatric nurse practitioner to make a difference in kids' lives.
Friday, Nov 10, 2023 Celebrating NP Week 2023: Jenna Gonillo-Davis 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.
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.
Saturday, Oct 7, 2023 Mitchell Wharton Inducted as Fellow of American Academy of Nursing 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.
Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023 School of Nursing to Host 8th Annual DNP Summit 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.
Monday, Apr 17, 2023 Alumnus Michael Hasselberg to Deliver UR Nursing 2023 Graduation Speech 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.
Friday, Feb 17, 2023 Alumna Desiree' Branson to Lead Nurse Practitioner Association 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.
Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022 UR Nursing Professor, Alum Earns American Heart Association Award 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.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 UR Nursing Alumna Reflects on Career in Infection Prevention It may seem hard to believe that Ann Marie Pettis, ’81N, fell into a career in infection prevention. The director of ambulatory infection prevention at Highland Hospital, she is a fellow and president of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and a founding member of the organization's local Finger Lakes chapter. She has been published in a variety of peer review and trade journals and has spoken extensively about infection prevention and control at local, state, national, and international venues over the past 35 years.
Friday, Apr 29, 2022 UR School of Nursing Honors Alumni, Donors at Dean's Diamond Circle Dinner 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.
Wednesday, Aug 18, 2021 UR School of Nursing Alumna Named URMC's Chief Advanced Practice Officer Anne Swantz, '88N (MS), RN, MSN, C-PNP, was recently tapped to lead the Department of Advanced Practice, which includes the Margaret D. Sovie Center for Advanced Practice. Swantz is the new Chief Advanced Practice Officer, leading nearly 1,000 physician assistants, nurse practitioners and some midwives working throughout UR Medicine.
Friday, Jun 18, 2021 Early Graduate of UR Nursing NP Program Establishes Fund to Ensure Opportunities for Others Proud to be CEO of a woman- and nurse-owned business, Patricia Larrabee also remains proud of her UR Nursing education. Last year she took steps to establish a lasting legacy at the school, creating an endowed scholarship fund. The Larrabee Family Nursing Scholarship will be used to assist with educational costs for students across all programs.
Friday, Mar 5, 2021 Dean's Diamond Circle 2020 Award Bios A look at the community award winners who were to be honored at the 2020 Dean's Diamond Circle Awards dinner.
Wednesday, Mar 3, 2021 Alumni Profile: When Preparation Meets Opportunity Brian Graves ’96N, ’01N (MS), ’12N (PhD) always had a deep love for the University of Rochester. You don’t graduate three times from a school you’re ambivalent about. But when Graves reached a crossroads in his career, he let fate – and the real estate market – be his guide.
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2020 Alumna, Former Faculty Member Establishes Endowed Scholarship For more than 60 years, the University of Rochester School of Nursing has been a central influence in the professional life of Elizabeth Kellogg Walker. She first came to the university as an undergraduate in 1957 and retired from the SON faculty in 2016. After so many years being connected to the school, she knew exactly where she would direct the funds if she ever found herself in a position to make a substantial financial gift.
Tuesday, Feb 19, 2019 Alumni Profile: Nancy Dianis Dianis currently serves as Westat’s principal investigator, project director, and project manager on many clinical trials and clinical studies of HIV and TB infection, other emerging infectious diseases, cancer, blood-transmitted diseases, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and trauma and is also principal investigator and corporate officer for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tuberculosis Trials Consortium.
Tuesday, Feb 19, 2019 Alumni Profile: Elizabeth Sloand A pediatric nurse practitioner, Sloand made her first medical missionary trip to Haiti in 1999. Since then, she has served as the east coast team leader at the Leon Medical Mission and led health promotion and educational activities at Haitian elementary schools. She even did her dissertation there, studying child health and survival in rural Haiti.
Monday, Feb 18, 2019 Dean's Diamond Circle Dinner Honors Alumni, Donors The UR School of Nursing handed out some of its highest honors at the Dean’s Diamond Circle dinner last fall at Monroe Golf Club. The awards recognized five of the school’s most distinguished alumni, faculty, and philanthropists.
Monday, Jan 28, 2019 Alumni Profile: Jennifer Dunivent Alumna Jennifer Dunivent merges clinical, analytical in new role as director of operations at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.
Wednesday, Jul 18, 2018 Alumni Profile: Heidi Button “If somebody had said to me in high school that I would be a nurse, first of all, I would have laughed,” said Heidi Button ’10N. “And then I would have said, ‘No way!’”
But over the years, Button has made a habit of defying expectations, both personally and professionally. After receiving a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at age 6, she went on to play sports competitively throughout high school and is now an avid cyclist. Button grew up learning skills to self-manage the condition but didn’t picture herself helping other people with diabetes.
Monday, Jun 25, 2018 Alumni Profile: A Writer's Life Carolyn Chaloner Dow ‘59N didn’t want to be a nurse. She had dreams of being a writer. But her life and career aspirations were rocked at age 13 by the sudden death of her father.
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2018 Eight-Decade Connection with Nursing Inspires Don Messina Scholarship Gift In his retirement, Don Messina has focused on pursuing activities related to his lifelong connection to music and health care. He recently established a rotating scholarship to maximize his support of UR School of Nursing students.
Wednesday, Mar 14, 2018 Alumni to Participate in Certified CNL Day Webinar March 19 Two School of Nursing alumni will speak about their experiences as Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNLs) during a webinar hosted by the Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC).
Tuesday, Jan 9, 2018 Professor Emeritus of Nursing Honored by Rochester Academy of Medicine Madeline Hubbard Schmitt ’65N, ’70 (MA), PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP, professor emeritus of nursing, received a Distinguished Service Award from the Rochester Academy of Medicine on Tuesday for her achievements in advancing inter-professional education and practice.
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2017 Alumni Profile: Christine Tebaldi Career path of alumni Christine Tebaldi influenced by empowered University of Rochester nurses.
Friday, Jun 9, 2017 Meliora Weekend Schedule This year's Meliora Weekend schedule — filled with lectures, performances, reunion events, homecoming, family activities, and more — is now available.
