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Friday, Apr 11, 2025
Dean's Diamond Circle Recognizes Alumni, Supporters. Meet the 2025 Honorees
University of Rochester alumni and supporters were recognized for their contributions to nursing, healthcare, and the communities they serve.
Dean's Diamond Circle Recognizes Alumni, Supporters. Meet the 2025 Honorees
University of Rochester alumni and supporters were recognized for their contributions to nursing, healthcare, and the communities they serve.
Friday, Feb 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.
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.
Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024
Pinning Ceremony Honors Summer 2024 Nursing Graduates
The School of Nursing recognized more than 80 graduates of the accelerated bachelor's and RN to BS programs.
Pinning Ceremony Honors Summer 2024 Nursing Graduates
The School of Nursing recognized more than 80 graduates of the accelerated bachelor's and RN to BS programs.
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.
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.
Monday, Feb 5, 2024
John Eaves Named UR Nursing’s Associate Dean of Finance & Operations
John Eaves, MBA, a finance leader with more than 10 years of experience at the University, has been appointed associate dean for finance and operations at the University of Rochester School of Nursing. Eaves has been serving as interim associate dean since September.
John Eaves Named UR Nursing’s Associate Dean of Finance & Operations
John Eaves, MBA, a finance leader with more than 10 years of experience at the University, has been appointed associate dean for finance and operations at the University of Rochester School of Nursing. Eaves has been serving as interim associate dean since September.
Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024
Beyond Biometrics: The Impact of UR Medicine Employee Wellness
Cheryl Ellenwood had always gotten good results from her biometric health screenings. So when her numbers rose to concerning levels despite what she considered to be a decent diet and exercise regimen, she turned to UR Medicine Employee Wellness. The nurse-led program provides services to more than 63,000 employees in 83 organizations in Western New York.
Beyond Biometrics: The Impact of UR Medicine Employee Wellness
Cheryl Ellenwood had always gotten good results from her biometric health screenings. So when her numbers rose to concerning levels despite what she considered to be a decent diet and exercise regimen, she turned to UR Medicine Employee Wellness. The nurse-led program provides services to more than 63,000 employees in 83 organizations in Western New York.
Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023
Recovery Houses Partnership Aims to Advance Addiction Research, Health Outcomes
Nursing and public health researchers are aiming to improve recovery, sexual health, and mental health outcomes through research on sober living facilities.
Recovery Houses Partnership Aims to Advance Addiction Research, Health Outcomes
Nursing and public health researchers are aiming to improve recovery, sexual health, and mental health outcomes through research on sober living facilities.
Tuesday, Jul 25, 2023
From High School to Health Care: East High Partnership Creates Pathway for Teens
A collaboration with East High is introducing Rochester teens to the possibilities within a nursing career and expanding diversity in the health care workforce.
From High School to Health Care: East High Partnership Creates Pathway for Teens
A collaboration with East High is introducing Rochester teens to the possibilities within a nursing career and expanding diversity in the health care workforce.
Tuesday, Jun 6, 2023
UR Medicine Admits First Cohort, Expands Tuition-Free Nursing Scholars Program
To combat the rising nursing shortage in the region, the University of Rochester Medical Center and School of Nursing have announced an expansion of their pioneering UR Nursing Scholars Program.
UR Medicine Admits First Cohort, Expands Tuition-Free Nursing Scholars Program
To combat the rising nursing shortage in the region, the University of Rochester Medical Center and School of Nursing have announced an expansion of their pioneering UR Nursing Scholars Program.
Monday, Jul 25, 2022
UR Nursing Alumni, Faculty Win Local, National Black Nurses Association Awards
School of Nursing students, alumni, and faculty earned awards from the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) and its Rochester chapter (RBNA).
UR Nursing Alumni, Faculty Win Local, National Black Nurses Association Awards
School of Nursing students, alumni, and faculty earned awards from the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) and its Rochester chapter (RBNA).
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.”
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.”
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans to Speak at UR Nursing Diploma Ceremony
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans will be the keynote speaker at the University of Rochester School of Nursing diploma ceremony on Saturday, May 14 at Kodak Hall in Eastman Theatre. More than 380 students across the school’s bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs will be honored at the ceremony, which kicks off at noon.
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans to Speak at UR Nursing Diploma Ceremony
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans will be the keynote speaker at the University of Rochester School of Nursing diploma ceremony on Saturday, May 14 at Kodak Hall in Eastman Theatre. More than 380 students across the school’s bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs will be honored at the ceremony, which kicks off at noon.
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.
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.
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018
DeMott Named Director of Passport Health
Amy DeMott, an experienced clinical program manager and health care administrator, was recently named director of Passport Health at the University of Rochester School of Nursing.
DeMott Named Director of Passport Health
Amy DeMott, an experienced clinical program manager and health care administrator, was recently named director of Passport Health at the University of Rochester School of Nursing.
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Thursday, Aug 2, 2018
ENGOAL Program: Crossing Boundaries and Making Strides
Halfway through their collaborative two-year program, University of Rochester researchers and community stakeholders are making strides in crossing boundaries and educating older Rochester adults about active participation in projects with geriatrics health researchers.
ENGOAL Program: Crossing Boundaries and Making Strides
Halfway through their collaborative two-year program, University of Rochester researchers and community stakeholders are making strides in crossing boundaries and educating older Rochester adults about active participation in projects with geriatrics health researchers.