DNP

Faith stands in a patient room wearing a white coat and pink blouse.
Monday, May 5, 2025
Nurses Week: Q&A with DNP and Psychiatric NP Alumna Faith Carini-Graves
After starting her healthcare career as a home health aide, Carini-Graves' passion for care and connecting with patients led her to become a DNP-prepared nurse.

Group photo of ENRS participants holding a poster that says "#NursingScience"
Friday, Apr 11, 2025
UR Nursing Researchers Represent Rochester at ENRS Scientific Sessions
Rochester nurse scientists disseminated research on maternal and child health, palliative care, nursing workforce issues, and more in Philadelphia this spring.

Photo of a nurse and EMTs with a patient.
Monday, Apr 7, 2025
UR Nursing Ranks in U.S News Top 15 Master’s Programs, Top 30 DNP
The University of Rochester is among the top schools in the nation for master's and doctoral nursing programs, U.S. News & World Report shared.

Collage of two photos that show Ann and Salah receiving awards; a red background in the back shows an ECG monitor pattern
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
AHA Honors UR Nursing Faculty for Research, Clinical Excellence in Cardiovascular and Stroke Care
Two University of Rochester nursing leaders were recognized for their innovative approaches to cardiovascular and stroke care and research.

Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024
Alumna Desiree’ Branson Recognized by Allergy Advocates New York
The three-time UR Nursing graduate and anesthesia nurse practitioner has been volunteering with Allergy Advocates New York since her days as a doctoral student.

Monday, Aug 26, 2024
Announcing UR Nursing's 9th Annual DNP Summit: Innovation & Inspiration
The 2024 DNP Summit will explore DNP education, practice, and potential contributions through an innovation lens.

Lydia Rotondo headshot
Thursday, Aug 15, 2024
Lydia Rotondo Named Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Rotondo was recognized for her work as a leader and advocate in nursing education, academic innovation, and DNP scholarship and curriculum development.

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Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024
UR School of Nursing First in NY to Offer New Entry Point for DNP Program
The University of Rochester School of Nursing is the first school in New York State to offer a new entry point for its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, reinforcing its leadership in DNP education.

Heather Wensley wearing blue and gold doctoral graduation regalia, standing on a stage and smiling.
Tuesday, Jul 9, 2024
Alumni Profile: Heather Wensley Advocates for Adolescent Health Through Pediatric NP Role
The recent DNP graduate is passionate about adolescent health, both in clinical settings and in the community.

Headshot of Cassie Weis
Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024
Student Spotlight: Through Pediatric Nursing, Cassie Weis Seeks to Set an Example for Her Own Children
Being a mother inspired Weis to pursue a career in pediatric nursing. Now, she's a regional expert who's improving care for neurodivergent kids and their families.

Group photo of UR Nursing researchers outside in Boston
Monday, Apr 15, 2024
UR Nursing Researchers Present, Earn Prizes at ENRS
Faculty, staff, and doctoral students from the UR Nursing presented their latest research and earned regional recognition at the annual Eastern Nursing Research Society Scientific Sessions.

Close up of a Black woman's hand holding her baby's hand
Friday, Apr 12, 2024
Bettering Black Maternal Health Outcomes: UR Nursing Alumna Dr. Kamila Barnes Discusses Nurses’ Role
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.

Ann Quinn standing outside the School of Nursing
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.

Portrait of Julie Gottfried next to a window in the School of Nursing.
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.

Ann Leonhardt-Caprio holding her award, standing next to Jason Stulb, AHA's Buffalo & Rochester executive director.
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023
Ann Leonhardt-Caprio Recognized for American Heart Association Leadership
The UR Nursing alumna and assistant professor earned the AHA Leadership Legacy Award in recognition of her years of local and national volunteer work.

Photo of Zhihong Zhang holding her award certificate and a bouquet of flowers.
Wednesday, Sep 6, 2023
Convocation Welcomes New Students, Celebrates Award Winners
The annual ceremony celebrated new and returning students, and marked major milestones for the School of Nursing.

Photos of four of the guest speakers: Susan Weber Buchholz (left), Meghan Underhill-Blazey, Ann Leonhardt-Caprio, Karen Hande
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.

Portrait of Dr. Desiree' Branson
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.

Ann Leonhardt-Caprio
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.

The five guest speakers at the 2022 DNP Summit: Lisa Kitko, Karen Keady, Shannon Idzik, Danielle McCamey, Pam Jones
Friday, Sep 2, 2022
School of Nursing to Host 7th DNP Summit
The University of Rochester School of Nursing’s DNP Summit features nursing leaders from across the nation, and facilitates a dialogue about emerging topics in Doctor of Nursing Practice education, practice and leadership.

US news graphic - top 21 masters, top 27 DNP
Tuesday, Mar 29, 2022
UR School of Nursing Jumps into Top 25 in U.S. News Rankings
The University of Rochester School of Nursing jumped to the Top 25 of the nation’s best master’s nursing programs, climbing five places to No. 21, according to the 2023 Best Graduate Schools guide produced by U.S. News and World Report. The UR School of Nursing also tied for 27th among Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs, its highest ranking since the category debuted in 2017, and up 17 places from the 2022 report.

Julie Gottfried and Mary Starks
Friday, Oct 15, 2021
Rochester Academy of Medicine Recognizes UR Nursing Professor and Student
Julie Gottfried, DNP, RN, CNS, CPNP-PC, assistant professor of clinical nursing at the UR School of Nursing, and Mary Starks ’17N, a student in the Family Nurse Practitioner to Doctor of Nursing Practice program, are among several colleagues and organizations, including the Rochester Black Nurses Association, who will be recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to health care within the Rochester community.

Lydia Rotondo
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021
National Nursing Leaders to Address Health Equity at UR School of Nursing’s 6th DNP Summit
The University of Rochester School of Nursing will continue its tradition of hosting the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Summit. This year, nursing professionals, thought leaders, and policymakers will gather to explore ways nurses and institutions can support the challenging work of overcoming health disparities and achieving health equity in the U.S.

Sheniece L. Griffin, DNP, RN, CNL
Friday, Jul 2, 2021
Alumna Named URMC Nursing's Equity and Inclusion Leader
Recent UR School of Nursing alumna Sheniece L. Griffin, DNP, RN, CNL, is the University of Rochester Medical Center's newly appointed Nursing Director for Equity and Inclusion in Nursing Practice.

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Class of 2021: Finishing DNP Work, Nurse Practitioner Lynn Cole Juggles Many Roles
A doctor of nursing practice degree is a capstone to a career of helping kids with special needs get better access and care.

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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.

Ann Leonhardt-Caprio, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, FAHA
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2021
Building A Bridge: Study Led by DNP Student Links Transition of Care to Reduced Hospital Readmissions
The transition of care from hospital to home can make all of the difference in a patient’s recovery from a stroke.

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Monday, Apr 5, 2021
Three UR Nurses Hailed as ‘Health Care Heroes’
Call it a clean sweep for the University of Rochester School of Nursing. All three nursing recipients of the Health Care Heroes awards presented by the Rochester Business Journal are graduates of UR Nursing programs. The 2021 honorees in the Nurse category are: Rebecca Alley, ’11N (MS), vice president and chief nursing officer for ambulatory services for Rochester Regional Health; Katharine Hiltunen, ’78N, manager of public health nursing services for Monroe County and an assistant professor of clinical nursing at the UR School of Nursing; and Kate Valcin, ’18N (MS), ’20N (DNP), director of critical care nursing at Strong Memorial Hospital

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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.

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Monday, Nov 16, 2020
Year of the Nurse and Midwife: Tracy Webber
Year of the Nurse and Midwife: Tracy Webber

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Thursday, Nov 5, 2020
National Nursing Leaders Speak on Caring in Crisis at UR Nursing’s DNP Summit
For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Rochester School of Nursing gathered nursing experts at the DNP Summit to address the need for strong practitioners and nursing professionals to be prepared to meet challenges and enact positive change during a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Chiafery
Monday, Oct 26, 2020
Rochester Academy of Medicine Recognizes Three UR Nursing Faculty
Three members of the UR School of Nursing faculty are among a dozen URMC professors to be honored at the Rochester Academy of Medicine’s annual awards event on Oct. 27. members of the UR School of Nursing faculty are among a dozen URMC professors to be honored at the Rochester Academy of Medicine’s annual awards event on Oct. 27. Marianne Chiafery, Beth Palermo, and Tobie Olsan were each selected to be recognized at the academy’s annual meeting for their contributions to health care in the Rochester community.

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Monday, Sep 21, 2020
UR School of Nursing Hosts 5th Annual DNP Summit: DNPs Leading and Caring in Crisis
Nothing has been more abundantly clear throughout the COVID-19 pandemic than the value of nurses. That’s why now this year’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Summit, “DNPs Leading and Caring in Crisis,” could not come at a more appropriate time. The University of Rochester School of Nursing will host the fifth annual DNP Summit starting Friday, Oct. 16, and continuing Oct. 23 and Oct. 30.

Kaydean Harris commencement speaker
Monday, Jun 22, 2020
Spotlight on: Kaydean Harris, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, nurse practitioner Thompson Health Urgent Care, SON faculty member
“My decision to become a nurse goes back to my years in college,” said Kaydean Harris. “I always knew I wanted to be in the health care field because I had a passion for caring for others. But I wasn’t sure where I fit in. I chose the University of Rochester School of Nursing because the program offers the highest quality education, as well as several levels of degree programs,” said Harris, who is a nurse practitioner at Thompson Health Urgent Care and recently joined the faculty at the UR School of Nursing

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Spotlight on: Samera Sorell, DNP, RN, CNM, Thompson Health Canandaigua Medical Group
A nurse since 2005 and a midwife since 2016, Samera Sorell has delivered more than 200 babies. “The birth of a baby is such an intense, vulnerable moment for any family,” she said. “It is a privilege to be there and help them through that moment in time.”

dnp summit poster presentation
Thursday, Aug 29, 2019
UR School of Nursing Advancing National Dialogue on DNP Impact
The University of Rochester School of Nursing will host its fourth annual Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Summit on Friday, Nov. 1, bringing together advanced practice nurses, nurse leaders, policymakers, and scholars for an all-day conversation about the impact of DNP-prepared nurses on clinical practice, care delivery, and health policy. The theme for the 2019 summit is “Progress, Promise, and Possibilities.”

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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.

Yvette Conyers
Tuesday, Feb 12, 2019
Yvette Conyers Honored with Health Care Achievement Award
Yvette Conyers, an assistant professor of clinical nursing and assistant director of undergraduate programs at the University of Rochester School of Nursing, was presented with a 2019 Health Care Achievement Award by the Rochester Business Journal. She was one of three individuals recognized this year in the Medical Professional category.

DNP Summit Poster Session
Monday, Nov 12, 2018
Practice, Vision, Visibility: Highlights from the 2018 DNP Summit
The University of Rochester School of Nursing welcomed more than 100 registrants to its third annual Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Summit on Oct. 26. Each year, the day-long conference brings together clinicians, scholars, executives, and policymakers from across the country to showcase the contributions of DNP-prepared nurses and explore an evolving vision for DNPs to positively affect clinical practice, health policy, and care delivery across the health care continuum. The 2018 DNP Summit centered on a theme of “Practice, Vision, Visibility.”

DNP Summit 2018 - Practice, Vision, Visibility
Monday, Oct 15, 2018
National Nursing Leaders to Speak at UR School of Nursing's 3rd Annual DNP Summit
Now in its third year, the DNP Summit is a day-long conference welcoming clinicians, scholars, executives and, policymakers from across the country to showcase the contributions of DNP-prepared nurses and explore an evolving vision for DNPs to positively affect clinical practice, health policy, and care delivery across the health care continuum.

Marcia Fowler and family
Tuesday, Aug 28, 2018
UR School of Nursing Mourns Loss of DNP Student
The University of Rochester School of Nursing community is mourning the loss of one of its students. Marcia Fowler, FNP-C, a student in the University of Rochester Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 27. She was 41.

DNP student Jenna Gonillo, MS, ACNPC-AG, CCRN discusses her poster presentation on advanced practice provider burnout on DNP Project Day.
Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018
Tenth Annual DNP Project Day Highlights Students' Efforts to Improve Health Care
On January 26, the School of Nursing hosted its tenth annual Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Day. Each year, the event showcases students’ areas of clinical interest and provides a forum for exchanging ideas and suggestions to strengthen scholarly work.

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