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Monday, May 19, 2025
‘A Calling to Serve Others’: UR Nursing Class of 2025 Celebrates Next Steps
UR Nursing honored more than 250 current and future nurses and healthcare professionals across its bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs Friday, May 16, as they turned their tassels.
‘A Calling to Serve Others’: UR Nursing Class of 2025 Celebrates Next Steps
UR Nursing honored more than 250 current and future nurses and healthcare professionals across its bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs Friday, May 16, as they turned their tassels.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024
NP Alumni Profile: Jahaira Capellán Improving Family Well-Being Across the Lifespan
Family Nurse Practitioner and PhD alumna Jahaira Capellán discusses her career path as a pediatric and primary care researcher for NP Week 2024.
NP Alumni Profile: Jahaira Capellán Improving Family Well-Being Across the Lifespan
Family Nurse Practitioner and PhD alumna Jahaira Capellán discusses her career path as a pediatric and primary care researcher for NP Week 2024.
Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024
PhD Student Lea Brown Receives NEF Scholarship
Brown, a researcher and nursing leader with more than 25 years of experience, studies the relationship between nurse competency assessment and patient outcomes.
PhD Student Lea Brown Receives NEF Scholarship
Brown, a researcher and nursing leader with more than 25 years of experience, studies the relationship between nurse competency assessment and patient outcomes.
Wednesday, Sep 7, 2022
School of Nursing Celebrates Students, New Dean at Opening Convocation Ceremony
The University of Rochester School of Nursing welcomed new and returning students and recognized some of its leading scholars at its annual convocation ceremony on Sept. 6.
School of Nursing Celebrates Students, New Dean at Opening Convocation Ceremony
The University of Rochester School of Nursing welcomed new and returning students and recognized some of its leading scholars at its annual convocation ceremony on Sept. 6.
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.
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
SON Convocation Celebrates Start of 2021-2022 Academic Year
The University of Rochester School of Nursing kicked off the 2021-22 academic year at its convocation ceremony on Tuesday.
SON Convocation Celebrates Start of 2021-2022 Academic Year
The University of Rochester School of Nursing kicked off the 2021-22 academic year at its convocation ceremony on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Monday, Apr 12, 2021
UR Nursing Commencement Details: Celebrating the Class of 2021
We look forward to recognizing the accomplishments of the Class of 2021 this May.
UR Nursing Commencement Details: Celebrating the Class of 2021
We look forward to recognizing the accomplishments of the Class of 2021 this May.
Friday, Feb 19, 2021
YOTN Year-end Video
Year of the Nurse year in review video with Kathy Rideout and Karen Davis
YOTN Year-end Video
Year of the Nurse year in review video with Kathy Rideout and Karen Davis
Thursday, May 28, 2020
UR President Mangelsdorf and UR Medicine CNE Karen Davis Celebrating Nurses Week
UR President Mangelsdorf and UR Medicine CNE Karen Davis Celebrating Nurses Week
UR President Mangelsdorf and UR Medicine CNE Karen Davis Celebrating Nurses Week
UR President Mangelsdorf and UR Medicine CNE Karen Davis Celebrating Nurses Week
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.”
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.”
Tuesday, Mar 17, 2020
UR Nursing Makes Big Move in U.S. News Rankings
The University of Rochester School of Nursing made a big move in the highest-profile rankings of master’s nursing programs. The school jumped nine places, landing at No. 26 in the 2021 Best Graduate Schools guide produced by U.S. News and World Report. The ranking is the school’s best showing in the publication since coming in at No. 29 in 2004, when nursing schools were featured on a quadrennial basis.
UR Nursing Makes Big Move in U.S. News Rankings
The University of Rochester School of Nursing made a big move in the highest-profile rankings of master’s nursing programs. The school jumped nine places, landing at No. 26 in the 2021 Best Graduate Schools guide produced by U.S. News and World Report. The ranking is the school’s best showing in the publication since coming in at No. 29 in 2004, when nursing schools were featured on a quadrennial basis.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
Celebrating 2019 School of Nursing Graduates
This May, we celebrate University of Rochester School of Nursing degree candidates from our undergraduate and graduate programs.
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2019
UR School of Nursing Jumps Two Spots in U.S. News Rankings
The University of Rochester School of Nursing moved up two slots in the latest master’s program rankings - landing at No. 35, published in the 2020 Best Graduate Schools guide produced by U.S. News and World Report.
UR School of Nursing Jumps Two Spots in U.S. News Rankings
The University of Rochester School of Nursing moved up two slots in the latest master’s program rankings - landing at No. 35, published in the 2020 Best Graduate Schools guide produced by U.S. News and World Report.
Monday, Jul 2, 2018
UR Nursing Student Curates Art Show on Addiction
NARTCAN, a free exhibit showcasing a variety of moving artwork created for and inspired by those dealing with substance abuse, opens July 6 at Project 308 Gallery in North Tonawanda. NARTCAN is curated by Justin Chaize, a registered nurse and a graduate student at the University at Rochester School of Nursing’s family psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program.
UR Nursing Student Curates Art Show on Addiction
NARTCAN, a free exhibit showcasing a variety of moving artwork created for and inspired by those dealing with substance abuse, opens July 6 at Project 308 Gallery in North Tonawanda. NARTCAN is curated by Justin Chaize, a registered nurse and a graduate student at the University at Rochester School of Nursing’s family psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program.