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Research
Monday, Apr 15, 2024 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.
Friday, Apr 12, 2024 As chair-elect, Kitko will lead the council in its advocacy for nursing and cardiovascular and stroke conditions across the lifespan.
Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024 The longitudinal study led by UR Nursing offers insights into how home visits by nurses influence the health and well-being of moms and their first-born children.
DNP
Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024 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.
Monday, Apr 15, 2024 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.
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.
Accelerated Programs
Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024 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.
Monday, May 20, 2024 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.
Monday, Apr 8, 2024 The University of Rochester School of Nursing has been ranked No. 21 among U.S. nursing schools for its master’s programs, according to the 2024-25 Best Graduate Schools guide produced by U.S. News and World Report.
Patient Care
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 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.
Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024 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.
Monday, Dec 18, 2023 A University of Rochester School of Nursing researcher has earned a $2.3 million National Institutes of Nursing Research grant to address stigma and discrimination related to HIV, sexual orientation, and gender expression and improve health outcomes among those who are most disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic in Ghana.
Wellness
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 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.
Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024 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.
Thursday, Dec 14, 2023 Singh, the dynamic force behind the School of Nursing's finances and operations for more than 20 years, will remain here as chief executive officer of the UR Medicine Employee Wellness Program.
Outcomes
Monday, May 20, 2024 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.
Monday, Apr 8, 2024 The University of Rochester School of Nursing has been ranked No. 21 among U.S. nursing schools for its master’s programs, according to the 2024-25 Best Graduate Schools guide produced by U.S. News and World Report.
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.
Nursing Leadership
Wednesday, Jun 12, 2024 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 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.
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 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.
Alumni
Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024 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.
Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024 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 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.
Nursing Education
Wednesday, Jun 12, 2024 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 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.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 After spending six years as a registered nurse in trauma, psychiatric, med-surg, and pediatric units, Samantha Loper decided to further her education in the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
Community
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 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, 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 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.
Clinical Experience
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.
Tuesday, Jun 6, 2023 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, Jan 23, 2023 UR Nursing is the first New York nursing school to earn INACSL's endorsement in simulation education.
Nurse Practitioner Programs
Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024 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.
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.
Monday, Apr 8, 2024 The University of Rochester School of Nursing has been ranked No. 21 among U.S. nursing schools for its master’s programs, according to the 2024-25 Best Graduate Schools guide produced by U.S. News and World Report.
PhD
Monday, Apr 15, 2024 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.
Monday, Dec 18, 2023 A University of Rochester School of Nursing researcher has earned a $2.3 million National Institutes of Nursing Research grant to address stigma and discrimination related to HIV, sexual orientation, and gender expression and improve health outcomes among those who are most disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic in Ghana.
Tuesday, Nov 21, 2023 UR Nursing cardiovascular nurse scientists earned the Research Article of the Year Award and an early career travel grant.
Diversity
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.
Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024 Two nursing and public health leaders define health equity, community-engaged research, population health, and social determinants of health in their own words.
Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 UR Nursing was one of 15 nursing schools across the U.S. to be recognized as a leader in diversity, equity and inclusion.