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Lisa Kitko stands outside the School of Nursing.
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
Dean Lisa Kitko Appointed Chair of AHA Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing
As chair-elect, Kitko will lead the council in its advocacy for nursing and cardiovascular and stroke conditions across the lifespan.

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.

NP student talks to two standardized patient actors in an experiential learning classroom, designed to simulate a patient room.
Friday, Jan 3, 2025
Creating Safe Spaces: Simulation Training Helps Future NPs Discuss Sexual Health with Empathy, Skill
Clinicians need practice getting comfortable broaching the topic of sexual health. UR Nursing researchers and simulation educators are helping NP students start the conversation.

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.

Accelerated Programs

Two faculty members smile, holding flowers while standing outside Eastman Theatre.
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. 

Two ABSN students in nursing uniform looking at manikin.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
NYS Program Offers Funded Pathway to New Nursing Career
Aspiring nurses across New York State may now be eligible to attend the University of Rochester School of Nursing’s Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing (ABSN) program with funding from the New York State Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program — a statewide initiative to strengthen the health workforce in communities with limited access to care.

Man sitting at a table and holding an iced coffee, with city buildings behind him.
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.

Patient Care

Rebecca Tucker
Monday, Jul 14, 2025
Rebecca Tucker Named Chief Wellness Officer of UR Medicine Employee Wellness
Rebecca Tucker, PhD, MEd, ACNPC, RN, a distinguished clinician, educator, and researcher, has been appointed chief wellness officer of UR Medicine Employee Wellness.

Mental Health Workforce
Friday, Jul 11, 2025
UR Nursing Launches Initiative to Strengthen Youth Mental Healthcare
A federal grant supports Rochester’s School of Nursing and Warner School to prepare mental health professionals to work with youth in under-resourced communities.

Monroe High School students with School of Nursing and RCSD leadership at the opening of its new Health Center.
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.

Wellness

Rebecca Tucker
Monday, Jul 14, 2025
Rebecca Tucker Named Chief Wellness Officer of UR Medicine Employee Wellness
Rebecca Tucker, PhD, MEd, ACNPC, RN, a distinguished clinician, educator, and researcher, has been appointed chief wellness officer of UR Medicine Employee Wellness.

Mental Health Workforce
Friday, Jul 11, 2025
UR Nursing Launches Initiative to Strengthen Youth Mental Healthcare
A federal grant supports Rochester’s School of Nursing and Warner School to prepare mental health professionals to work with youth in under-resourced communities.

Thursday, Dec 5, 2024
How to Prevent Nursing Burnout
Burnout in nursing is more than just exhaustion—it’s a challenge that impacts well-being, patient care, and the entire healthcare system. Discover practical strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and fostering a healthy work-life balance.

Outcomes

HEED Health Professions logo, centered over a photo of the School of Nursing front entrance and flower garden.
Thursday, Oct 3, 2024
UR Nursing Recognized with Top Diversity Award for 8th Consecutive Year
The School's eighth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is a testament to ongoing work being done to incorporate principles of DEI across its education, research, and practice missions.

Monday, Sep 9, 2024
UR Nursing Earns Renewal of Apple Distinguished School Recognition
An Apple Distinguished School since 2021, UR Nursing was noted for its use of Apple technology to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning.

NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education
Thursday, Aug 15, 2024
UR Nursing Named 2024 NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education
The University of Rochester School of Nursing has been named a 2024 National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence in Nursing Education for sustained accomplishments in creating environments that enhance student learning and professional development.

Nursing Leadership

Lisa Kitko stands outside the School of Nursing.
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
Dean Lisa Kitko Appointed Chair of AHA Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing
As chair-elect, Kitko will lead the council in its advocacy for nursing and cardiovascular and stroke conditions across the lifespan.

Nursing grad student in a white coat examines a patient, who is sitting on an exam table wearing a gown.
Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025
UR Nursing, URMC Extend Employee Tuition Grant for Additional 2 Years
The initiative led by the School of Nursing and URMC has covered tuition costs for more than 850 University of Rochester employees.

Thursday, Apr 24, 2025
Student Speaker Profile: Rachael Howe, Leadership in Healthcare Systems program
Rachael Howe, BSN, PMH-BC, is an experienced nurse leader graduating from the Leadership in Health Care Systems program at the University of Rochester School of Nursing.

Alumni

Two faculty members smile, holding flowers while standing outside Eastman Theatre.
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. 

Photo of Sarah standing in a clinical skills lab, a row of empty patient beds behind her.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Nurses Week: Q&A with Master's in Nursing Education Alumna Sarah Corsette
Corsette remembers how important it was to have mentors when she started her role as a med-surg nurse at URMC. Now, she's shaping new nurses' careers in Acute Medicine.

Man sitting at a table and holding an iced coffee, with city buildings behind him.
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.

RN to BS Online Program

Nursing grad student in a white coat examines a patient, who is sitting on an exam table wearing a gown.
Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025
UR Nursing, URMC Extend Employee Tuition Grant for Additional 2 Years
The initiative led by the School of Nursing and URMC has covered tuition costs for more than 850 University of Rochester employees.

Syed Mahmud Headshot
Thursday, Apr 28, 2022
Guest Essay: Lived Experience as a Muslim in the United States
The following is a guest essay from student diversity officer and soon to be SON alum, Syed Mahmud, who is completing the ¿¿Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program this May. Originally from Bangladesh, Syed arrived to the School of Nursing from Ohio, and has made Rochester his home with his family.

skills lab instruction
Tuesday, Feb 8, 2022
UR School of 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, has extended a free tuition program for UR nurses for another two years. The UR School of Nursing Tuition Grant supplements UR employee tuition benefits to provide 100 percent tuition coverage in select bachelor’s, master’s, and post-master’s programs.

Nursing Education

Photo of Sarah standing in a clinical skills lab, a row of empty patient beds behind her.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Nurses Week: Q&A with Master's in Nursing Education Alumna Sarah Corsette
Corsette remembers how important it was to have mentors when she started her role as a med-surg nurse at URMC. Now, she's shaping new nurses' careers in Acute Medicine.

Nursing grad student in a white coat examines a patient, who is sitting on an exam table wearing a gown.
Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025
UR Nursing, URMC Extend Employee Tuition Grant for Additional 2 Years
The initiative led by the School of Nursing and URMC has covered tuition costs for more than 850 University of Rochester employees.

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.

Community

Rebecca Tucker
Monday, Jul 14, 2025
Rebecca Tucker Named Chief Wellness Officer of UR Medicine Employee Wellness
Rebecca Tucker, PhD, MEd, ACNPC, RN, a distinguished clinician, educator, and researcher, has been appointed chief wellness officer of UR Medicine Employee Wellness.

Closeup photo of a Dean's Medal with the University seal.
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.

Monroe High School students with School of Nursing and RCSD leadership at the opening of its new Health Center.
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.

Clinical Experience

Mental Health Workforce
Friday, Jul 11, 2025
UR Nursing Launches Initiative to Strengthen Youth Mental Healthcare
A federal grant supports Rochester’s School of Nursing and Warner School to prepare mental health professionals to work with youth in under-resourced communities.

Nursing students in scrubs gathered around an exam table.
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.

Kristina Santory, an instructor in the ABSN program
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.

Nurse Practitioner Programs

Mental Health Workforce
Friday, Jul 11, 2025
UR Nursing Launches Initiative to Strengthen Youth Mental Healthcare
A federal grant supports Rochester’s School of Nursing and Warner School to prepare mental health professionals to work with youth in under-resourced communities.

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.

Photo of Kimberlee and her dog along a lake.
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025
PMHNP Student Spotlight: Kimberlee Bliek
A nurse for more than 30 years, Bliek is committed to lifelong learning as she pursues a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree.

PhD

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 shows two men walking down a snowy sidewalk.
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025
UR Nursing Research Champions Family Caregivers
Family caregivers don’t always receive the care they need for their own health. Here’s how UR Nursing researchers hope to change that.

Headshot of Lea Brown in a black shirt
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.

Diversity

NP student talks to two standardized patient actors in an experiential learning classroom, designed to simulate a patient room.
Friday, Jan 3, 2025
Creating Safe Spaces: Simulation Training Helps Future NPs Discuss Sexual Health with Empathy, Skill
Clinicians need practice getting comfortable broaching the topic of sexual health. UR Nursing researchers and simulation educators are helping NP students start the conversation.

Photo shows two men walking down a snowy sidewalk.
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025
UR Nursing Research Champions Family Caregivers
Family caregivers don’t always receive the care they need for their own health. Here’s how UR Nursing researchers hope to change that.

HEED Health Professions logo, centered over a photo of the School of Nursing front entrance and flower garden.
Thursday, Oct 3, 2024
UR Nursing Recognized with Top Diversity Award for 8th Consecutive Year
The School's eighth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is a testament to ongoing work being done to incorporate principles of DEI across its education, research, and practice missions.

Doctoral Programs

Two faculty members smile, holding flowers while standing outside Eastman Theatre.
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. 

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.

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