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Emory Roybal-Funded Project Aims to Support Latino Dementia Caregivers

Thursday, Oct 10, 2024 — UR Nursing researcher Maria Quiñones-Cordero is adapting a psychoeducational and skill-building program to better meet the unique needs of Latino caregivers.

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Jinjiao Wang Contributes Expertise to National Falls Summit

Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 — Findings from Wang and other experts will inform updates to the National Falls Prevention Action Plan.

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Jinjiao Wang Receives $1.2 Million from NIH to Study Antipsychotic Deprescribing in Hospital-to-Home Healthcare Transitions

Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 — Wang, a leading expert in geriatric health research, hopes to improve the well-being and safety of patients and caregivers affected by dementia.

DNP

Alumna Desiree’ Branson Recognized by Allergy Advocates New York

Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024 — 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.

Announcing UR Nursing's 9th Annual DNP Summit: Innovation & Inspiration

Monday, Aug 26, 2024 — The 2024 DNP Summit will explore DNP education, practice, and potential contributions through an innovation lens.

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Lydia Rotondo Named Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing

Thursday, Aug 15, 2024 — Rotondo was recognized for her work as a leader and advocate in nursing education, academic innovation, and DNP scholarship and curriculum development.

Accelerated Programs

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Alumni Profile: Nursing Scholar Brana Dubajic ’24N Finds Strength in a Fresh Start

Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 — A former assistant district attorney and recent graduate of the UR Nursing Scholars program, Dubajic found out law and medicine have a lot in common.

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Should I Pursue the 12-Month or 24-Month ABSN at UR School of Nursing?

Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 — Are you considering a career in nursing but unsure which accelerated program is right for you? The University of Rochester School of Nursing offers two distinct pathways—on a 12-month or 24-month timeline.

Patient Care

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Join the UR School of Nursing in Celebrating National Nurses Week

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.

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Beyond Biometrics: The Impact of UR Medicine Employee Wellness

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.

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UR Nursing’s Abu-Ba’are Leads $2.3M Study on Improving HIV Prevention, Care in Ghana

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

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Join the UR School of Nursing in Celebrating National Nurses Week

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.

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Beyond Biometrics: The Impact of UR Medicine Employee Wellness

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.

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Renu Singh, Leader in UR Nursing's Financial Success and Wellness Initiatives, Retires from Associate Dean Role

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

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UR Nursing Helped Shape the Nurse Practitioner Role. Today, It's America's Fastest-Growing Job.

Tuesday, Jul 9, 2024 — The University of Rochester was an early leader in the NP movement. Here's a look at how the School of Nursing continues to advance the profession.

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UR Nursing Achieves Historic 100% Pass Rate on Next Generation NCLEX

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.

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UR Nursing Lands at No. 21 in National Ranking of Master’s Programs

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.

Nursing Leadership

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UR Nursing Celebrates Fall Convocation, Recognizes Top Scholars

Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024 — The annual tradition welcomes new and returning University of Rochester nursing students and honors student award winners.

Announcing UR Nursing's 9th Annual DNP Summit: Innovation & Inspiration

Monday, Aug 26, 2024 — The 2024 DNP Summit will explore DNP education, practice, and potential contributions through an innovation lens.

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Lydia Rotondo Named Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing

Thursday, Aug 15, 2024 — Rotondo was recognized for her work as a leader and advocate in nursing education, academic innovation, and DNP scholarship and curriculum development.

Alumni

Alumna Desiree’ Branson Recognized by Allergy Advocates New York

Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024 — 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.

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UR Nursing Receives $3M Gift from Saunders Foundation to Support Student Scholarships

Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024 — The University of Rochester School of Nursing has received a $3 million gift from the Saunders Foundation to establish new student scholarships, including dedicated support for nursing staff at UR Medicine Noyes Health who wish to advance their education.

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Alumni Profile: Nursing Scholar Brana Dubajic ’24N Finds Strength in a Fresh Start

Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 — A former assistant district attorney and recent graduate of the UR Nursing Scholars program, Dubajic found out law and medicine have a lot in common.

Nursing Education

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UR Nursing Celebrates Fall Convocation, Recognizes Top Scholars

Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024 — The annual tradition welcomes new and returning University of Rochester nursing students and honors student award winners.

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UR Nursing Named 2024 NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education

Thursday, Aug 15, 2024 — 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.

Community

Pinning Ceremony Honors Summer 2024 Nursing Graduates

Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024 — The School of Nursing recognized more than 80 graduates of the accelerated bachelor's and RN to BS programs.

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Join the UR School of Nursing in Celebrating National Nurses Week

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.

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John Eaves Named UR Nursing’s Associate Dean of Finance & Operations

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.

Clinical Experience

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UR Nursing Recognized by AACN as Leader in Educational Innovation

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.

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UR Medicine Admits First Cohort, Expands Tuition-Free Nursing Scholars Program

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.

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UR Nursing Earns International Endorsement for Simulation Education

Monday, Jan 23, 2023 — UR Nursing is the first New York nursing school to earn INACSL's endorsement in simulation education.

Nurse Practitioner Programs

Alumna Desiree’ Branson Recognized by Allergy Advocates New York

Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024 — 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.

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Alumni Profile: Heather Wensley Advocates for Adolescent Health Through Pediatric NP Role

Tuesday, Jul 9, 2024 — The recent DNP graduate is passionate about adolescent health, both in clinical settings and in the community.

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UR Nursing Helped Shape the Nurse Practitioner Role. Today, It's America's Fastest-Growing Job.

Tuesday, Jul 9, 2024 — The University of Rochester was an early leader in the NP movement. Here's a look at how the School of Nursing continues to advance the profession.

PhD

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PhD Student Lea Brown Receives NEF Scholarship

Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 — Brown, a researcher and nursing leader with more than 25 years of experience, studies the relationship between nurse competency assessment and patient outcomes.

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UR Nursing Celebrates Fall Convocation, Recognizes Top Scholars

Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024 — The annual tradition welcomes new and returning University of Rochester nursing students and honors student award winners.

Alumna Zhihong Zhang Receives AACN Nursing Science Award for Cancer Research

Tuesday, Sep 3, 2024 — Zhang, who earned her PhD at the UR School of Nursing, hopes to improve cancer treatment for older adults.

Diversity

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UR Nursing Recognized with Top Diversity Award for 8th Consecutive Year

Thursday, Oct 3, 2024 — 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.

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Seven UR Nursing Alumni, Faculty Recognized as Top Diversity Leaders by NBNA

Wednesday, Jul 17, 2024 — The National Black Nurses Association recognized several UR Nursing alumni in its inaugural class of Academic Diversity Leaders in Nursing.

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Bettering Black Maternal Health Outcomes: UR Nursing Alumna Dr. Kamila Barnes Discusses Nurses’ Role

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.

Doctoral Programs

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PhD Student Lea Brown Receives NEF Scholarship

Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 — Brown, a researcher and nursing leader with more than 25 years of experience, studies the relationship between nurse competency assessment and patient outcomes.