Master's Programs
Friday, Jul 11, 2025
UR Nursing, Warner Launch 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.
UR Nursing, Warner Launch 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday, Mar 17, 2025
CNL Student Spotlight: Matt Ramos '21N
Alumnus and URMC Acute Medicine nurse Matt Ramos hopes to expand his impact in nursing and public health as he prepares to graduate from the Clinical Nurse Leader program.
CNL Student Spotlight: Matt Ramos '21N
Alumnus and URMC Acute Medicine nurse Matt Ramos hopes to expand his impact in nursing and public health as he prepares to graduate from the Clinical Nurse Leader program.
Monday, Mar 17, 2025
CNL Student Spotlight: Nicole Rossiter
The Clinical Nurse Leader student and URMC nurse hopes to be a champion of positive change, quality improvement, and patient safety.
CNL Student Spotlight: Nicole Rossiter
The Clinical Nurse Leader student and URMC nurse hopes to be a champion of positive change, quality improvement, and patient safety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, Nov 19, 2020
Spotlight on: Caroline Kern, CNM, MSN, WHNP-BC
"The University Midwifery Group seeks to practice authentic midwifery,” said second-year midwife Caroline Kern. “After midwifery school I applied all over the country but I chose to join this practice because of who these women are, their force in numbers, and long history. It is a gift for me to work with and learn from these supportive midwives.”
Spotlight on: Caroline Kern, CNM, MSN, WHNP-BC
"The University Midwifery Group seeks to practice authentic midwifery,” said second-year midwife Caroline Kern. “After midwifery school I applied all over the country but I chose to join this practice because of who these women are, their force in numbers, and long history. It is a gift for me to work with and learn from these supportive midwives.”
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2020
Spotlight on: Pamela Jurich-Wright, CNM, MS
Pamela Jurich-Wright, CNM, MS, was in nursing school in the early ‘90s when she first met a midwife. “I was so inspired by her care and kindness,” said Jurich-Wright. “She was very present for her patient. And I realized that I would love to do that, too.”
Spotlight on: Pamela Jurich-Wright, CNM, MS
Pamela Jurich-Wright, CNM, MS, was in nursing school in the early ‘90s when she first met a midwife. “I was so inspired by her care and kindness,” said Jurich-Wright. “She was very present for her patient. And I realized that I would love to do that, too.”
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2020
Spotlight on: Cherie Gibson, RN, MN, BSN, Noyes Memorial Hospital
Cherie Gibson, RN, MN, BSN, wears many hats at Noyes Memorial Hospital. Her official title is emergency department module coordinator (EMC). But she is also an ED staff nurse, an educator in the ED, a PICC line nurse, and she teaches classes in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. If that’s not enough, you can also find her teaching Alfred State nursing students – something she calls her “fun job.”
Spotlight on: Cherie Gibson, RN, MN, BSN, Noyes Memorial Hospital
Cherie Gibson, RN, MN, BSN, wears many hats at Noyes Memorial Hospital. Her official title is emergency department module coordinator (EMC). But she is also an ED staff nurse, an educator in the ED, a PICC line nurse, and she teaches classes in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. If that’s not enough, you can also find her teaching Alfred State nursing students – something she calls her “fun job.”
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.”
Friday, Mar 27, 2020
Highland Nurse Educator Named RBJ Health Care Hero
A nurse can have many roles during the course of a career. Emily Winters, MS, RN-BC, NEA-BC, has shined in a variety of roles during her 26-year career. Her dedication to her profession, to our community and to world health is what made her a natural choice for the 2020 RBJ Health Care Heroes Award in the Nursing category.
Highland Nurse Educator Named RBJ Health Care Hero
A nurse can have many roles during the course of a career. Emily Winters, MS, RN-BC, NEA-BC, has shined in a variety of roles during her 26-year career. Her dedication to her profession, to our community and to world health is what made her a natural choice for the 2020 RBJ Health Care Heroes Award in the Nursing category.
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.
Tuesday, Mar 14, 2017
UR School of Nursing Rises in U.S. News Rankings of Master’s Programs
UR School of Nursing Rises in U.S. News Rankings of Master’s Programs
UR School of Nursing Rises in U.S. News Rankings of Master’s Programs
UR School of Nursing Rises in U.S. News Rankings of Master’s Programs