Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025 Toolkit to advance trauma-informed care in Psychiatric Mental Health NP education The University of Rochester School of Nursing is proud to announce the release of the Project ENACT Toolkit: Embedding Trauma-Informed Care in PMHNP Education, a free, comprehensive resource to help Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) educators and practitioners nationwide deliver evidence-based, culturally responsive trauma-informed care (TIC) with skill and confidence.
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.
Thursday, Jan 23, 2025 Loretta Ford, UR Nursing Founding Dean Who Transformed the Profession, Dies at 104 Loretta (Lee) Ford — an internationally renowned nurse leader who transformed the nursing profession, was named a member of the National Women’s Hall of Fame, and served as the founding dean of the University of Rochester School of Nursing — died January 22 at the age of 104.
Monday, Apr 8, 2024 UR Nursing Lands at No. 21 in National Ranking of Master’s Programs 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.
Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 Celebrating NP Week 2023: Amy Miller Having worked as a registered nurse in primary care and at Golisano Children's Hospital, Amy Miller is now expanding her role and impact through the Pediatric NP master's program.
Friday, Nov 17, 2023 Celebrating NP Week 2023: Jose Perpignan Jr. An ICU nurse and co-founder of the Greater New York City Black Nurses Association, FNP student Jose Perpignan hopes to advance health equity and inspire future nurses.
Thursday, Nov 16, 2023 Celebrating NP Week 2023: Ann Quinn Ann Quinn has empowered future NPS as a preceptor, but her educational journey isn't done either. Working in palliative care inspired her to pursue a psychiatric mental health NP degree.
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023 Celebrating NP Week 2023: Julie Gottfried Carrying the torch of UR Nursing's leadership in the nurse practitioner movement, Gottfried played a pivotal role in establishing New York's first Pediatric Acute Care NP certificate.
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023 Celebrating NP Week 2023: Kai Mbeke As a psychiatric NP and recent Patrick P. Lee Foundation Scholar from Buffalo, Kai Mbeke is part of the solution to mental health workforce shortages.
Monday, Nov 13, 2023 Celebrating NP Week 2023: Nick Wodo Nick Wodo became a pediatric nurse practitioner to make a difference in kids' lives.
Friday, Nov 10, 2023 Celebrating NP Week 2023: Jenna Gonillo-Davis Becoming an NP helped UR Nursing alum Jenna Gonillo Davis discover numerous opportunities across patient care, research, and nursing education that she hadn't previously imagined.
Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023 School of Nursing to Host 8th Annual DNP Summit As DNP-prepared nurses are increasingly integrated into health care systems, the annual DNP Summit plays a critical role in fostering meaningful conversations about DNP education, practice and leadership.
Tuesday, Apr 25, 2023 UR Nursing Ranks in Top 25 for Best Graduate Schools The University of Rochester School of Nursing has been ranked No. 22 among U.S. nursing schools for its master’s programs, according to the 2023-24 Best Graduate Schools guide produced by U.S. News and World Report.
Friday, Feb 17, 2023 Alumna Desiree' Branson to Lead Nurse Practitioner Association A University of Rochester alumna will lead New York's only statewide association of nurse practitioners. She hopes to encourage other NPs to pursue leadership roles.
Friday, Oct 15, 2021 Rochester Academy of Medicine Recognizes UR Nursing Professor and Student Julie Gottfried, DNP, RN, CNS, CPNP-PC, assistant professor of clinical nursing at the UR School of Nursing, and Mary Starks ’17N, a student in the Family Nurse Practitioner to Doctor of Nursing Practice program, are among several colleagues and organizations, including the Rochester Black Nurses Association, who will be recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to health care within the Rochester community.
Friday, Sep 3, 2021 Starks, Hudson Receive Student Honors A pair of UR Nursing students were recognized with regional honors. Mary Starks ’17N, was selected as Nurse Practitioner Association (NPA) student of the year, while Khaleeyah Hudson ’20N received a Rochester Area Colleges Continuing Education (RACCE) Outstanding Adult Student award.
Friday, Jun 18, 2021 Early Graduate of UR Nursing NP Program Establishes Fund to Ensure Opportunities for Others Proud to be CEO of a woman- and nurse-owned business, Patricia Larrabee also remains proud of her UR Nursing education. Last year she took steps to establish a lasting legacy at the school, creating an endowed scholarship fund. The Larrabee Family Nursing Scholarship will be used to assist with educational costs for students across all programs.
Thursday, Dec 17, 2020 UR School of Nursing to Launch New Acute Care Pediatric NP Program The University of Rochester School of Nursing is set to launch a new Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Acute Care program, its latest groundbreaking initiative in a history of transformative nurse practitioner education. The one-year post-master’s certificate program, slated to begin in the fall of 2021, is the first of its kind in New York State.
Thursday, Nov 19, 2020 Spotlight on: Molly Sherwood, CNM, WHNP-BC Molly Sherwood became focused on becoming a midwife before she even knew much about the profession. “When I was about 12 years old I found out my best friend was delivered at home by a midwife,” she said. “I was fascinated and wanted to learn more about them. Then I couldn’t get the idea of becoming a midwife out of my head. I pursued my undergraduate degree in sociology but every paper I wrote and every project I did was about birth outcomes and the role of midwives in health care.”
Friday, Oct 23, 2020 $1.2M HRSA Grant Expands Nurse Practitioner Residency Program A $1.2 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will help expand the Nurse Practitioner Residency program that is integrated into the University of Rochester/Highland Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program. Funding of $400,000 each year for three years will be used to expand the NP residency program from two residents per year to four residents per year
Monday, Jun 22, 2020 Spotlight on: Kaydean Harris, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, nurse practitioner Thompson Health Urgent Care, SON faculty member “My decision to become a nurse goes back to my years in college,” said Kaydean Harris. “I always knew I wanted to be in the health care field because I had a passion for caring for others. But I wasn’t sure where I fit in. I chose the University of Rochester School of Nursing because the program offers the highest quality education, as well as several levels of degree programs,” said Harris, who is a nurse practitioner at Thompson Health Urgent Care and recently joined the faculty at the UR School of Nursing
Thursday, Jan 23, 2020 David Goede Elected President of Nurse Practitioner Association David Goede, assistant professor of clinical nursing at the University of Rochester School of Nursing and lead manager of advance practice providers for the cardiovascular service line at the UR Medical Center, has been elected to lead the Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State (NPA). A nursing professional since 1985, Goede took over as president of the organization on Jan. 1. He represents more than 14,000 actively practicing nurse practitioners across the state.
Friday, Nov 1, 2019 Ying Xue Installed as Loretta Ford Professor Ying Xue, whose research has helped national policies regarding how and where nurse practitioners can practice, was installed Thursday as the UR School of Nursing’s Loretta C. Ford Endowed Professor in Primary Care Nursing. Loretta Ford, the former UR Nursing dean and co-creator of the nurse practitioner role, returned to the school this week for a visit and was on hand to present Xue with the professorship medal.
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.
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.
Monday, Jan 14, 2019 Growing Number of Nurse Practitioners Providing Primary Care Offset Physician Shortages in Underserved Communities A growing number of nurse practitioners are providing primary care in low-income and rural areas where physician supply is low, according to findings from a study led by University of Rochester School of Nursing researchers. The study, released this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association, examined data trends in 50 states and Washington DC from 2010 to 2016 and charted a narrowing gap between the supply of primary care nurse practitioners and physicians, particularly in low-income and rural communities.
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2018 Two UR Nursing NP Programs Ranked in Top 20 by U.S. News Two University of Rochester School of Nursing nurse practitioner programs are among the top 20 in the nation, according to new rankings released by U.S. News and World Report.
Wednesday, Oct 18, 2017 UR Nursing Student Honored by NYS Nurse Practitioner Association University of Rochester School of Nursing graduate student Darcie Morgan, BSN, RN, CPN, has been named Student Nurse Practitioner of the Year by the Nurse Practitioner Association (NPA) of New York State. She will be presented with the award at the NPA’s annual convention in Saratoga Springs on Oct. 21.
Monday, Aug 7, 2017 The Promise Keeper His family torn apart by war and tragedy, Vehid Basic fulfills his brother’s dying wish by earning his nurse practitioner degree
