Nursing Education
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Faculty Q&A: Craig Sellers, PhD, RN, AGPCNP-BC, GNP-BC, FAANP
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.
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Faculty Q&A: Karen Stein, PhD, RN, FAAN
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.
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Student Speaker Profile: Samantha Loper, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
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.
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Student Speaker Profile: Sara Bird, Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing Program
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 After dedicating two decades to practicing law, Sara Bird embarked on a new journey as a nurse, following her passion for helping others.
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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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UR Nursing to Host Inaugural Experiential Learning Summit
Monday, Apr 22, 2024 The University of Rochester School of Nursing proudly announces its first-ever Experiential Learning Summit, scheduled for June 6-7, 2024, at Helen Wood Hall in Rochester, New York. As leaders in nursing education innovations, the School of Nursing invites nurse educators and leaders from across the nation to join a journey of discovery in nursing education.
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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.
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Alumna Jessica Tambe Receives National Award in Neuroscience Nursing Education
Tuesday, Mar 26, 2024 The UR Nursing alumna and stroke nurse educator has dedicated her career to educating patients, fellow nurses, and the wider community on stroke prevention and risk factors.
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UR Nursing, Medical Center Extend Free Tuition Program for Employees
Friday, Jan 26, 2024 The University of Rochester School of Nursing, in partnership with nursing practice at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), has extended a free tuition program for UR nurses for another year. The grant supplements employee tuition benefits to provide 100 percent tuition coverage in select bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced certificate programs.
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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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Alumni Profile: From Public Safety to Pluta Cancer, Melissa Langworthy Finds Calling as Nurse, Educator
Monday, Oct 23, 2023 A longtime oncology nurse at UR Medicine's Pluta Cancer Center, this recent MNE graduate is now sharing her knowledge with nursing students.
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Convocation Welcomes New Students, Celebrates Award Winners
Wednesday, Sep 6, 2023 The annual ceremony celebrated new and returning students, and marked major milestones for the School of Nursing.
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Student Spotlight: Erin Sabo Educates, Empowers Future Nurses
Monday, Aug 21, 2023 Teaching undergraduate nursing clinicals helped Erin Sabo uncover a passion for teaching. Now, she's pursuing a master's in nursing education.
Meet Our New Faculty: Dillon Dzikowicz Is Advancing ECG Research, Education
Thursday, Aug 17, 2023 Dzikowicz, who also holds a master's in nursing education, is also passionate about generating interest in nursing research and informatics among undergraduates.
From High School to Health Care: East High Partnership Creates Pathway for Teens
Tuesday, Jul 25, 2023 A collaboration with East High is introducing Rochester teens to the possibilities within a nursing career and expanding diversity in the health care workforce.
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From Classroom to Clinical: Embracing Technology to Prepare Tomorrow’s Nurses
Friday, Jul 21, 2023 The School of Nursing has revamped its education approach to prepare nurses for a future marked by disruption.
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UR Nursing Ranks in Top 25 for Best Graduate Schools
Tuesday, Apr 25, 2023 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.
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Alumnus Michael Hasselberg to Deliver UR Nursing 2023 Graduation Speech
Monday, Apr 17, 2023 Michael Hasselberg ’07N (MS) ’13N (PhD), UR Medicine's chief digital health officer and a psychiatric nurse practitioner, will deliver the 2023 School of Nursing Graduation Ceremony speech on May 12.
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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.
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A Worthy Faux: Simulation Events Create Powerful Learning Environment
Wednesday, Jul 6, 2022 "So far, it’s the most realistic education we’ve gotten in the program,” Sean Goonan, RN, BS, OCN, a 2021 adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner graduate, said after participating in his first Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). “In my opinion, it’s almost the equivalent of walking into a real patient’s room for the first time.”
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UR School of Nursing, Medical Center Extend Free Tuition Program for Employees
Tuesday, Feb 8, 2022 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.