Nursing Education

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.