Nursing Leadership
Dean Lisa Kitko Appointed Chair of AHA Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing
Friday, Apr 12, 2024 — As chair-elect, Kitko will lead the council in its advocacy for nursing and cardiovascular and stroke conditions across the lifespan.
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.
Celebrating Our CNLs: Adrianne Edlund
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024 — Edlund hopes to further her impact and be an agent of change in her role as a director of nursing and longtime cardiac nurse.
Celebrating Our CNLs: Amanda Welter '16N
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024 — The pediatric ICU nurse's interest in improving patient care quality led her toward a path as a Clinical Nurse Leader.
Student Spotlight: Victoria Thomas, Former Dental Hygienist, Finds New Path in Health Care Leadership
Friday, Mar 8, 2024 — Thomas' career started at the front office of her father's dentistry practice. Now, as a master's student, she's forging a new path in health care leadership.
Alumni Profile: Joseph Escobar Making the Most of Manager Role at Excellus
Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024 — After completing UR Nursing's leadership master's program, the pediatric nurse and U.S. Army veteran took on a leadership role at Excellus BCBS.
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.
Three UR Nursing Faculty Members Named Distinguished Fellows of National Academies of Practice
Friday, Jan 12, 2024 — Three UR Nursing faculty members have been honored for their contributions to health care practice, research, education, and public policy.
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 Spotlight: Evelyn Santos is Breaking Barriers in Mental Health Care
Tuesday, Sep 19, 2023 — As lead nurse at the Lazos Fuertes Clinic and a UR Nursing alumna, Santos is a champion of health equity for Rochester's Hispanic and Latino community.
Professor Margaret-Ann Carno to Lead American Thoracic Society's Nursing Assembly
Thursday, Jun 15, 2023 — Professor Margaret-Ann Carno looks forward to lifting up future nursing leaders as she begins her term as chair-elect of the ATS Nursing Assembly.
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.
Reflections on UR Nursing's Poverty Simulation
Monday, Jan 30, 2023 — Students and faculty reflect on the UR School of Nursing's poverty simulation.
Nursing's Frontier: Rising to the Profession's Challenges, Lisa Kitko Glimpses the Future
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023 — UR Nursing's new dean, Lisa Kitko, discusses nursing's future, her research, and her passion for fixing things.
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.
Ciurzynski Elected Distinguished Fellow of National Academy of Practice in Nursing
Monday, Apr 16, 2018 — Susan Ciurzynski, PhD, RN-BC, MS, PNP, VCE, has been elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academy of Practice (NAP) in Nursing, recognizing her outstanding achievements in nearly 30 years as a clinician and educator.
Alumni to Participate in Certified CNL Day Webinar March 19
Wednesday, Mar 14, 2018 — Two School of Nursing alumni will speak about their experiences as Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNLs) during a webinar hosted by the Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC).
