Outcomes

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UR Nursing Recognized with Top Diversity Award for 8th Consecutive Year

Thursday, Oct 3, 2024 — The School's eighth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is a testament to ongoing work being done to incorporate principles of DEI across its education, research, and practice missions.


UR Nursing Earns Renewal of Apple Distinguished School Recognition

Monday, Sep 9, 2024 — An Apple Distinguished School since 2021, UR Nursing was noted for its use of Apple technology to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning.


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UR Nursing Named 2024 NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education

Thursday, Aug 15, 2024 — The University of Rochester School of Nursing has been named a 2024 National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence in Nursing Education for sustained accomplishments in creating environments that enhance student learning and professional development.


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UR School of Nursing First in NY to Offer New Entry Point for DNP Program

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024 — The University of Rochester School of Nursing is the first school in New York State to offer a new entry point for its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, reinforcing its leadership in DNP education.


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UR Nursing Helped Shape the Nurse Practitioner Role. Today, It's America's Fastest-Growing Job.

Tuesday, Jul 9, 2024 — The University of Rochester was an early leader in the NP movement. Here's a look at how the School of Nursing continues to advance the profession.


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UR Nursing Achieves Historic 100% Pass Rate on Next Generation NCLEX

Monday, May 20, 2024 — The University of Rochester School of Nursing proudly announces that its graduates from the Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing program have achieved a remarkable 100 percent pass rate on the Next Generation NCLEX exam.


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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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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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US News & World Report Ranks UR Nursing Undergraduate Programs # 23 in the Nation

Monday, Sep 18, 2023 — The University of Rochester School of Nursing’s bachelor’s-level programs are number 23 in the nation according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.


Catalysts of Change: Celebrating UR Nursing's Class of 2023

Monday, May 15, 2023 — The University of Rochester School of Nursing celebrated more than 240 new health care leaders at its Spring 2023 graduation ceremony.


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