Student Experience
Our students hail from across the globe and every state in the U.S. to pursue a nursing education at the University of Rochester. Many students balance full-time jobs and families, while learning new ways of thinking and practicing.
Why?
Today's constantly changing health care environment requires nurses to quickly adapt and evolve in order to provide the best care for patients. Here, you'll learn the skills and tools to become a better clinician, leader, educator, and researcher. You will help us lead the largest and most trusted profession as a UR Nurse.
Get involved and give back
Our students get involved in organizations that serve the Rochester homeless community, provide opportunities for growth in leadership, advocacy, and diversity, and ensure access to high quality care for persons of color.
Student Organizations
Find your footing
Take advantage of our network of student support services, from stress management, peer mentorship, career coaching, and one-on-one instructor support.
Support Services
Stand out from the crowd
We center academic innovation on the appreciation that learning occurs everywhere. Our graduates are widely recognized as leaders who are well prepared to excel in a changing health care environment.
Academic Innovation
Chart your career path
In lab, clinical, or the classroom, you'll learn alongside health care professionals who will help you discover and pursue the endless opportunities in nursing - preparing you for success in your career and program.
Career Planning
Make lasting relationships
Meet like-minded nurses who value equality of opportunity, diversity, inclusivity, and honest, respectful examination of ideas.
Alumni
Join an inclusive environment
The School's commitment to diversity aims to create a welcoming learning environment and a more culturally sensitive and attentive health care workforce.
DEI at UR Nursing
Dillon Dzikowicz, MS, RN, PCCN
MS-PhD in Nursing Program
Faith Lambert
MS-PhD Program
Mary Starks
FNP to DNP Program
Laurie Athans
CNL to DNP Program
Darrell Lamothe
APNN Graduate
Willow Olivares
APNN graduate