Thursday, May 8, 2025 NYS Program Offers Funded Pathway to New Nursing Career Aspiring nurses across New York State may now be eligible to attend the University of Rochester School of Nursing’s Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing (ABSN) program with funding from the New York State Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program — a statewide initiative to strengthen the health workforce in communities with limited access to care.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Nurses Week: Q&A with Accelerated Bachelor's Alumnus Diyor Mukhammadov Roles as a medical assistant, home health aide, and translator led Mukhammadov to pursue an accelerated bachelor’s in nursing at the University of Rochester and become a nurse at Wilmot Cancer Institute.
Monday, Mar 17, 2025 CNL Student Spotlight: Matt Ramos '21N Alumnus and URMC Acute Medicine nurse Matt Ramos hopes to expand his impact in nursing and public health as he prepares to graduate from the Clinical Nurse Leader program.
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025 Faculty Receive International Credential in Simulation Education Two University of Rochester nursing faculty members and alumni are now among just 103 individuals across the world to hold advanced certifications as healthcare simulation educators, or CHSE-A.
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 UR Nursing Launches Master’s Direct Entry Program The University of Rochester School of Nursing is excited to announce the launch of its new Master’s Direct Entry into Nursing Practice (MDE) program, providing an accelerated pathway for non-nursing college graduates to earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree.
Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 How to Succeed in an Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing (ABSN) Program Accelerated nursing programs prepare you for a swift transition into the nursing workforce but the rigorous nature of the program can feel overwhelming at times. By following these tips, you’ll be prepared to tackle the challenges of the program and emerge as a skilled nursing professional.
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 Should I Pursue the 12-Month or 24-Month ABSN at UR School of Nursing? Are you considering a career in nursing but unsure which accelerated program is right for you? The University of Rochester School of Nursing offers two distinct pathways—on a 12-month or 24-month timeline.
Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024 UR Medicine Extends Tuition-Free UR Nursing Scholars Program Through 2027 The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and the School of Nursing are thrilled to announce the extension of the groundbreaking UR Nursing Scholars program for an additional three years, committing to preparing new nurses through Summer 2027.
Monday, May 20, 2024 UR Nursing Achieves Historic 100% Pass Rate on Next Generation NCLEX 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.
Monday, Apr 8, 2024 UR Nursing Lands at No. 21 in National Ranking of Master’s Programs 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.
Friday, Nov 10, 2023 UR Nursing Recognized by AACN as Leader in Educational Innovation 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.
Thursday, Jan 12, 2023 UR Medicine Launches Tuition-Free Nursing Education Program To combat the region’s nursing shortage, the University of Rochester Medical Center and School of Nursing today announced an innovative program to provide a tuition-free nursing education for 33 students per year, with the first cohort expected to enroll in Fall 2023.
Wednesday, Dec 7, 2022 School of Nursing Offers 24-Month Pathway for Accelerated Nursing Program The University of Rochester School of Nursing is now accepting applications for a new 24-month option in the Accelerated Bachelor’s Program for Non-Nurses. The degree pathway allows aspiring nurses to complete the program in six consecutive semesters to earn a second bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Wednesday, Jul 6, 2022 A Worthy Faux: Simulation Events Create Powerful Learning Environment "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.”
Friday, Oct 6, 2017 Coming Full Circle Raleigh Galbraith smiles down at three-week-old Ava as her professor shows her how to best listen to the preemie’s tiny heart. He sanitizes his hands one more time, grabs the miniature stethoscope from the side of the crib, and gently adjusts the 4-pound baby’s onesie.
