Nurse Practitioner Programs
Experience flexible hybrid-online learning and a rigorous, nationally ranked curriculum that thoroughly prepares you to become a nurse practitioner.
Top 15
Best programs
Ranked No. 15 among the nation's best master's nursing programs by U.S. News and World Report
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Specialty options
Seven specialties, offering multiple pathways and a flexible hybrid-online format
100%
Employment rate
100% employment rate for NP graduates within one year of graduation
600+
Clinical preceptors
Preceptor team helps coordinate placement within a network of 600+ preceptors across NYS
Advance your nursing practice
In today’s changing healthcare landscape, the need for advanced practice nurses who deliver holistic, patient-centered care has never been greater. Nurse practitioners play a vital role in meeting these demands, combining clinical expertise, compassion, and autonomy.
The NP programs at the University of Rochester School of Nursing are built for experienced, working nurses ready to elevate their practice. Our curriculum expands your scope of care, strengthens professional autonomy, and prepares you to make a meaningful impact on patient and community health.
Earning your NP licensure and national certification opens doors to new leadership opportunities, deeper patient relationships, and a more influential role in shaping the future of care.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Why URochester?
- Pioneers of nursing innovation and development of NP role
- Flexible hybrid-online format with on-site simulation experiences
- Dedicated preceptor placement team to facilitate clinical assignments within NYS
- Integration with one of the nation's leading academic medical centers
- Partnerships with Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship programs
Specialty options
Our Nurse Practitioner curriculum prepare graduates to meet educational eligibility requirements for the national certification examination(s) for each NP specialty.
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
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Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
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Family
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Psychiatric Mental Health
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Pediatric - Primary Care
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Pediatric/Neonatal
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Pediatric - Acute Care
Learn moreA proud history. An exciting future.
Dr. Loretta Ford, our founding dean, revolutionized nursing more than 50 years ago by co-founding the nurse practitioner role, laying the foundation for advanced nursing education. Her visionary leadership reshaped the profession, elevating the role of nurses and nurse practitioners while fostering greater respect and recognition for their critical contributions to healthcare. Since then, UR nurses have continued to lead, inspiring and paving the way for generations of nurses to follow.
Today, our nurse practitioner programs are ranked top in the nation, setting the benchmark for excellence in specialties such as gerontology, pediatrics, and mental health. We were also first in the country to prepare advanced practice nurses as NPs in the acute care setting. It is this enduring commitment to innovation and excellence that prepares our graduates to deliver outstanding patient care and advance their careers with confidence.
Meet the Program Director
Beth Palermo, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC
Interim Program Director, Nurse Practitioner Programs
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Learn more about our Nurse Practitioner specialties, program pathways, and how to apply.
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