School of Nursing DEI Resources

Here are some resources the School provides to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at the School of Nursing:

Center for Academic Professional Success (CAPS)

CAPS assists School of Nursing students to develop the learning strategies, improved study habits, critical thinking skills and career management skill required for successful academic performance and professional advancement. Find out more at the CAPS website.

Rochester Black Nurses Association (RBNA)

RBNA is a chapter within the National Black Nurses Association whose mission is to "serve as the voice for Black nurses and diverse populations ensuring equal access to professional development, promoting educational opportunities and improving health."

While the RBNA centers the experiences and perspectives of Black nurses and health disparities among the Black population, the organization welcomes and encourages participation from individuals of all backgrounds, including those who may not identify as members of the Black community. 

The University of Rochester School of Nursing sponsors the RBNA. Email nbna.rochester@gmail.com for more information, visit the RBNA website or like them on Facebook. 

Mary Dombeck Diversity Library

The Mary Dombeck Diversity Library hosts a small, but growing collection of works surrounding issues of global cultures, social change and health care disparities. To request a volume, or for more information, visit Helen Wood Hall 3w312 or send an email to jwetherbee@urmc.rochester.edu with name of the book and your interoffice box number. Click here for a full listing of materials available in the library.

Disability Services & Support

Each school has a designated access coordinator who requests and maintains disability-related documents, certifies eligibility for services, and determines and develops plans for reasonable academic accommodations. Visit the Disability Services & Support webpage.