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Student Spotlight: Victoria Thomas, Former Dental Hygienist, Finds New Path in Health Care Leadership

Friday, Mar 08, 2024 — Thomas' career started at the front office of her father's dentistry practice. Now, as a master's student, she's forging a new...

Alumni Profile: Joseph Escobar Making the Most of Manager Role at Excellus

Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024 — After completing UR Nursing's leadership master's program, the pediatric nurse and U.S. Army veteran took on a leadership role at...

John Eaves Named UR Nursing’s Associate Dean of Finance & Operations

Monday, Feb 05, 2024 — John Eaves, MBA, a finance leader with more than 10 years of experience at the University, has been appointed associate dean for finance and...

UR Nursing, Medical Center Extend Free Tuition Program for Employees

Friday, Jan 26, 2024 — The University of Rochester School of Nursing, in partnership with nursing practice at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), has...

After 30 Years, New Mothers Study Sparks New Discoveries

Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024 — The longitudinal study led by UR Nursing offers insights into how home visits by nurses influence the health and well-being of moms and their...

Beyond Biometrics: The Impact of UR Medicine Employee Wellness

Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024 — Cheryl Ellenwood had always gotten good results from her biometric health screenings. So when her numbers rose to concerning levels despite what...

Closing Gaps in Cancer Genetics: UR Nursing Researcher Helps Improve Access to Counseling Through Innovative Technology

Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024 — UR Nursing's Meghan Underhill-Blazey is part of a national team that's developing technology to improve access to cancer genetic testing...

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Dementia Patients Are Often Treated With Anti-Psychotics. That Can Be Dangerous.

Sept. 11, 2023 — Jinjiao Wang, PhD, RN, spoke to Time about a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society which found that antipsychotics are potentially overprescribed for older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
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University of Rochester holds first nursing simulation summit

September 18, 2023 — Kimberly Buholtz, EdD, MS, RN, spoke to News10NBC about the School of Nursing’s first Simulation Summit in the new expansion, co-hosted with the Simulation Educators of Western NY (SEWNY).
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University of Rochester program trains more nurses, addresses nursing shortage

July 13, 2023 — Dean Lisa Kitko and incoming student Jillian Kelly spoke to BestColleges about the new UR Nursing Scholars Program, and its role in addressing the national nursing shortage and removing barriers to a nursing education.
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Nursing schools incorporate VR modules to better simulate clinical settings

July 10, 2023 — Professors Kaitlyn Burke and Tara Serwetnyk discuss their pilot of Wolters Kluwer Health’s vrClinicals for Nursing, a virtual reality learning program that prepares nursing students for real-life challenges.
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