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Nursing Education at the University of Rochester

A degree from the University of Rochester School of Nursing prepares you as a different kind of nurse — one who has completed a rigorous and cutting-edge program that leaves you well-equipped for what health care is today, and what it will be tomorrow.

Innovative Programs

Our top-ranked programs include a range of degree, post-degree, and certificate options to meet the needs of a diverse and broad spectrum of nursing and health care professionals.

Accelerated Nursing Programs

For students who already have a bachelor’s degree and want to pursue a new career in nursing.

RN to BS Completion Programs

For associate's or diploma-prepared nurses who want to earn their bachelor's degree.

Master's Degree Programs

For students who want to earn a master's as an advanced practice nurse, health care leader, or nurse educator.

Advanced Certificate Options

For nurses with a master's degree who want to specialize in another area.

Doctoral Programs

For students who want to earn a DNP degree or PhD to address health care’s biggest challenges.

Center for Lifelong Learning

For nurses who are looking to continue their education with additional programs or courses.

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Welcome! 

For nearly a century the School of Nursing has been a pioneering force in advancing the nursing discipline. Today, we are recognized nationally as a leader in nursing education — where academic innovation is inspired not just by our mission to educate nurses, but to prepare students for success throughout their careers.

From day one, students receive close guidance from instructors who work in specialties and clinical settings across the UR Medicine health care system. This breadth of clinical expertise directly informs everyday classroom instruction where learning occurs by doing, creating, and collaborating in a competency-driven curriculum. This powerful learning environment – amplified by Apple technology — prepares graduates for lifelong learning and fosters the adaptivity needed in increasingly complex health care environments.

As a result, our nurses are prepared to not only improve patient care and become leaders in their field, but to redefine the role of nursing in the post-COVID era. Wherever you are in your nursing career, we hope you consider UR Nursing as the ideal place to pursue your goals.

Lydia Rotondo, DNP, RN, CNS, FNAP

Associate Dean for Education & Student Affairs

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Welcome! 

For nearly a century the School of Nursing has been a pioneering force in advancing the nursing discipline. Today, we are recognized nationally as a leader in nursing education — where academic innovation is inspired not just by our mission to educate nurses, but to prepare students for success throughout their careers.

From day one, students receive close guidance from instructors who work in specialties and clinical settings across the UR Medicine health care system. This breadth of clinical expertise directly informs everyday classroom instruction where learning occurs by doing, creating, and collaborating in a competency-driven curriculum. This powerful learning environment – amplified by Apple technology — prepares graduates for lifelong learning and fosters the adaptivity needed in increasingly complex health care environments.

As a result, our nurses are prepared to not only improve patient care and become leaders in their field, but to redefine the role of nursing in the post-COVID era. Wherever you are in your nursing career, we hope you consider UR Nursing as the ideal place to pursue your goals.

Lydia Rotondo, DNP, RN, CNS, FNAP

Associate Dean for Education & Student Affairs

The UR Nursing Experience

EXPLORE

Why UR Nursing?

Our students hail from across the globe to pursue nursing education at the University of Rochester. Many students balance full-time jobs and families while learning new ways of thinking and practicing. They are dedicated to improving the lives of patients at the bedside, in the classroom, or in the lab. So, what does it take to be a University of Rochester nurse?

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DIVERSITY

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. Feel supported throughout your journey to become a better nurse for your patients and advance your nursing career.

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INNOVATION

A Community of Discovery

We redefine and transform nursing education as an Apple Distinguished School. Our students have access to active and experiential learning opportunities, collaborative tools, and educational technology proven to prepare them for success in their programs and careers.

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