The University of Rochester, founded in 1850, is a private,
coeducational institution that ranks among the most highly
regarded universities in the country. A member of the prestigious
Association of American Universities, Rochester offers degree
programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.
The city of Rochester is the third largest metropolitan area in
New York. One million residents enjoy the beauty of upstate New
York, including the Finger Lakes region, Lake Ontario, Niagara
Falls and 11,000 acres of parkland locally. Rochester has been
named, in various publications, in the top ten rankings for
Healthiest Place for Men to Live, Best Place to Live in America,
Best City for Families, and Best City for Black Families.
There are many factors that distinguish the University of
Rochester School of Nursing from other educational programs, but
one stands above the rest--our commitment to the unification
model--blending nursing practice and research into every aspect
of our educational programs.
The School of Nursing is part of the University of Rochester
Medical Center, which includes the School of Medicine and
Dentistry in addition to 750-bed Strong Memorial Hospital
(including the Golisano Children's Hospital), a tertiary care
hospital and the region's trauma center.
The School of Nursing includes a state-of-the-art Clinical and
Educational Resource Center, with both a Simulation and a skills
laboratory, and a computer laboratory. Students have access to
the University of Rochester's extensive library collections, over
3 million volumes, 10,000 periodicals and a wide range of
biomedical databases. The school programs are accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and registered with
the New York State Education Department.
Accelerated Programs for Non-Nurses
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The year-long baccalaureate and 3-year BS/master's programs are
designed for students who already have a baccalaureate degree in
a non-nursing field.
RN to BS Program
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This program is for registered nurses with a diploma or
associate's degree who desire the baccalaureate (BS) in nursing.
This program values and builds on the nurse's educational and
practice experience and is offered in a modular format. Courses
are primarily online and this part time program can be completed
in 16 months if arts and sciences requirements have been met.
RN to BS to MS Program
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This program is for registered nurses who seek to broaden their
skills and enhance their career mobility by completing the BS and
NP masters programs. The program accelerates movement through the
BS and MS degrees, with a savings of 20 undergraduate credits.
Master's Programs
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The masters degree program is designed to prepare specialists in
selected areas of clinical practice. Each of the clinical
specialties prepares nurses with advanced clinical knowledge and
skills to assume leadership positions in nursing practice,
education or administration:
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Adult Nurse Practitioner
- Adult Nurse Practitioner/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
- Care of Children and Families (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner)
- Care of Children and Families (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
with Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialization)
- Care of Children and Families (Pediatric Nurse
Practitioner/Neonatal Nurse Practitioner)
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Adult/Family)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(Child/Adolescent)
One of our MS programs is non-clinical and is open to nurses and
non-nurses with a prior baccalaureate degree: "Leadership in
Health Care Systems"
There is also a Leadership MS program for RNs with a prior BS -
the new "Clinical Nurse Leader"
Post-Master's Programs
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The post master's program is a non-degree, certificate program
for nurses with an MS in Nursing who are seeking Nurse
Practitioner certification in New York and nationally.
MS and PhD Dual Degree Program
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This program is for highly qualified nurses with a bachelor's
degree in nursing who are interested in an intensive, accelerated
program simultaneously offering master's preparation in one of
the specialty program areas and advanced research training at the
doctoral level.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
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The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed to
prepare nurses at the highest level for advanced clinical
practice in a specialty practice area. The program prepares
leaders who can critically evaluate the evidence base for care
and facilitate the translation and integration of research into
clinical practice, deliver such care, set health care policy,
manage clinical care units and health systems, solve health care
dilemmas, work skillfully as members of interdisciplinary teams,
and reduce disparities in health care.
PhD Program
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This program is for those who aspire to academic and research
leadership roles within health care and educational settings.
Registered Nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists
and social workers (all of whom have prior MS degrees) are
welcome to apply for the PhD in Health Practice Research. Two
centers of excellence--in aging and high-risk children and
youth--provide outstanding collaborative opportunities for study
and mentorship. Doctoral students may also pursue study in a
variety of other scientific interests represented by the faculty.
Registered Nurse First Assistant Program
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The RN First Assistant (RNFA) program is designed to provide
experienced perioperative nurses with the advanced preparation
necessary to assume the role of first assistant.