Loretta Ford: Celebrating a Century of Nursing Greatness
During a global pandemic that has underscored the importance of nursing, the profession took a moment to celebrate one of its living legends, Loretta Ford, who turned 100 in December.
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$3.6M NIH Grant Funds Center for Social Ties and Aging Research
A new center at the University of Rochester is bringing together researchers to find new and innovative ways to promote social connectedness and the overall health of older adults caring for a loved ...
Wellness that Works
A study of the UR Medicine Employee Wellness program published in the Journal of Population Health Management found that nearly 50 percent of participants who were at moderate to very high risk for ...
University of Rochester Schools of Medicine, Nursing Honored with HEED Excellence in Diversity Award
Two University of Rochester schools have been named recipients of the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
UR School of Nursing Advancing National Dialogue on DNP Impact
The University of Rochester School of Nursing will host its fourth annual Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Summit on Friday, Nov. 1.
Lynne Massaro Inducted as AANP Fellow
Lynne Massaro, who helped launch the first nurse practitioner residency program in New York state, has been accepted as a fellow in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Norton Chosen to Lead SON Research Mission
Sally Norton, a nationally recognized expert in palliative care research, has been named the new associate dean for research at the University of Rochester School of Nursing.
Study Examines Threshold of Home Health Care Services to Avoid Re-Hospitalization
An average of one to two home health physical therapy sessions per week can help lower the risk of re-hospitalization by up to 82 percent in older adults during a 60-day period, according to research ...
Match Day Ceremony Informs UR Medical Students Where They Will Head for Residency Training
Nearly 100 soon-to-be physicians from the UR School of Medicine and Dentistry got the results Friday of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), which matches the preference of students with ...
UR Medical Students Preparing to Meet their Match
Fourth-year medical students here and around the country will find out Friday where they will spend the next several years in training for their first jobs as physicians. At noon on March 15, during ...
Puerto Rican Children with Asthma Less Likely to Use Inhalers than Mexican American Children
Puerto Rican children were more likely to have poor or decreasing use of inhaled medication needed to control their asthma than Mexican American children, according to a new study by University of ...
Growing Number of Nurse Practitioners Providing Primary Care Offsetting Physician Shortages in Underserved Communities
A growing number of nurse practitioners are providing primary care in low-income and rural areas where physician supply is low, according to findings from a study led by University of Rochester ...
UR School of Nursing Offering Full Tuition Coverage to UR Employees for Select Programs
The University of Rochester School of Nursing announced a new pilot program supporting the ongoing education of University of Rochester employees.The UR School of Nursing Tuition Grant will ...
University of Rochester School of Nursing Repeat Winner of Excellence in Diversity Award
For the second straight year, the University of Rochester School of Nursing has been selected to receive the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into ...
$2.16M Grant Funds Study of Disproportionate HIV Infection Rates Among Women of Color
Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center have been awarded a $2.16 million grant to study disproportionately high HIV infection rates affecting women of color. Women account for 20 ...
Picking Peas to Patient Care
In early 1952, three nursing students from the University of Rochester were selected for an overseas trip to assist Europe with its massive post-war rehabilitation. Sponsored by the National Student ...
Small Beginnings, Expanding Ripples: The APNN Journey
From the very moment it was announced, there was tremendous pressure on the Accelerated Program for Non-Nurses (APNN) to succeed. Faced with a significant budget deficit and increased competition ...
UR School of Nursing Cuts Tuition of Degree-Completion Program for Nurses
Responding to New York State’s landmark “BS in 10” legislation requiring future nurses to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing within 10 years of their initial licensure, the UR School of Nursing ...
Norton Honored with HPNA Distinguished Researcher Award
Sally Norton, a nationally recognized expert in research dedicated to improving the care of patients with advanced illnesses, was honored with the prestigious Distinguished Researcher Award from the ...
Ciurzynski Elected Distinguished Fellow of National Academy of Practice in Nursing
Susan Ciurzynski, PhD, RN-BC, MS, PNP, VCE, has been elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academy of Practice (NAP) in Nursing, recognizing her outstanding achievements in nearly 30 ...
NIH Study to Examine Long-Term Effects of Pregnancy on Maternal Health, Biology
Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center are examining which metabolic changes of pregnancy may persist into the postpartum years and how this may contribute to an increased risk for ...
University of Rochester School of Nursing Unveils Online Care Management Education Program
The University of Rochester School of Nursing has launched a new online program designed for nurses or other health care professionals interested in pursuing advanced education in care management.
Karen Davis Tapped as Chief Nursing Executive
Karen K. Davis, PhD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, a nursing leader with 30 years of experience at Johns Hopkins Health System, has been selected as Associate Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) with ...
Amid Shortage, UR Nursing's Passport Health One of Select Clinics Offering Yellow Fever Vaccination
The Passport Health clinic at the University of Rochester School of Nursing is among a limited number of sites chosen to administer yellow fever immunizations during a period of anticipated shortages ...
University of Rochester School of Nursing Receives National Award for Excellence in Diversity
The University of Rochester School of Nursing has been selected to receive the 2017 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the ...
Study to Explore Possible Synergistic Effects of Exercise, Brain Training in Preventing Dementia
Feng Vankee Lin's new $3.67 million NIA grant will look to see if the benefits of engaging in a rigorously designed program of aerobic exercise and brain training will produce greater gains in ...
University of Rochester School of Nursing to Host 2nd Annual DNP Summit
The School of Nursing will host its 2nd annual Doctor of Nursing Practice Summit on Oct. 27. The event brings together local, regional, and national advanced practice nurses, leaders, policy makers, ...
Hyekyun Rhee Honored with NY Distinguished Researcher Award
Hyekyun Rhee, whose work with teens with asthma has spurred innovative approaches to help them better manage their condition, has been selected to receive the 2017 Distinguished Nurse Researcher ...
NIH Grant to Examine 'Person-Centered' Approach to Cognitive Training
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a grant to University of Rochester Medical Center researchers exploring methods of making cognitive training more effective for older adults by improving ...
LaRon Nelson Selected as AAN Fellow
LaRon Nelson, assistant professor at the University of Rochester School of Nursing, has been selected for induction as a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing (AAN). He is among a group of 173 ...
Clinical Trials Aim to Reduce Stress Burden for Dementia Caregivers
A pair of studies at the University of Rochester Medical Center is exploring ways to help those caring for a loved one with dementia to manage their own stress and improve their health so they can ...
URMC Launches World's First ECHO® Eating Disorders Clinic
Using videoconferencing, URMC experts train community providers to recognize and manage eating disorders.
Grant Supports Local In-Home Visit Program for Older Adults with Behavioral Health Needs
A grant from the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education provides funding for an innovative geriatric home visit program pairing local nurse practitioner students and medical ...
Nelson Receives International Honor for HIV Disparities Research
University of Rochester School of Nursing Assistant Professor LaRon Nelson named inaugural Ontario HIV Treatment Network Research Chair in HIV Program Science for Africa, Caribbean and Black ...
Lin Honored as 'Brilliant New Investigator'
Assistant Professor of Nursing Vankee Lin will be awarded the Brilliant New Investigator Award from the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS), Sept. 15-17 in Washington, D.C.
Hyekyun Rhee Selected as American Academy of Nursing Fellow
Hyekyun Rhee, whose research centers on developing innovative approaches to asthma self-management, has been selected as an American Academy of Nursing fellow.
UR Nursing Professor Invited to Present Research at the White House
University of Rochester School of Nursing professor LaRon E. Nelson is among a select group of researchers, program directors and community leaders invited to participate in a White House symposium ...