Research Puerto Rican Children with Asthma Less Likely to Use Inhalers than Mexican American Children By Patrick Broadwater Feb. 8, 2019 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 ...
Research Growing Number of Nurse Practitioners Providing Primary Care Offsetting Physician Shortages in Underserved Communities By Patrick Broadwater Jan. 14, 2019 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 ...
Patient Care UR School of Nursing Offering Full Tuition Coverage to UR Employees for Select Programs By Patrick Broadwater Dec. 19, 2018 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 ...
Education 'They Not Only Saved Him, They Saved Me' By Ivy Burruto Nov. 1, 2018 For years, Barbara Simms has helped aspiring doctors sharpen their diagnostic abilities by portraying patients suffering from a wide spectrum of ailments and disorders. But it wasn’t until she found ...
Education National Nursing Leaders to Speak at the University of Rochester School of Nursing’s 3rd Annual DNP Summit By Reagan McNameeKing Oct. 14, 2018 Leading voices in nursing education and practice will come together at the University of Rochester School of Nursing’s annual Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Summit on Friday, Oct. 26.
Education University of Rochester School of Nursing Repeat Winner of Excellence in Diversity Award By Patrick Broadwater Oct. 11, 2018 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 ...
Research $2.16M Grant Funds Study of Disproportionate HIV Infection Rates Among Women of Color By Patrick Broadwater Oct. 8, 2018 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 ...
Education Picking Peas to Patient Care By Patrick Broadwater Sep. 18, 2018 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 ...
Education Small Beginnings, Expanding Ripples: The APNN Journey By Patrick Broadwater Sep. 18, 2018 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 ...
Patient Care Magnet Designation Acknowledges Nursing Excellence at Strong Memorial Hospital By Lori Barrette Aug. 23, 2018 UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial Hospital has earned re-designation as a Magnet® hospital from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a division of the American Nursing Association. Recognized around ...