University of Rochester nursing
Rochester, New York · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 92.95% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree Baccalaureate Degree Programs | Rochester | 92.95% (2025, 156 first-time takers) Board source |
The New York board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 301 |
| 2015 | 321 |
| 2016 | 264 |
| 2017 | 267 |
| 2018 | 266 |
| 2019 | 282 |
| 2020 | 303 |
| 2021 | 295 |
| 2022 | 380 |
| 2023 | 319 |
| 2024 | 280 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 152 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | 23 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Master's degree | 18 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 16 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader 51.3820 | Master's degree | 15 |
| Critical Care Nursing 51.3814 | Master's degree | 12 |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3809 | Master's degree | 9 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Master's degree | 6 |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3809 | Post-master's certificate | 5 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | 4 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader 51.3820 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 4 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Post-master's certificate | 3 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 3 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 51.3806 | Post-master's certificate | 3 |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | 3 |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3809 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 2 |
| Critical Care Nursing 51.3814 | Post-master's certificate | 2 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | None reported |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 51.3806 | Master's degree | None reported |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | None reported |
| Critical Care Nursing 51.3814 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | None reported |
| Clinical Nurse Leader 51.3820 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Federal funding
27 federal awards under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $25.2m. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov. The 12 largest are shown.
| Amount | Program | Period | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| $6.5m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2016-09-15 to 2026-09-30 | National Institutes of Health |
| $4.3m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2015-09-05 to 2026-02-28 | National Institutes of Health |
| $2.9m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2014-09-15 to 2020-06-30 | National Institutes of Health |
| $2.8m | Advanced Nursing Education 93.247 | 2023-08-01 to 2027-07-31 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $2.6m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2018-04-01 to 2024-07-31 | National Institutes of Health |
| $2.2m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2018-09-26 to 2024-06-30 | National Institutes of Health |
| $1.5m | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2012-09-27 to 2017-07-31 | National Institutes of Health |
| $784k | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2023-09-20 to 2025-03-21 | National Institutes of Health |
| $462k | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2022-08-17 to 2025-07-31 | National Institutes of Health |
| $453k | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2019-09-25 to 2023-07-31 | National Institutes of Health |
| $140k | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2025-06-17 | through UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION |
| $75k | Nursing Research 93.361 | 2020-08-03 | through ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY |
Faculty
6 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Chief Nursing OfficerDirector, Cancer Nursing
- Project NurseInstructor of Clinical Nursing
- Interim Co-Specialty DirectorsFamily & Adult-Gerontology Primary NP
- Administrative AssistantAssociate Dean for Operations & Finance
- Chief Wellness OfficerAssociate Professor of Clinical Nursing
- Chief Nursing ExecutiveAssociate Dean of Clinical Practice
Source: school nursing faculty page
From University of Rochester’s nursing pages
Simulation
“Learn how best to care for your future patients with clinical rotations at the University of Rochester Medical Center, plus more than 90 hours in the state-of-the-art simulation center.”
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Clinical placements
“Clinical rotations expose you to different units, helping you identify your preferred work environment.”
son.rochester.edu
Admission
“Submit your application and all required materials to the 12-Month ABSN program by the application deadline”
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