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University of Rochester Nursing
Academic Medical Center · Rochester, New York 14642
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Academic Medical Center · Rochester, New York 14642
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The city
Rochester sits on Lake Ontario in western New York, where the Genesee River cuts through downtown. Neighborhoods like Park Avenue offer dining and nightlife. With a strong healthcare sector and easy access to the Finger Lakes, Rochester feels mid-sized and welcoming for an out-of-state RN seeking balance.
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Who they are
The University of Rochester School of Nursing is part of the University of Rochester Medicine academic health system, offering high-quality academic programs, a robust research portfolio, and extensive clinical and educational partnerships.
As an R1 research university, the institution advances excellence in education, research, and practice across its nursing enterprise. Clinical nursing positions are based at University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and affiliated facilities, including units such as GI/Sawgrass Nursing, Nephrology/Ambulatory Nursing, and a newly renovated 40-bed long-term care unit at St. Johns Nursing Home for alternate level of care (ALC) patients. Nurses at URMC may take on expanded roles including charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities, reflecting the institution's commitment to professional growth and leadership development within a premier academic health system.
The University of Rochester School of Nursing's mission states: 'Building on a pioneering legacy, the University of Rochester School of Nursing advances excellence in education, research, and practice. We foster a vibrant community where all are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.' The institution is guided by the Meliora ideal ('Ever Better') and shared values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability, with a stated commitment to setting the highest standards for how community members treat each other to ensure all can thrive.
Why nurses stay
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The reality check
The first year has a shape: exam, license, first job, base year, then the move. Residency windows and commitments carry fine print worth reading before you sign.
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