What can babies' teeth tell us about moms' stress levels? 🦷 Researchers in nursing, dentistry, and psychiatry at @urochester.bsky.social found for the first time that there's a connection between stress-related hormones during late pregnancy and how quickly babies' teeth appear. #URochesterResearch

Dr. Loretta Ford's Unification Model integrated nursing practice, education, and research to improve care. @meredithkells.bsky.social and colleagues at @urmed.bsky.social share how they're carrying on her legacy through teamwork in Adolescent Medicine. Out now in JNP: bit.ly/ford-jnp1

ICYMI: We're launching a new initiative to strengthen youth mental healthcare in high-need areas with @ur-warnerschool.bsky.social. 🤝 Susan Blaakman, director of our Psychiatric Mental Health NP program, talked to @wxxieducation.bsky.social about how the initiative will improve training and care.

#URNursing and @ur-warnerschool.bsky.social are proud to launch a new initiative to strengthen mental healthcare for youth in under-resourced and rural areas. 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬: 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 will train 48 mental health counselors and psychiatric NPs over the next 4 years:

A new issue of our magazine, Rochester Nursing, is out now! ✨ In the cover story, find out how the nurse-led @urmed.bsky.social Center for Employee Wellness is helping Western New Yorkers reduce their heart health risks — and the cost of treating them. urson.us/mag | #URNursing #URochesterResearch

As our new nursing grads step into this calling, they’ll mark the moment at our August pinning ceremony.💙 This summer, #URNursing alumni can be part of the milestone — share your words of wisdom and encouragement to be passed on to our graduates during the ceremony by July 28: lnkd.in/gp4Z-ifu 📨

Why don’t stress, trauma, and adversity affect everyone the same? 🤔 That question is the foundation of the @urochester.bsky.social Resilience Research Center (UR³C), co-led by Professor Kathi Heffner. The transdisciplinary center was awarded multi-year funding: bit.ly/448ZcjL | #URochesterResearch

What an absolute honor to give Grand Rounds St. Jude today. I spoke on improving the health & quality of life of LGBTQ+ AYA cancer survivors. I also got to celebrate the legacy of Danny Thomas & the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities by touring the campus. @urnursing.bsky.social

Assistant Professor Yang Yu is the recipient of a University Research Award for a study on the impact of semaglutide, a medication primarily used for Type 2 diabetes weight management, on mental health. Congratulations to Dr. Yu and team! #URochesterResearch

Congratulations to our 2025 faculty and staff award recipients! 🌟 Our annual end-of-year awards honor contributions to education, research, clinical practice, and the School’s overall workplace culture and community. Read more: bit.ly/son_eoy25 💐

Congratulations #UR2025 graduates! Our faculty joined this morning’s Commencement Ceremony at @urochester.bsky.social to cheer on the Class of 2025, including several #URNursing grads. 💙🎓

Join us tomorrow as #URNursing researchers present data from our Memphis New Mothers Study, a 30-year study that has tracked the impact of nurse home visits on first-time moms and paved the way for the Nurse Family Partnership. Lunch will be provided. urson.us/3HnZuaj #URochesterResearch

#NursesWeek Spotlight: ✨ "Nursing isn’t just about treating an illness — it’s about being present, being patient, and being a steady hand during times of uncertainty," says Diyor Mukhammadov '24N, who recently began his nursing career at @wilmotcancer.bsky.social: bit.ly/nnw-diyor

Happy #NursesWeek! 💙🩺 Meet #UR2025 graduate Faith Carini-Graves. She began working in healthcare as a home health aide when she was seeking a career change. Today, she's a psychiatric NP caring for youth in the community and graduating with her doctorate: bit.ly/nnw-faith

Our scholarly project showcase highlighted the impacts our DNP candidates are making in each of their clinical areas. Congrats to our Spring 2025 grads! 🎓 Learn more about our program, which recently ranked among the Top 30 #DNP programs in @usnews.com: urson.us/dnp-program ✨

A recent #URNursing study examines providers' perspectives on couples HIV testing & counseling. The intervention could enhance patient-provider engagement and help address not only HIV transmission, but Western New York's increase in STIs. #URochesterResearch #HealthLiteracy doi.org/10.1371/jour...

We are proud to be among the #BestNursingSchools for master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, according to @usnews.com. #URNursing is home to some of the nation's oldest and most prominent graduate programs for nurses. Read more about what makes us stand out: urmc.info/25SONRanks 🥳

Hi from Philly! 👋 We're at the Eastern Nursing Research Society’s Scientific Sessions, presenting our latest research and scholarly projects. Find our team at the conference to learn about #URochesterResearch and opportunities to work with us. urson.us/research | #NursingScience #ENRS2025

Earlier this spring, we lost a beloved leader, advocate, mentor, and friend. Join us on May 6 in Evarts Lounge as we celebrate Dean Emerita Kathy Rideout’s contributions, impact, and legacy. Read more about Kathy's life and legacy, and share a message on our tribute board: urmc.info/khrtribute

Allergy Advocates New York joined us to lead an #EpiNearYou training this week, empowering more than 60 future nurses with the knowledge and confidence to respond to anaphylaxis emergencies. 👏 We are grateful for their work to enhance allergy education and preparedness! 💙 #URNursing #Allergies

For #CertCNLDay, @urmed.bsky.social transplant nurse and living donor advocate Nicole Rossiter tells us why she chose to pursue her master's here as a #ClinicalNurseLeader, and what the role means to her. urmc.info/cnl_nr #URNursing | @urochester.bsky.social

Happy #CertCNLDay! 💛 #ClinicalNurseLeader master's student and @urmed.bsky.social acute medicine nurse Matt Ramos '21N shares his passion for public health, leadership, and advocacy. Read more about how he hopes to make a lasting impact as a future CNL: urmc.info/cnl_mr | #URNursing

Hot off the press in @intjeatdisord.bsky.social- food insecurity and eating disorders are a problem on college campuses-this shows FI contributes to ED symptoms, underlining the need to screen. Thank you for the collaboration, @drheatherdavis.bsky.social and team!! doi.org/10.1002/eat....

Our Experiential Learning Summit returns June 6! 💡 We are seeking abstracts on various topics surrounding distance health professions education and #onlinelearning. Submit an abstract by March 24 and sign up for early bird registration by May 2. Contact hours will be provided. urmc.info/els25

Our new School-Based Health Center at Rochester's Monroe High School is officially OPEN! 🩺💙 Our team of experienced providers is here to help students access the physical and mental health care they need, when they need it, without missing school. Learn more: urmc.info/mhs_sbhc

Caregivers don't always receive the care they need for themselves. Professor Kathi Heffner discusses recent #URochesterResearch that's aiming to change that. Read about #URNursing's caregiving research in our magazine: urson.us/mag Find active studies on healthy aging: urmc.info/son_harp

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined University and @urmed.bsky.social leaders on the Rochester campus on Friday to highlight the importance of the National Institutes of Health funding and the critical role it plays to fuel the discoveries that save lives #URochesterResearch

HomeMed-APD, an innovative medication optimization program led by #URNursing's Jinjiao Wang, is showing how #deprescribing can work in home healthcare settings for older adults with dementia. She talked to @lowninstitute.org about her recent #URochesterResearch:

Recent #URochesterResearch from our cardiovascular nursing team marks a meaningful step forward in utilizing #ArtificialIntelligence and ECG analysis to improve heart failure detection and management. Out now in the Journal of Electrocardiology: urmc.info/1UR

Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧🐍 As we welcome the Year of the Snake in our nursing community, we find great inspiration in the qualities associated with it: wisdom, transformation, and personal growth. Wishing each of you joy, good health, and prosperity in the year ahead. ✨

The #URNursing Dean’s Lecture Series kicks off tomorrow as Professor Salah Al-Zaiti leads a powerful discussion on #ArtificialIntelligence's role in advancing cardiac care. 💡 Registration is FREE and open to anyone interested in the future of AI in healthcare! urmc.info/dls1 | #URochesterResearch

Our community is mourning the loss of Loretta Ford, the School of Nursing's founding dean and an internationally renowned nursing leader who is known for co-creating the nurse practitioner role. Read about Dr. Ford's inspiring life and legacy, and share your own memories: urmc.info/ford_tribute

Nursing and public health researchers are developing a culturally tailored mobile health tool that incorporates dietary assessment through food photography. They hope to prevent diet-related diseases among Mexican immigrant farmworkers. Out now in @jmirpub.bsky.social | #URochesterResearch

The future just got brighter, thanks to more than 70 new bachelor's-prepared nurses! 😎 We loved hearing these inspiring words from Accelerated Bachelor's class speaker Steve Foster at our December Pinning Ceremony. #URNursing 💙

Celebrating our fall accelerated bachelor’s and RN-to-BS graduates at today’s Pinning Ceremony. 💙✨ Congratulations to @urochester.bsky.social’s newest bachelor’s-prepared nurses! #UR2024

The @americanheart.bsky.social Council on Cardiovascular & Stroke Nursing recently recognized @urmed.bsky.social nursing leaders Salah Al-Zaiti and Ann Leonhardt-Caprio for their research and clinical contributions. Read more: urmc.info/1Rf ❤️

From the city to upstate, Assistant Professor Lauren Ghazal is determined to transform cancer care and help adolescent and young adult survivors live happier, healthier lives. Congratulations on your NYAM induction! ✨ urson.us/3WIY6X1

White coats, bright futures ✨ It's almost the end of the semester for our East High School career exploration students, who are preparing for a final reception and poster session this Wednesday. Thanks to our faculty, students, and @urmed.bsky.social nurses for mentoring our future healthcare pros!

Actor Giancarlo Esposito, best known for Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian, and Do the Right Thing, will deliver the University’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address on Thursday, January 30. Learn more and save the date! events.rochester.edu/event/mlk-co...

We recently celebrated Professor Sally Norton, senior associate dean for research, as she was named New York's Distinguished Nurse Researcher by the Foundation for New York State Nurses. 👏 Read more about Dr. Norton and her research in palliative care: urmc.info/1QC | #URochesterResearch

We are excited to announce the launch of a new Master’s Direct Entry program, designed for individuals with a non-nursing bachelor's who are interested in pursuing a nursing career. Join us for an info session on Dec. 9 to learn more about curriculum, admissions process and career opportunities:

As we observe #WorldAIDSDay this week, we remain committed to improving health outcomes for all impacted by HIV, empowering people to take charge of their health, and ending stigma. ❤️ Learn about UR Nursing's #HIVResearch and join us in creating a brighter, healthier future: urson.us/inshhr

Chest pain is the second most common reason to present to the emergency department in the U.S. Recent #URochesterResearch led by Prof. Mary Carey and PhD student Sudhir Mummidi evaluates an FDA-approved wireless 12‑lead ECG patch for serial cardiac monitoring in the hospital setting. urmc.info/1Qk

We're new here! Allow us to introduce ourselves. We're @urochester.bsky.social's School of Nursing. 👋 Follow along as we share updates on education, research & scientific discovery, clinical services we provide in the community, and the people who make us #URNursing. Visit us 👉 son.rochester.edu