University of Rochester

The University of Rochester (UR) is a private university in Rochester, New York, offering both undergrad and graduate degree programs. It was established in 1850, and the first classes included a total of 60 students. The university now enrolls over 11,000 students and offers over 200 majors. The campus is in Rochester and includes 158 buildings on 600 acres of urban land. It is also home to The Institute of Optics, which was established with a grant from Bausch and Lomb and Eastman Kodak. This was the first educational program in the country devoted to optics. The university is structured into several colleges and schools, including the School of Nursing, which is on the campus of the UR Medical Center. 

A wide selection of nursing programs is offered at the University of Rochester. These CCNE-accredited programs include traditional BSN, RN to BSN, and accelerated BSN programs. The graduate-level programs include MSN, accelerated MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, Ph.D., and BSN to Ph.D. With the accelerated program, students can earn their BSN in just 12 months. The traditional program includes a standard four-year curriculum, with nursing courses offered during the junior and senior year. With both the accelerated and traditional BSN programs, students can complete clinical experiences at the University of Rochester Medical Center and nearby facilities.