Accelerated Program for Non-Nurses Acceptance Guide
University of Rochester School of Nursing
Welcome!
Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Rochester School of Nursing! We are thrilled to welcome you to the Accelerated Program for Non-Nurses! As you consider your options, we hope you will agree that the UR School of Nursing is the perfect place to prepare for your future. Check out this Acceptance Guide to learn more about what to expect from your program and the vibrant community you will join on campus—as well as learning, living, and thriving in Rochester!
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You're almost there! Keep the celebration going while getting started on your next steps. Indicate your decision Complete your Admission Response form to signify your intent to enroll Submit your enrollment deposit Confirm by submitting your non-refundable $1,000 deposit, applied to your tuition Visit your Incoming Student portal Access important enrollment details, instructions, and resources Complete onboarding items and activities Meet compliance requirements, register for courses, and attend new student events
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Discover Rochester Whether you're just starting to plan your move, or Rochester is already home, there's plenty for you to discover. Inside the classroom, you'll experience an immersive and innovative education and make lasting relationships. Outside the classroom, you'll experience the history, culture, and nature that makes Rochester unique.
Moving here Relocating to Rochester? You can find safe, affordable housing in neighborhoods close to campus, including: Strong / White Coat Village Highland Park South Wedge / Swillburg 19th Ward Find apartments at: places4students.com rocrooms.com whitecoatvillage.com Need a furnished apartment near campus? urson.us/gradhousing
Living here Plenty of food, coffee, pharmacies, grocery stores and other necessities convenient to campus Shops, stores, cafes, and restaurants in South Wedge and Park Avenue neighborhoods
Loving it here Whether you're here for the year, or to stay, you'll be able to experience Rochester's four seasons, and the festivals, attractions, and natural wonders it has to offer. Visit urmc.rochester.edu/discover-rochester to discover why you'll love it here.
Vibrant museum, music, and arts scene in Neighborhood of the Arts and Grove Place neighborhood Neighborhoods around campus are walkable, but it is helpful to have a car for the times you may be assigned to a hospital and have early or late shifts
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Make campus connections Our partnership with—and proximity to—a leading academic medical center offers access to world-class clinical facilities, with an intimate classroom setting right across the street. This means that not only are most clinical experiences right in the neighborhood, but many graduates are employed with the Medical Center after graduation.
Gain immersive clinical experience at the University of Rochester Medical Center, featuring a four-time designated ANCC Magnet hospital, the region's largest and most advanced Emergency Department and only trauma center Learn from faculty who are transforming health care as researchers and clinicians Sharpen your critical thinking and clinical judgment skills at a nationally-ranked school that is redefining nursing education Experience our integrated approach to education, research, and practice through dynamic, interactive classroom experiences, simulation and lab environments, and clinical rotations across four specialty areas Tip: Many APNN students pursue practical work experience before pursuing a master’s degree. If you work as an RN at our affiliated University hospital, the master's can be completed using tuition benefits while working full-time.
"One appeal of the University of Rochester School of Nursing was its partnership with the Medical Center—that has really opened the door for a powerful clinical experience." Paige Steiner, '21N | Accelerated Bachelor's Program for Non-Nurses University of Rochester School of Nursing | APNN | 5
Forge your pathway Comprising 49 credits in generalist nursing courses over three full-time semesters, our APNN curriculum incorporates dynamic coursework, hands-on simulation and skills labs, and over 700 hours of clinical training in Med-Surg, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry. These rigorous learning components will give you the foundation and clinical preparedness you need to be a safe, competent nurse.
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17 credits 60 lab hours 120 clinical hours
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Semester 17.5 credits 30 lab hours 270 clinical hours
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14.5 credits 360 clinical hours
"Students need to engage in clinical reasoning and think critically in a clinical setting. We need to go beyond what a student knows to what they can do with what they know." Lydia Rotondo, DNP, RN, CNS, FNAP | Associate Dean for Education and Student Affairs University of Rochester School of Nursing | APNN | 6
Take care of yourself Nursing is already one of the most challenging education paths you can take - and the intensity of a rigorous full-time accelerated program can seem to leave little time to focus on anything else. But the most successful students—and most effective providers—know the importance of self-care. These are just a few keys to succeed.
Manage your responsibilities Planning, time management, and organization are essential to stay ahead at this program's accelerated pace
Make time for what matters Find ways to continue doing the things that bring you joy, help you recharge, or keep you grounded
Maintain your relationships Nurture your relationships with friends and family—as well as those with your cohort
"If you get a B because it meant that you could spend more time with your partner, or with your children— accept that. You're still going to be a wonderful nurse...because what's important to you are relationships." Patrick Hopkins, DNP, APRN, C-PNP, NNP | Co-Director, Accelerated Program for Non-Nurses
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Build your support network We are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students, that starts in the classroom and extends well beyond. From academic and personal resources to student organizations, the connections you make here will provide a community you can count on throughout your career.
Resources Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS) Instruction and tutoring Test-taking, math and writing skills Career planning Study skills Stress management Clinical and Educational Resource Center (CERC) Educational media library Equipment checkout Computer room, skills and simulation lab reservations
Academic Advisor Course Faculty Program Director Disability Services IT Services Miner Library Student Affairs Central resource for SON student events, activities and more
University of Rochester resources University Health Service (UHS) University Counseling Center (UCC) Interfaith Chapel Basic Needs Hub Food pantry
Get involved Leading with Integrity for Tomorrow (LIFT) Student-led initiative focused on facilitating student networking, development of advocacy and leadership skills, and diversity education
Near Peer Mentors APNN graduates providing academic and personal mentorship for navigating demands of an accelerated program
Rochester Black Nurses Association (RBNA) Local chapter representing and providing a forum for Black nurses to advocate for and ensure access to the highest quality of health care for persons of color
Street Outreach Direct action student-led organization working in partnership with School of Medicine to provide health screenings, first aid, and resource support for Rochester's homeless community
"The students who are most successful in this program are those who utilize the resources available to help them be successful." Lisa Brophy, EdD, RN, MSBA, CNE | Assistant Dean for Education
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Celebrate diversity Fostering an inclusive learning environment that reflects and values diversity and equity is central to who we are, and shapes a better educated, more culturally sensitive and attentive health care workforce that will be well-prepared to meet the needs of patients. We're proud of this commitment, and strive to be ever better.
Initiatives Expansion of the Council for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Student organizations: LIFT, Street Outreach Four-time consecutive winner of the HEED Excellence in Diversity Award Sponsor for the Rochester Black Nurses Association and peer mentoring program Dean's Diversity Scholarships for students underrepresented in nursing Curricular review and addition of new coursework around diversity in health care
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"I look forward to working together to thoughtfully and respectfully develop strategies to increase diversity throughout the nursing workforce and academic nursing pipeline.” Mitchell Wharton, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNS | Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion
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Drive innovation We're recognized nationally as a leader in nursing education. Here, academic innovation is inspired not just by our mission to engage our students while they are with us, but to prepare them for success in their careers as they enter a complex and evolving health care landscape.
The Redefining Our Classroom Initiative (iROC) leverages technology to shift the traditional classroom into a dynamic learning environment
During Orientation, students receive their iPad device, case and crayon and attend guided training sessions to become familiar with the applications and resources used throughout the program, including: Kahoot! Padlet CoursePoint
Did you know? We've been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for continuous innovation in learning, teaching, and the school environment.
Our Flipped Classroom approach presents pre-class learning that introduces basic concepts, then focuses on application of those concepts during face-to-face class time
Pre-learning activities provide a foundation of concepts and may include podcasts or presentations, picmonics or virtual simulations In-class activities may include short, interactive game-based quizzes or collaborative learning activities
"In a traditional classroom setting, students aren't really able to process as they're learning. But with the iPad, students can do and learn all at the same time." Kaitlyn Burke, MS, RN, CCRN, CNE-cl | Instructor of Clinical Nursing University of Rochester School of Nursing | APNN | 10
Experience your education Our active and experiential learning opportunities, collaborative tools, and educational technologies put our students at the center of their own learning experience, which promotes critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and problem solving skills—and makes our students better nurses.
Through experiential learning, students gain realistic insight to every aspect of their future roles in nursing—from patient interaction and care, to solving clinical problems, to communicating and collaborating within a health care team. The deliberate practice and rigorous selfreflection associated with simulation provides our students the invaluable opportunity to exercise their clinical reasoning and build skills and confidence by making safe mistakes in a learning environment.
Check it out: Our Helen Wood Hall building expansion adds 22,000 sq. ft. feet of experiential learning space and features a 20-bed skills lab, four state-of-the-art simulation labs with high fidelity mannequins, augmented and virtual reality equipment, and clinical learning classrooms
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Look ahead Today, becoming an RN is just the first step to a world of opportunities. You will be joining a workforce that continues to be in demand and a vital force in the shift toward high quality patient-centered care. Here, you will learn to become a nurse who asks better questions, thinks critically, and makes the right decisions to ensure that every patient receives the best possible care regardless of who they are or where they may be.
Nursing among top careers for job placement, security and growth for 2021-2029
Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 175,900 openings each year through 2029
Average salary of $66,512 for new RN in Rochester, NY, or $86,930 after 10 years
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UR Nursing average NCLEX-RN pass rate over past 5 years
UR Nursing employment rate 12 months after graduation
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National average NCLEX-RN pass rate over past 5 years
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Indeed
Changing demographics require more nurses to care for aging population
Highest demand areas are hospitals, outpatient and long-term care facilities
Graduates of accelerated programs highly desired for clinical skills and acuity
National employment rate 12 months after graduation
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Invest in your future Becoming a nurse means joining a strong and respected workforce in the most trusted profession. But we know it also means a significant commitment of your time, energy, and resources. Pursuing your second degree in nursing can feel overwhelming and exciting, but with the right planning and support, you can be confident in your decision to make a worthwhile investment in your education and future—and in changing the lives of others.
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Visit urson.us/cost-estimate for an estimate of your total cost of attendance, including:
Go to urson.us/financing-apnn for instructions on completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine your federal loan qualification.
You may apply for private loans or outside scholarships for any costs not covered by federal aid. Visit urson.us/financing-apnn for more information and resources to help you:
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School Code: 002894 Grade Level: Fifth year/other undergrad Degree Type: Second bachelor's Graduate/Professional Program: No
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University of Rochester School of Nursing
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