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You're prepared to take on more autonomy in your professional journey and create an even greater difference for your patients. As a nurse practitioner, you'll offer specialized knowledge and professional excellence that leads to better compensation and deeper relationships with those under your care. The University of Rochester School of Nursing offers top-ranked Nurse Practitioner programs (both MS and Post-MS), recognized nationally for their quality. Over five decades ago, our founding dean Loretta Ford revolutionized healthcare by establishing the nurse practitioner role. Currently, our faculty consists of trailblazing researchers and practitioners who define excellence in specialized areas such as pediatric and psychiatric/mental health care. The University of Rochester Medical Center—a cutting-edge healthcare system—provides the perfect environment for comprehensive clinical training.