Embracing and integrating technology to reinvent nursing education

In 2018, the leadership of the University of Rochester’s School of Nursing set out to revamp their program with the goal of answering a simple question: “How can we prepare today’s nursing students for success in the clinical setting?”

By building a partnership between instructional designers and faculty — a partnership that would foster mutual respect, support, and collaboration — the team identified proven, evidence-based practices and the need to invest in both pedagogy and technology to improve student learning outcomes.

The University of Rochester School of Nursing partnered with Wolters Kluwer to leverage innovative nursing education solutions and services from Lippincott®, NurseTim®, and NurseThink®. The partnership enabled the School of Nursing to remove barriers between “learning and applying knowledge” by providing challenging patient care opportunities in a safe, guided environment while fostering the development of clinical judgment.

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University of Rochester School of Nursing by the numbers

30+ programs across dregree, post-degree, and certificate options


91% of faculty that maintain active practice in clinical settings as part of a leading academic medical center


$5 million in research funding for 2022


Ranked No. 23 of the best U.S. undergraduate nursing programs, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2024 ranking

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Hear from the University of Rochester’s School of Nursing leadership about their innovation journey

Learn about the School of Nursing’s interdisciplinary approach to bringing clinical to the classroom and how they are tracking results based on student self-reported surveys and overall performance compared to national averages.


The early results? The School of Nursing is showing significant progress in programmatically advancing its digital transformation. They have been recognized by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) with a 2023 “Innovations in Professional Nursing Education” award that recognizes their successful transformation of nursing education at their institution.

Case study:
The University of Rochester School of Nursing revamps its nursing program
Go in-depth and download the full case study, which details the School of Nursing’s journey and how they have leveraged products from Wolters Kluwer to reinvent students’ learning experiences so they are more prepared for clinical practice.
  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing and Instructional Design Coordinator, University of Rochester School of Nursing
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We rely on partners like Lippincott and NurseTim to help us leverage technologies in new ways. As we continue to innovate, we strive to keep a diverse student population in mind - in how we design a curriculum that meets the needs of all learners, and in how we infuse technology. We continually reinforce concepts and create learning experiences that allow students to practice in ways that mimic real-world, bedside nursing.
Kaitlyn Burke, MS, RN, CCRN, CNEcl

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