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In 2026, Rutgers School of Nursing proudly celebrates 70 years of defining excellence—honoring a bold legacy that has shaped nursing education, research, and practice since 1956. Learn more.
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Angela Starkweather Helps Shape National Dialogue on AI, Genomics, and the Future of CareMar 27, 2026March 27, 2026 -
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Ketamine May Fight Chronic Fatigue, Study SuggestsFeb 12, 2026February 12, 2026 -
School of Nursing taps world-renowned NIH investigator as inaugural vice dean of researchFeb 2, 2026February 2, 2026 -
Rutgers School of Nursing Partners With Axia Women’s Health to Expand Nurse-Midwifery TrainingJan 29, 2026January 29, 2026 -
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Belonging at the center: Dean Angela Starkweather on Leadership and what gives her hopeNov 12, 2025November 12, 2025 -
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Professor Laura Mularz receives 2025 Nurse Recognition Award from the New Jersey League for NursingNov 5, 2025November 5, 2025 -
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Rutgers and Saudi nursing school forge partnership to strengthen global nursing workforceOct 24, 2025October 24, 2025 -
Rutgers School of Nursing earns eighth consecutive Best Schools for Men in Nursing AwardOct 23, 2025October 23, 2025 -
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National Commission for Health Education Credentialing spotlights School of Nursing's Mitchell MarcusOct 21, 2025October 21, 2025 -
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Shaping the future of Nurse Anesthesia at Rutgers: A conversation with Professor Thomas PallariaOct 16, 2025October 16, 2025 -
Rutgers School of Nursing Receives national award for Higher Education Excellence and DistinctionSep 11, 2025September 11, 2025 -
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Associate Professor Kimberly Prado inducted as Fellow, American Association of Nurse PractitionersAug 4, 2025August 4, 2025 -
Rutgers leaders join groundbreaking for New Jersey’s flagship Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center in TrentonJul 23, 2025July 23, 2025 -
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Rutgers School of Nursing receives million gift for scholarships and student emergency supportJun 9, 2025June 9, 2025 -
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U. S. News & World Report ranks Rutgers School of Nursing doctorate program 4th highest in the nation.Apr 8, 2025April 8, 2025 -
America’s Measles Outbreak: What You Need to KnowMar 11, 2025March 11, 2025 -
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Rutgers School of Nursing alumnus recognized among "New Jersey's Favorite Kids' Doctors"Jan 14, 2025January 14, 2025 -
Aline Holmes is first nurse appointed to Penn Medicine Princeton Health Board of TrusteesJan 10, 2025January 10, 2025 -
Nurse Practitioners — "At the Heart of Health Care"Nov 12, 2024November 12, 2024 -
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New Student Spotlight: Triumphant AyodeleSep 5, 2024September 5, 2024 -
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John A. Nelson appointed to François-Xavier Bagnoud Chair in Community and Family-Centered CareJun 21, 2024June 21, 2024 -
"If it's gonna be, it's up to me." Class of 2024 nursing graduates are called to make a differenceMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024 -
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Health equity expert Loretta Sweet Jemmott to present keynote at Rutgers School of Nursing ConvocationMay 2, 2024May 2, 2024 -
Rutgers School of Nursing professor and student win top awards at annual research conferenceApr 24, 2024April 24, 2024 -
Amy Sweeney named assistant dean for Rutgers School of Nursing bachelor's degree program at Camden County CollegeApr 18, 2024April 18, 2024 -
Rutgers School of Nursing will help lead state's maternal and infant health initiative in TrentonApr 15, 2024April 15, 2024 -
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Rutgers School of Nursing reaches No. 5 national ranking in U.S. News 2024 Best Graduate ProgramsApr 9, 2024April 9, 2024 -
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Jeannette Manchester named associate dean for the Center for Educational Innovation and QualityFeb 12, 2024February 12, 2024 -
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Rutgers Nursing alumna shares new hopes for health care research aiming to help people with disabilitiesJan 13, 2024January 13, 2024 -
Rutgers nursing student is special guest at NJ Gov. Murphy's State of the State addressJan 10, 2024January 10, 2024 -
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In Memoriam: Mary C. KamienskiDec 4, 2023December 4, 2023 -
World AIDS Day 2023: Professor Jeffrey Kwong discusses progress and challenges in ending HIVNov 27, 2023November 27, 2023 -
Rutgers School of Nursing receives national award for advancing men in nursing–for the 6th year running.Nov 6, 2023November 6, 2023 -
Rutgers Nursing Alumni Awards are announced; gala celebration event is set for November 30Nov 7, 2023November 7, 2023 -
Kyle D. Warren appointed associate vice chancellor for student affairs at Rutgers HealthOct 24, 2023October 24, 2023 -
Rutgers School of Nursing receives Excellence in Diversity Award for 2023 from Insight Into Diversity magazineOct 11, 2023October 11, 2023 -
Wendy Budin is named interim associate dean of faculty affairs at Rutgers School of NursingOct 5, 2023October 5, 2023 -
Nadine Aktan appointed to lead undergraduate programs as interim associate dean at Rutgers School of NursingOct 5, 2023October 5, 2023 -
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Professor Olga Jarrín receives Distinguished Nurse Researcher Award for 2023 from Hispanic Nurses AssociationSep 12, 2023September 12, 2023 -
Executive Vice Dean Susan Salmond receives Philippine Nurses Association's Legacy Award for 2023Sep 11, 2023September 11, 2023 -
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Rutgers School of Nursing's Julie Blumenfeld and John Nelson to be inducted into American Academy of NursingJul 3, 2023July 3, 2023 -
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Olga F. Jarrín Montaner appointed to Hunterdon Endowed Professorship in Nursing ResearchJun 23, 2023June 23, 2023 -
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Nursing Convocation celebrates Class of 2023May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 -
Class of '23: Daughter’s Sickle Cell battle propelled nursing student’s career helping othersMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023 -
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Upcoming Events
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Mar30Pathways to Healthy Aging: How Lifestyle, Genetics & Environment Promote Resilience Against Alzheimer’s Disease in Older African Americans
12:00 p.m. | Newark campus or online
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May19Explore Nursing Informatics: Meet the Specialty Director
online | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
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Apr21Explore Nursing Informatics: Meet the Specialty Director
online | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
April 21, 2026 -
Sep11Welcome Back BBQ
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | New Brunswick
September 11, 2026 -
Mar17Sleep Month: Sleep Mitigation Strategies and the Health Impacts of Shift Work
10 AM | Virtual via Zoom
March 17, 2026 -
May3170 Acts of Kindness Donation Deadline
Multiple locations
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Mar30Explore Adult-Gerontology Acute Care: Meet the Specialty Director (Virtual)
Virtual | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
March 30, 2026 -
Mar17Explore Adult-Gerontology Acute Care: Meet the Specialty Director (Virtual)
Virtual | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET
March 17, 2026 -
Mar16Explore Adult-Gerontology Acute Care: Meet the Specialty Director (Virtual)
Virtual | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
March 16, 2026 -
Mar5Explore Adult-Gerontology Acute Care: Meet the Specialty Director (Virtual)
Virtual | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
March 5, 2026 -
Mar4Explore Adult-Gerontology Acute Care: Meet the Specialty Director (Virtual)
Virtual | 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM
March 4, 2026 -
Apr24Rutgers School of Nursing Giving Day 2026
nursing.rutgers.edu/giving
April 24, 2026 -
Apr6Nurse Anesthesia Info Session (Virtual)
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Virtual
April 6, 2026 -
Feb6Traditional, 4-Year BS in Nursing Info Session - New Brunswick (In-person)
New Brunswick | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
February 6, 2026 -
Feb18School Nurse Certificate Info Session
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | online
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Jan14School Nurse Certificate Info Session
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | online
January 14, 2026 -
Sep24Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - Balance, Energy, and Mindfulness Webinar
Online | 11:30 - 1:00 pm
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Nov19Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania Convention
Harrisburg, PA | November 19–21
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Sep11Cram the Cruiser School Supply Drive
Various Locations
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Jan262+2 BS in Nursing Program Information Session - Blackwood Campus
Online | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
January 26, 2026 -
Jan72+2 BS in Nursing Program Information Session - Blackwood Campus
Online | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
January 7, 2026 -
Dec152+2 BS in Nursing Program Information Session - Blackwood Campus
Online | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Nov20Rutgers University Alumni Association Scholarships and Awards Gala 2025
Grand Marquis, Old Bridge, New Jersey
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Dec7Ten Years Strong in Blackwood Anniversary Event
Blackwood, NJ | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Jan23Traditional, 4-Year BS in Nursing Info Session - Newark (In-person)
180 University Ave., Newark, NJ - 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m.
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Sep18Second-Degree Nursing – Large Information Session
Online - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Aug21Second-Degree Nursing - Large Information Session
Online - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
August 21, 2025 -
Jun11Wound Closure/Suture Workshop
Newark, NJ | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
June 11, 2026 -
Mar12Wound Closure/Suture Workshop
Newark, NJ | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Jul17Second-Degree Nursing - Large Information Session
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. ET | Online
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Aug20Pathways Program Information Session
online | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. ET
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Jul16Pathways Program Information Session
onlne | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET
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Jan9Traditional 4-Year Nursing Information Session - New Brunswick Campus
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET | New Brunswick, NJ
January 9, 2026 -
Jul10Traditional 4-Year Nursing Information Session (Zoom) featuring Newark Campus
4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Zoom
July 10, 2025 -
Jan15School-to-School Transfer Information Session (Virtual)
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Zoom
January 15, 2026 -
Feb19School-to-School Transfer Information Session (Virtual)
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Zoom
February 19, 2026 -
Feb17Traditional 4-Year Nursing Information Session (Virtual) featuring New Brunswick Campus
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Zoom
February 17, 2026 -
Oct14Traditional 4-Year Nursing Information Session (Zoom) featuring New Brunswick Campus
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Zoom
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Jun20IV Therapy Training Course
Newark, NJ | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Jun13IV Therapy Training Course
New Brunswick, NJ | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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May16IV Therapy Training Course
Newark, NJ | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Apr18IV Therapy Training Course
Newark, NJ | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Apr12IV Therapy Training Course
Marlton, NJ | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Mar14IV Therapy Training Course
Newark, NJ | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Apr21Spring 2025 Honors Research Symposium
Newark | 12:30PM - 3:50PM | Ackerson Hall 3rd Floor Atrium
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Dec17School Nurse Certificate Info Session
5:30-6:30 p.m. | Online
December 17, 2025 -
Mar13Student Satisfaction and Engagement Survey
Complete the survey for a chance to win Amazon gift cards!
March 13, 2026 -
May27Forensic Nurse Examiner Course
Online and In-Person | May 27 - August 13, 2025
May 27, 2025 -
Sep2Forensic Nurse Examiner Course
Online and in-person | September 2 -November 16, 2025,
September 2, 2025 -
Mar12Rutgers School of Nursing Giving Days 2025
March 12 & 13, 2025
March 12, 2025 -
Mar12Rutgers Where You Work - Alumni at UH Event
Newark | 185 South Orange Ave. | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Apr14Addressing Equity and the Impact of Social Determinants on Maternal Health
New Brunswick, NJ | 9:00a.m. - 2:30p.m.
April 14, 2025 -
Apr21Meet the Director of the Midwifery Program
Online | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
April 21, 2025 -
Dec92+2 BS in Nursing Program Information Session - Blackwood Campus
Online | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
December 9, 2025 -
Nov192+2 BS in Nursing Program Information Session - Blackwood Campus
Online | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
November 19, 2025 -
Feb2February 2, 2026
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Jan9Winter Institute for Scoping Reviews
via Zoom
January 9, 2026 -
Feb26Meet the Specialty Director: Psychiatric/Mental Health NP
Online | 2:00 – 3:00p.m.
February 26, 2025 -
Nov2STTI Alpha Tau Chapter Inaugural Research Symposium
New Brunswick, NJ
November 2, 2024 -
May28Forensic Nurse Examiner Course – Clinical Skills Only
Newark, NJ | June 7 & 8, 2024 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)
May 28, 2024 -
Oct3Master of Science in Nursing Leadership Information Session
Online | 6:00 p.m.
October 3, 2024 -
Jan14January 14, 2025
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Apr8Meet the Specialty Director: Psychiatric/Mental Health NP
Online | 1:00 – 2:00p.m.
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May23Rutgers Midwifery 50th Anniversary Networking and Awards Reception
Newark, Ackerson Hall | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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Apr19Honors Research Symposium
Newark Campus | 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Ackerson Hall, Atrium
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Mar21March 21, 2024
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Mar20March 20, 2024
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Feb10Forensic Nurse Examiner Course
Online & In-person
February 10, 2025 -
Jan8Wound Closure/Suture Workshop
Newark, NJ | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
January 8, 2026 -
Feb13SON Simulation Lab Tours - New Brunswick Campus
New Brunswick, NJ | 11:00am - 2:00pm
February 13, 2026 -
Mar5SON Simulation Lab Tours - New Brunswick Campus
New Brunswick, NJ | 11:00am - 2:00pm
March 5, 2026 -
Mar12SON Simulation Lab Tours - New Brunswick Campus
New Brunswick, NJ | 11:00am - 2:30pm
March 12, 2026 -
Feb27SON Simulation Lab Tours - New Brunswick Campus
New Brunswick, NJ | 11:00am - 2:30pm
February 27, 2026 -
Feb13SON Simulation Lab Tours - New Brunswick Campus
New Brunswick, NJ | 11:00am - 2:30pm
February 13, 2025 -
Apr21Meet the Director of the Midwifery Program
Online | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
April 21, 2025 -
Jan29Meet the Director of the Midwifery Program
Online | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
January 29, 2025 -
Feb21Journeys to Success in Nursing Leadership: Timeless Takeaways
Online | 11:00am - 12:15pm ET
February 21, 2024 -
Dec4Meet the Specialty Director: Family NP
Online | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
December 4, 2024 -
Feb17Meet the Specialty Director: Family NP
Online | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
February 17, 2025 -
Feb7Meet the Specialty Director: Family NP
Online | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
February 7, 2025 -
Mar5Meet the Specialty Director: Family NP – Emergency Care (Online Information Session)
Online | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
March 5, 2025 -
Nov1Advancing Well-being in the Workplace: Strategies for Nurse Leaders
Online | 11:00am - 12:15pm ET
November 1, 2023 -
Jul11Traditional Bachelor’s Program Information Session & Tour (New Brunswick)
New Brunswick, NJ | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
July 11, 2025 -
Mar13Meet the Director of the Midwifery Program
Online | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
March 13, 2025 -
Mar13Meet the Director of the Midwifery Program
Online | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
March 13, 2025 -
Apr1Meet the Specialty Director: Leadership and Practice Focus Programs
Online | 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
April 1, 2025 -
Mar11Meet the Specialty Director: Leadership and Practice Focus Programs
Online | 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
March 11, 2025 -
Feb18Meet the Specialty Director: Leadership and Practice Focus Programs
Online | 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
February 18, 2025 -
Jan28Meet the Specialty Director: Leadership and Practice Focus Programs
Online | 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
January 28, 2025 -
Oct9Meet the Specialty Director: Leadership and Practice Focus Programs
Online | 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
October 9, 2024 -
Sep18Hope & Resilience Conference
New Brunswick, NJ | 8:30am - 3:30pm
September 18, 2023 -
Jul12Nursing's Staffing Crisis: Real-World Success Stories
11:00am – 12:30pm ET - Webinar
July 12, 2023 -
Jun150th Reunion (classes of 1970, 1971, 1972, and 1973)
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Newark, Ackerson Hall, Atrium
June 1, 2023 -
Jun10Rutgers Nursing Alumni Annual Meeting
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Ackerson Hall Atrium
June 10, 2023 -
Mar9RN to BS in Nursing Online Information Session
Online | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
March 9, 2026 -
Apr8RN to BS in Nursing Online Information Session
Online | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
April 8, 2026