May 22, 2025

Nikki Smith, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, CNEcl never imagined she would become a leader in healthcare, an Army officer, a mentor, a teacher and an advocate for mental health—all in one lifetime. Her journey from pharmacy tech to family nurse practitioner, and eventually a psychiatric-mental heath nurse practitioner in training, is one marked by service, resilience and an unyielding drive to help others.

January 17, 2025

Since the first formal nurse anesthesia education program was established nearly 120 years ago in Portland, Ore., much has progressed in the profession and health care. Similarly, the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia program, established as the Cincinnati General Hospital School of Anesthesia in 1945 and currently ranked No. 11 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, has evolved to meet changing demands by preparing nurse anesthetists ready to meet with excellent clinical and leadership skills.

January 7, 2025

When Rachel Baker, PhD, RN, a University of Cincinnati (UC) bachelor's and PhD in nursing graduate, joined the Ohio House of Representatives in January 2023, she looked forward to leveraging her relationship-building and advocacy skills, as well as using evidence-based and data-driven approaches to policymaking.

January 21, 2025

New 2025 rankings by U.S. News & World Report place University of Cincinnati College of Nursing as a top school for online master’s programs in three categories: • No. 7 Best Online Master's in Nursing Education Programs • No. 9 Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs for Veterans • No. 21 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Program

August 19, 2024

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing’s commitment to excellence, innovation and collaboration to enhance student learning and professional development has once again earned it the designation as a National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.

August 27, 2024

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2024–2027 program term. The college has been selected for this distinction since 2014, based on its commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to inspire, imagine and impact teaching and learning.

August 22, 2024

Alicia Ribar, PhD, APRN, CNE, joined the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing as its 19th dean on July 1. A registered nurse for more than 30 years, Ribar holds 20 years of experience in academia and is excited to move back to Ohio after a decade living in South Carolina.

January 12, 2022

College of Nursing honored with 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine

September 18, 2025

Simulation in healthcare education serves as a bridge between theory and practice, providing students with a hands-on environment to develop critical thinking, clinical judgment and teamwork skills. It creates a space where learners can engage deeply with realistic scenarios, make decisions in real-time and reflect on their actions—all without risk to patients. Charity Moeller, DNP, APRN-CNP, AGPCNP-BC, UC College of Nursing’s new director of Simulation and Skills Lab, discusses the complex blend of clinical expertise, educational theory and careful design that lies behind every effective simulation.

October 1, 2025

Despite widespread recognition that access to primary care improves health outcomes and reduces mortality across the lifespan, the U.S. continues to face significant challenges in providing adequate primary care—particularly in rural and low-income communities. With nearly 90% of nurse practitioners trained in primary care, their role in expanding access and reducing health disparities is both critical and timely.