July 28, 2026

Every nursing student’s journey includes a mentor who helps transform theory into practice. In hospitals, clinics, and community settings, preceptors provide hands-on guidance that helps students build confidence, refine clinical judgment, and develop the skills needed to care for patients independently. Each year, the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing recognizes outstanding clinical educators through its Outstanding Preceptor Awards. Nominated by the students they mentor, the awards honor two prelicensure preceptors and two advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) preceptors — one from the Greater Cincinnati region and one from outside the region —whose commitment to teaching has made an extraordinary impact on student learning and professional development.

July 23, 2026

Nurses spot what others miss. They notice gaps in care, recurring patient questions, and inefficiencies baked into the system, but most never think to turn those observations into something they can build University of Cincinnati College of Nursing alumna Nicole Homan, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC, did. Through years in maternal newborn care and women's health, Homan kept meeting women who wanted more than a routine office visit could give them.

July 13, 2026

Two University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Nursing faculty members received the Outstanding Presentation Award at the ninth annual Learning and Teaching at UC (LT@UC) Conference for their interactive workshop, "Purposeful Teaching Through Scaffolded Learning, Belonging, and Communication."

June 23, 2026

Every year, thousands of professionals with degrees in biology, psychology, education, business, and dozens of other fields make the decision to become nurses. They are drawn by purpose, by job security, by a desire to do something that matters. And very quickly, most of them encounter the same fork in the road: Should I pursue an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or an Accelerated Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)? It is a deceptively complex question, and the answer depends on factors that most comparison articles overlook. What follows are the questions we hear most, answered plainly.

June 9, 2026

UC graduate nursing students are broadening their expertise and career opportunities through the Cincinnati Children's LEND Program.

June 5, 2026

Choosing between a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is one of the most common points of confusion for nurses looking to advance their education. Both degrees can open the door to leadership opportunities, advanced clinical roles, and higher earning potential, but they differ in length, cost, and long-term career goals.

May 21, 2026

The demand for nurse practitioners has never been higher — and the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing is preparing the next generation to meet that moment.

May 14, 2026

A new chapter is beginning for more than 100 University of Cincinnati College of Nursing rising seniors as they embark on one of the most distinctive experiences in undergraduate nursing education: the UC Nursing Co-op Program. The incoming cohort will fan out across Cincinnati's premier healthcare institutions, stepping into some of the most dynamic and specialized clinical environments in the region. Placement sites include UC Medical Center (UCMC), West Chester Hospital, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) Burnet, College Hill, and Liberty campus.

May 13, 2026

Starting Spring 2027, UC Nursing is raising the bar for APRN preparation. Students will complete a three-day on-campus immersion experience embedded within the Advanced Health Assessment course — practicing foundational clinical skills, engaging with standardized patients, and demonstrating competency before ever stepping into clinical practice.

April 30, 2026

Pediatric oncology nurse Alisha Bruner uses a simple ice-based therapy to reduce painful chemotherapy side effects, turning her DNP project into a low-cost, high-impact solution for vulnerable patients