Our programs were designed to create flexible ways to study and earn your master's degree while working full-time. Whether your aim is to improve the care of your patients, become a leader in health care, or educate the next generation of nurses, our multiple entry points and specialty options will help you get there.<br>Our master's programs are ranked among the best in the nation. This distinction speaks to the quality and rigor of our programs. It also speaks to an incredible support system including one-on-one sessions on scholarly writing, career planning, and stress management.<br>Yes, our programs are challenging, but that hard work pays off as students go on to enhance their practice and provide the best care for their patients and families. One-hundred percent of our graduates go on to become employed in their field. If you are thinking about ways to advance your career or practice, we hope you consider applying to the master's programs at the University of Rochester.<br>The Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares you provide primary health care for patients from infancy through older adulthood, in addition to women's health care.<br>As a family nurse practitioner, prepare to manage acute and chronic health problems, refer and coordinate care with specialists when needed, and counsel about healthy lifestyles.<br>Nurse practitioners in this specialty approach individuals as part of a family system in the context of the community, and are particularly skilled at improving access to high-quality care for medically-underserved populations. They practice in a wide variety of settings, including community health centers, private practices, school-based health clinics, emergency departments, and urgent care centers.