Nursing Experiences
You will take part in clinical experiences as a traditional nursing undergraduate at Fisher. Among these are global nursing opportunities and clinical experiences closer to home.
Global Nursing Opportunities
The University offers you the opportunity to travel far and wide providing medical care as part of your coursework.
You may conduct assessments for community members as part of a free nursing clinic, or provide health screenings and health education to children and adults alike.
Recent trips have brought students to:
- Barcelona, Spain
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Masaya, Nicaragua
- Ollantaytambo, Peru
- Boqueron, El Salvador
- Waterford, Ireland
Helen and Robert Nealon Irish Travel Award
As a Fisher nursing student, you will also have an opportunity to travel to Waterford, Ireland for a transcultural education experience through the Helen and Robert Nealon Irish Travel Award thanks the generosity of Kurt and Suzanne Nealon Schilling. The award was established in memory of Helen and Robert B. Nealon. Helen was a long-time Fisher employee, and she and her husband shared a special love for Ireland. The award, which is also used to support travel or other expenses associated with visiting Irish faculty, is intended to support the connection between Fisher and Ireland.
Nursing Clinical Experiences
The Wegmans School of Nursing places students in health care systems, community-based agencies, and private practices in the Rochester region.
In addition to Fisher's full-time faculty, the health care professionals in these practice settings participate in the education of Fisher's undergraduate nursing students. They share their knowledge, serve as role models, motivate, and mentor the next generation of Fisher nurses.
Hospital Partners
- Unity Hospital (Rochester Regional Health)
- Strong Memorial Hospital (URMC)*
- Highland Hospital (URMC)*
- Rochester General Hospital (Rochester Regional Health)*
- Newark-Wayne Hospital (Rochester Regional Health)
- FF Thompson Hospital (URMC)*
*Designated Magnet Recognition Program® Hospital. The program recognizes health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovation in professional nursing practice.
Community Partners
- Monroe County Health Department
- Daystar
- Heritage Christian Homes
- Hill Haven Nursing Home
- St. John’s Home
- Elder One – Rochester General Hospital
- Upstate Home Care
- VA Community and Home-Based Program
- Rush Henrietta Schools Nursing
- Lifetime Care
- Home Care of Rochester
- Visiting Nurse Service
- Rochester City School District Nursing Centers