Fisher’s Nursing Graduate Programs Among U.S. News’ Best in Nation
The M.S. in Nursing program in the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University was ranked No. 34 the nation, according to the annual U.S. News and World Report’s Best Grad Schools ranking.
In the last two years, Fisher’s master’s programs have been listed among the top 35 on the Best Nursing Schools: Master’s list. According to the publication, the Best Nursing Schools rankings assessed the graduate programs on their research activity, faculty resources, student excellence, and qualitative ratings from experts.
“The Wegmans School of Nursing is a model of excellence in nursing education, consistently ranked among the best schools in the nation. This prestigious recognition highlights our dedicated commitment to advancing the health care workforce through rigorous academic programs and innovative pathways,” said Dr. Gerard J. Rooney, president of the University.
The School offers five Master of Science in Nursing degrees including Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner; Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner; and Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist; as well as a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a Doctor of Nursing Practice. In fall 2021, the School welcomed the first cohort of students into a fully-online pathway for its master’s offerings. Earlier this year, U.S. News listed the M.S. in Nursing online pathway at No. 93, moving up 44 spots from its first year of ranking eligibility (No. 317). Most recently, the School launched its new Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program, and welcomed its inaugural cohort in the spring.
Fisher prepares the largest number of nurses in the region via its traditional baccalaureate degree program and a large percentage of advanced practice nurse practitioners into the regional and state-wide health care workforce. The School’s Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing integrates specialized curriculum into nursing undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that addresses the unique health care needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
“It is our mission to produce highly skilled and compassionate nurses who contribute to the advancement of health care in their communities,” said Dr. Tricia Gatlin, dean of the School. “Being recognized as one of the leading schools of nursing in the country is indicative of our broader reputation for educational excellence bolstered by our dedicated faculty and staff, exceptional students, and impactful alumni.”
To learn more, visit the Wegmans School of Nursing’s M.S. in Nursing program website.