Nursing News and Events

Branson Honored by Allergy Advocates NY Dr. Desiree Branson

10/30/2024 - Dr. Desireé Branson, a visiting assistant professor for the Wegmans School of Nursing, was recently recognized by the Allergy Advocates NY.

Fisher Recognizes Alumni for Professional Achievements, Dedication to Community The 2024 Dean's Medal Recipients

10/22/2024 - During a special ceremony, St. John Fisher University honored 15 graduates who have found success in their careers and have been influential in serving their communities. The celebration recognized Dean’s Medal recipients from each of the five Schools and graduates of the last decade with the Ten Under 10 Awards.

U.S. News Once Again Ranks St. John Fisher University Among Top 200 Best Colleges Seal: US News and World Report Best Colleges 2025 National Universities

09/24/2024 - St. John Fisher University is once again among the top 200 institutions in the country, earning multiple spots on the U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” feature.

Wegmans School of Nursing Solidifies Reputation as Leading Force in Nursing Education Four nursing students learn skills on a mannequin in the SIM Lab.

09/09/2024 - In 2023, the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University continued to solidify its place as best-in-class, emerging as the seventh largest producer of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates in New York State, and the largest program outside of New York City.

New Faculty Faces at Fisher Students interact in a classroom.

09/09/2024 - This September, several new faculty members will teach their first fall courses at St. John Fisher University, while several others return to the classroom or take on leadership positions within their Schools.

Applications for 2025-2026 Golisano Fellowship in Developmental Disability Nursing Are Now Open A nurse works at a computer.

09/09/2024 - The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Golisano Fellowship in Developmental Disability Nursing.

Camps Introduce High School Students to Health Profession During the 2024 Cardinal Nurse Camp, students suited up in PPE and engaged in a nursing simulation.

08/12/2024 - This summer, high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors received a comprehensive look at the nursing and pharmacy fields through a dynamic range of activities during two camps held at St. John Fisher University.

St. John Fisher University Announces Dual Doctoral Degree in Nurse Anesthesia and Adult Gerontology Acute Care Logo: St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Nursing

07/30/2024 - In January 2025, the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University will enroll the first cohort for the Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia and Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP). Applications will begin to be accepted on August 1, 2024, with admissions interviews planned for October.

Summer Fellows Explore Passions through Research A student conducts research over the summer.

07/12/2024 - A record-breaking 37 St. John Fisher University undergraduates are engaging in the Summer Fellows Research Program, collaborating with faculty mentors on research projects representing more than a dozen disciplines.

Fisher Announces Spring 2024 Dean’s List Honorees Official Seal of St. John Fisher University

07/03/2024 - St. John Fisher University recently announced the Dean’s List honorees for the Spring 2024 semester, which includes more than 1,400 undergraduate students.

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