Nursing News and Events

Augmented Reality Adds Human Element to Nursing Curriculum A student views a patient through augmented reality technology.

01/27/2025 - An important part of the curriculum for first-year Fisher nursing students is learn to assess a patient’s nonverbal cues, as well as their verbal ones. They’re learning to read these cues from an unlikely source – avatars in an augmented reality (AR) environment.

St. John Fisher University Online Graduate Programs Recognized by U.S. News A graduate of one of Fisher's master's degree programs celebrates at Commencement.

01/21/2025 - Several online graduate offerings at St. John Fisher University were recognized in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs ranking.

Fisher Announces 2025 Commencement Schedule A 2024 graduate moves her tassel.

01/09/2025 - This May, St. John Fisher University will celebrate members of the Class of 2025 during its 71st Commencement.

Fisher Community Making News Dr. Timothy Franz poses with a copy of his new book.

12/20/2024 - Faculty, staff, and students at St. John Fisher University make headlines every day. Here’s a round-up of recent accomplishments.

Pinning Ceremony Recognizes Wegmans School of Nursing December Graduates A December graduate of the Wegmans School of Nursing holds up a pin.

12/18/2024 - On Friday, Dec. 13, 59 December graduates of the Wegmans School of Nursing stood in front of family and friends to receive their nursing pins, marking their official entrance into the nursing profession.

Wegmans School of Nursing’s New CRNA Doctoral Program Earns Accreditation A graduate nursing student.

12/16/2024 - The Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University received accreditation for its new Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia and Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing Receives Special Olympics Health Grant A nurse listens to a patient's heartbeat.

12/09/2024 - The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University received $50,000 through the Special Olympics Health 2024 Systems Change in Inclusive Health Subgrant, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The grant will fund the creation of professional development materials that will prepare advanced practice providers (APPs) to deliver quality care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing Partners on NIH Grant to Address Ableism in Health Care A medical professional takes notes.

11/25/2024 - The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University, in partnership with the RUSH University College of Nursing and University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration, was awarded a grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is the University’s first grant from the NIH.

Fisher Secures $17.3M in Key Grants for 2024 Fiscal Year Kearney Hall on a fall day.

11/21/2024 - The Office of Sponsored Programs and the Office of Foundation and Corporate Relations recently hosted its annual Grants Celebration to recognize the funding St. John Fisher University received during the 2024 Fiscal Year. The University submitted 30 grant proposals and was awarded 18, securing more than $17.3 million in funding from various sources that contribute to improving programs and services for students.

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.

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