Nursing News and Events

Cooney Miner Given Dean Emeritus Title Dr. Dianne Cooney Miner

06/22/2020 - This summer, Dr. Dianne Cooney Miner will retire from her role as founding dean of the Wegmans School of Nursing and transition full-time to her role as executive director of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing.

St. John Fisher College to Offer Online Master’s in Nursing in Partnership with 2U, Inc. Wegmans School of Nursing Building

06/15/2020 - New online nursing program includes specializations in psychiatric mental health, adult gerontology primary and acute care, as well as family-focused care

Sacco’s Research Recognized by Eastern Nursing Research Society Tara Sacco

06/09/2020 - Dr. Tara Sacco, visiting assistant professor in the Wegmans School of Nursing, was recently recognized by the Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) for excellence in nursing research.

Eight Undergraduates Earn 2020 Trustee Awards A sign in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center reads: Good, Smart, Talented.

06/02/2020 - Each year, St. John Fisher College honors graduating seniors for their academic successes. Among the Class of 2020, eight students who graduated in August 2019, December 2019, and May 2020 were recognized for exceptional academic performance. These are the highest honors bestowed to baccalaureate students during their time at the College.

Fisher Named a “College of Distinction” Logo: 2020-2021 Colleges of Distinction

06/01/2020 - St. John Fisher College has been recognized for its commitment to engaged, experiential education by Colleges of Distinction, which is celebrating its 20-year anniversary as a one-of-a-kind guide for college-bound students. Year over year, Fisher has consistently earned the designation as a College of Distinction.

More than 100 Students Honored with Academic, Campus Life Awards Faculty members from the School of Arts and Sciences cheer on award winners during a ceremony held over Zoom.

05/09/2020 - Each year, St. John Fisher College honors members of its graduating class who have achieved excellence in their academic studies and co-curricular pursuits.

First Year Proves Unforgettable for Two Members of the Class of 2023 Trey Holmes with friends at the Teddi Dance for Love.

04/30/2020 - Fun. Exciting. Amazing. That’s how Tre’vonnte Holmes describes his first year at St. John Fisher College. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Holmes came to campus to pursue a degree in sport management. Along the way, he has engaged in some of Fisher’s best traditions and carved out his very own study space in Lavery Library.

Perfect Record: 100% Licensure Exam Pass Rate Achieved by All 75 December Nursing Graduates A patch on the uniform students wear at the Wegmans School of Nursing..

04/20/2020 - All 75 December 2019 graduates of the Wegmans School of Nursing exceeded the New York State average in their ability to successfully pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt.

Faculty Member Deployed by National Guard in the Midst of COVID-19 Bryce Bishop

04/16/2020 - Bryce Bishop has seen a lot. As a member of the National Guard, he has been deployed to combat areas before, traveling to Afghanistan, Iraq, Qatar, and Africa. This time, he’s helping to stop a different enemy on the health care front lines battling COVID-19.

Two from the Wegmans School of Nursing Present at National Conference Deborah Maier and Wendy Hou present their research.

04/01/2020 - Two members of the Wegmans School of Nursing community, Deborah Maier and Wendy Hou, presented research at the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Annual Conference earlier this month.

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