Nursing News and Events

Community Engagement Awards Honor Students, Faculty, Community Partners Dr. Pam Mapstone (two from the left) with three members of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.

04/30/2024 - The Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at St. John Fisher University recognized students, faculty, and community partners during the annual Community Engagement Awards, held on Tuesday, April 23.

Countdown to Commencement: Bella Giannicchi Bella Giannicchi

04/22/2024 - The next student to be featured in our “Countdown to Commencement” series is Bella Giannicchi, a nursing student. Giannicchi was nominated by Sarah Mancini-Goebert, assistant director of campus ministry.

St. John Fisher University to Bestow Special Honors during 70th Commencement President Rooney addresses graduate at a 2023 Commencement ceremony.

04/15/2024 - St. John Fisher University will bestow honors upon five members of the community during its 70th Commencement celebrations, to be held across seven ceremonies on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center Fieldhouse.

U.S. News Ranks Fisher’s Nursing Graduate Programs No. 31 in the Nation A graduate student in the Wegmans School of Nursing.

04/09/2024 - The graduate offerings in the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University are among the top 31 programs in the nation, according to the annual U.S. News Best Grad Schools ranking.

This April, Join the Walk for Suicide Prevention A banner promoting the Out of Darkness walk hangs on the Wegmans School of Nursing.

03/21/2024 - St. John Fisher University students, faculty, staff, and teams from Nazareth University and Roberts Wesleyan University will join the effort to raise awareness about suicide prevention during the Out of the Darkness Campus Walk. The event begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, in Cleary Family Auditorium in Kearney Hall on the Fisher campus.

Cooney Miner to be Inducted into Children’s Institute Coterie Dr. Dianne Cooney Miner

03/15/2024 - This spring, Dr. Dianne Cooney Miner, senior advisor and fellowship director at the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing, will be inducted as a member of the Children’s Institute Coterie. The award is given to individuals who have worked tirelessly to ensure every child’s complete well-being while strengthening their social-emotional development.

Fisher Showcase Now Accepting Proposals A student presents research at the 2023 Fisher Showcase.

03/13/2024 - The submission period for students, faculty, and staff to share research or creative work at the 2024 Fisher Showcase is open. Now in its second year, the Fisher Showcase combines the former Student Research and Creative Work Symposium with the Fisher Scholarship Celebration to highlight the academic pursuits of the entire campus community.

Don’t Miss the Largest-Ever Spring Career Fest A student talks to a potential employer at the Career Fair.

03/12/2024 - More than 90 employers will be on campus during the largest-ever Spring Career Fest, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center Fieldhouse.

St. John Fisher University to Host Second Annual Cardinal Nurse Camp Fisher faculty members lead a session during the Cardinal Nurse Camp.

03/07/2024 - This July, the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University will host the second annual Cardinal Nurse Camp for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in pursuing a nursing career.

ePortfolios—What are they and what are their purpose? A student gives a presentation.

03/05/2024 - Have you ever wondered what an ePortfolio is and why it matters? With your electronic portfolio, you can demonstrate what you have learned during your time at St. John Fisher University, creating a living document you can share with potential employers.

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