Nursing News and Events

Nursing Students Inducted into International Honor Society Shannon White and Emily McCormack were among the nursing students inducted into Sigma Theta Tau honor society.

12/02/2019 - Earlier this month, St. John Fisher College’s Wegmans School of Nursing inducted 73 students into its chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, an international honor society.

Nursing Graduates Outperform State Average on Licensure Exam A patch on the uniform students wear at the Wegmans School of Nursing..

11/27/2019 - Members of the Wegmans School of Nursing Class of 2019 exceeded the New York State average in their ability to successfully pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt.

At Your Service: Meet Nelson, the Newest Member of Fisher's Track Team Alyson Witt with her service dog, Nelson.

11/21/2019 - It’s a typical scene in the dining hall after late afternoon practices: Fisher student-athletes gathering with teammates to enjoy dinner together, along with some down time. What is not so typical is seeing a four-legged member of the team dining right alongside them.

Symposium: Focus on the Whole Patient When Delivering Care Dr. Henry Hess speaks at the Integrative and Complementary Medicine Symposium.

10/28/2019 - In fall 2018, the Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Pluta Cancer Center opened an Integrative Oncology & Wellness Center, using complementary therapies including yoga, meditation, and acupuncture to help ease the fatigue, pain, stress, and anxiety often felt by cancer patients.

First-Year Students Call First Six Weeks Exciting, Inspiring Sophia Sportelli poses with the Cardinal!

10/17/2019 - Sophia Sportelli came to St. John Fisher College to study early childhood education with a focus on biology. A native of Syracuse, New York, she described her first six weeks on campus as exciting, challenging, and welcoming.

Wegmans School of Nursing Recognized by Education Consortium Wegmans School of Nursing

09/24/2019 - The End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), a partnership between the American Association of Colleges of Nurses and the City of Hope, in Duarte, California, included St. John Fisher College’s Wegmans School of Nursing on its ELNEC-Undergraduate Champions List.

New Faculty Members Join Campus A wall in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Building reads: A great education starts with a great teacher.

09/13/2019 - This fall, St. John Fisher College students will see 13 new faculty members in their classes.

Value, Quality Earn Fisher a Spot on U.S. News’ “Best Colleges” Feature Kearney Hall

09/09/2019 - St. John Fisher College earned a place on the U.S. News & World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges” feature, making the grade for its value, quality educational opportunities, and support of veterans, among other characteristics.

Fisher Earns “College of Distinction” Designation 2019-2020 Colleges of Distinction Badge

08/13/2019 - St. John Fisher College was among just 400 colleges and universities across the country to earn a 2019-2020 Best Colleges of Distinction designation.

#Fisher2019: Mental Health Counselor Finds Meaning in Work Shantel Giles

07/30/2019 - Shantel Giles is a natural listener and throughout her life, friends and family have viewed her as a confidant and source of advice.

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