Nursing News and Events

Special Olympics International CEO Given Honorary Degree during Wegmans School of Nursing Commencement Ceremony Wegmans School of Nursing graduate Abdulhady Homed walks across the stage after receiving his diploma.

05/06/2022 - The Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher College conferred baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees on more than 300 graduates during its Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 6. The College also bestowed an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters upon Mary Davis, chief executive officer of Special Olympics International.

St. John Fisher College to Bestow Special Honors during 68th Commencement From Left to Right: Mary Davis, Diana Nole, Dr. Mike Mendoza

05/06/2022 - St. John Fisher College will bestow three honors upon members of the community during its 68th Commencement celebrations, to be held across five ceremonies on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center.

Countdown to Commencement 2022: Abdulhady Homed Abdulhady Homed

04/04/2022 - Nursing major Abdulhady Homed is the final member of the Class of 2022 to be featured in the “Countdown to Commencement” series. Homed was nominated by Erin Barry, director of the Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at St. John Fisher College.

U.S. News Ranks Nursing Graduate Programs Among the Best in the Nation A proud student in the Wegmans School of Nursing.

03/29/2022 - The graduate offerings in the Wegmans School of Nursing are among the best in the nation according to the annual U.S. News Best Grad Schools ranking.

Fisher to Open New Interprofessional Simulation Center Faculty and students in the Glover-Crask Simulation Center.

03/14/2022 - A $500,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation will establish the Interprofessional Simulation Center (IPE Sim Center) at St. John Fisher College. The new laboratory will mirror health care practice settings where nursing and pharmacy students can engage in collective learning, professional role discovery, and skill development.

Fisher Designated 2022-23 Military Friendly School Seal: 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School - Gold

03/08/2022 - St. John Fisher College has earned 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School designation by Viqtory Media. Fisher was awarded the gold rank in the private doctorate offering category and was one of only 665 schools to earn special awards of the more than 1,800 participating institutions.

Employers Want to Meet You at the Career Fair A student talks with a potential employer about career opportunities.

02/23/2022 - It’s the best day of the year, the St. John Fisher College Spring Career Fair is back in-person with 50+ employers who want to meet you!

Fisher Announces Fall 2021 Dean’s List Honorees Official Seal of St. John Fisher University

02/18/2022 - St. John Fisher College recently announced the Dean’s List honorees for the fall 2021 semester, which includes more than 1,200 undergraduate students.

Two Alumni Honored as Healthcare Heroes Logo: Rochester Business Journal Health Care Heroes

02/17/2022 - Two graduates of St. John Fisher College will be receiving recognition this month from the Rochester Business Journal Healthcare Heroes Awards for their work in the medical field.

Nursing Graduates Once Again Surpass State, National NCLEX Pass Rates A nursing graduate's mortar board celebrates entering the nursing profession.

02/16/2022 - In 2021, 93.3 percent of graduates of the Wegmans School of Nursing successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt.

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