Student Experience

Fisher Nursing Online, the online M.S. in Nursing pathway from the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University, provides registered nurses (RNs) across the country with the opportunity to experience our nationally recognized nursing education.

In a time when expanding access to health care is critical, our online pathway enables us to deliver our values-based, student-centered nursing education to aspiring nurse practitioners across the country. Designed with the needs of online students in mind, the program combines rigorous academics, hands-on experiences, and unparalleled faculty support to create an innovative learning environment for the next generation of nursing leaders.

4 Program Options

Part-Time and Accelerated Tracks

600 Hours of Clinical Rotations

Online Learning

Classes are hosted on an intuitive digital platform designed to seamlessly integrate our curriculum with your online learning experience.

Attend small, live classes that enable you to connect with your peers and professors using features like breakout rooms, real-time annotations, and live chat.
Review what you learned during live sessions using searchable course transcripts and classroom recordings.
Meet with faculty for additional academic guidance during live office hours, hosted in the online classroom.
Get 24/7 tech support with the click of a button from anywhere in the online platform.

Coursework That Prepares Nursing Leaders

Designed and developed in collaboration with a team of online learning experts, our rigorous on-campus curriculum has been adapted to the online environment. You will enhance your understanding of advanced nursing skills by attending classes and completing didactic lecture-based videos, assignments, and more on your own schedule.

Experiential Learning

To complement your online classes and prepare you to work with diverse patients, you will engage in hands-on practice during your time in the program. Through on-campus immersions and clinical rotations in your own community, you will gain the skills you need to work with a variety of clients.

On-Campus Immersions

Our on-campus immersion programs are held at our beautiful Rochester, New York, campus. Nursing students gain hands-on experience at the state-of-the-art facilities at the Wegmans School of Nursing, which include laboratories and a simulated hospital unit.

Why Are Immersions Crucial?

You enhance your learned classroom experience through in-person training that will help you prepare for your clinical rotations.
Obtain CPR certification and complete extensive clinical work that cannot be done online.
You have the opportunity to meet and network with your professors, practicing professionals, and fellow students in person, allowing you to build strong relationships with your cohort.

Immersion 1 — All students (mandatory)

Associated Course: GNUR 571 – Diagnostic Reasoning (3 credits)

First Offering: End of spring 2022 semester (April/May)

Immersion Length: 3 days (including 2 travel days)

Tentative Immersion Schedule:

Day 1: Travel day, campus tour, dean’s reception
Day 2: Suturing lab, splinting, casting, skills lab (neuromuscular) simulation
Day 3: Morning kickoff, open skills, suturing lab, splinting, send-off

Timing: Immersion 1 will take place at the end of the semester in which the student is enrolled in GNUR 571.

Pre-work: Didactic material associated with GNUR 571 will need to be completed prior to attending the immersion.

Credits: The immersion’s content is part of the GNUR 571 curriculum, but the immersion itself is not separately credit-bearing.

Cost: No separate immersion fee will be charged, though there is a course fee associated with GNUR 571. Students will also be responsible for the cost of travel to and from campus, lodging during the immersion, and other associated costs. Please contact the School for lodging options and recommendations for meals.

Food: Students will be responsible for most meals during the immersion, and are encouraged to spend them with their classmates. A reception will take place on the first night, sponsored by the dean. Fun fact: Fisher food is ranked #1 in New York state and # 6 in the nation by niche.com!

Immersion 2 — Adult/Gerontology Acute Care (AGAC) students only

Associated Course: GNUR 699 – Issues in Acute Care (3 credits)

First Offering: Start of fall 2023 term (August/September)

Immersion Length: 3 days (including travel days)

Tentative Immersion Schedule:

Day 1: Line placements (central lines, arterial lines) and chest tubes
Day 2: Wound management (wound Vacs, I & D), knot tying and suturing, GYN skills lab, simulation experience

Timing: Immersion 2 will take place prior to the start of the semester in which the student is taking GNUR 699.

Pre-work: Yes. Didactic material associated with GNUR 699 will need to be completed prior to attending the immersion.

Credits: The immersion’s content is part of the GNUR 699 curriculum, but the immersion itself is not separately credit-bearing.

Cost: No separate immersion fee will be charged. Students will also be responsible for the cost of travel to and from the immersion, food and lodging during the immersion, and other associated costs.

Food: Students will be responsible for most meals during the immersion, and are encouraged to spend them with their classmates. A reception will take place on the first night, sponsored by the dean. Fun fact: Fisher food is ranked #1 in New York state and # 6 in the nation by niche.com!

Glover-Crask Simulation Center

The Wegmans School of Nursing houses the Glover-Crask Simulation Center, a 10,400-square-foot space that mirrors a hospital unit. With five individual simulation rooms, including obstetrics and pediatric rooms, the Center provides you with enhanced training opportunities so you can confidently complete your clinical work.

Learning Resource Center

Additionally, our Learning Resource Center contains two major nursing laboratories complete with equipment, examination tables, and mannequins so you can practice technical skills in a simulated setting.

Clinical Rotations

Clinical rotations allow you to gain supervised experience that is relevant to your program of choice — and you will be able to start working with patients sooner. Build a network of experienced health care professionals who will support you as you provide hands-on care and learn about the specific health care challenges facing your community.

Partnerships

The Wegmans School of Nursing has clinical practice partnerships with health care systems, community-based agencies, and private practices across New York state. Our partners align with our values, and take pride in mentoring the next generation of Fisher nurses.

Placement Services

Our placement support team will work with you to secure placements near your community that align with the high standards maintained by the Wegmans School of Nursing.

Faculty

Fisher faculty are dedicated to student success and committed to modeling the behavior, passion, and commitment required to deliver exceptional patient care. They are experienced educators and mentors who create a supportive and encouraging learning environment.

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Student Success

We are dedicated to helping you succeed, so we offer personalized support at every stage of your journey. From admissions through graduation, you will work with a team of admissions counselors, student success advisors, technical support, and career services staff so you can stay focused on what matters most — preparing to serve your future patients.

The Fisher Community

Grounded in goodness, discipline, and knowledge, the Fisher community is dedicated to preparing nurse practitioners who can provide ethical, compassionate care to diverse patient populations. The digital campus is designed to connect you to people across the country, giving you unparalleled access to your peers and faculty members.

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