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St. John Fisher University Named Apple Distinguished School

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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PITTSFORD, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. John Fisher University has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022-2025 for its iFisher: Next Generation Learning Initiative.

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  • PITTSFORD, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. John Fisher University has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022-2025 for its iFisher: Next Generation Learning Initiative.
  • St. John Fisher University has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022-2025.
  • To date, almost 300 faculty have engaged in Fisher Apple Academy training, with more than 240 receiving the recognition of Apple Teacher.
  • St. John Fisher University is a liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year.

Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing Achieves Accreditation for Nursing Continuing Professional Development

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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PITTSFORD, N.Y., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University's Wegmans School of Nursing earned accreditation for nursing continuing professional development from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The work of the Golisano Institute, including the accreditation process, is made possible with support from the Golisano Foundation.

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  • PITTSFORD, N.Y., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University's Wegmans School of Nursing earned accreditation for nursing continuing professional development from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  • The work of the Golisano Institute, including the accreditation process, is made possible with support from the Golisano Foundation.
  • This accreditation demonstrates the Golisano Institute's commitment to using evidence-based criteria when developing high-quality educational activities that promote the professional growth of nurses.
  • "The ability to offer continuing education credits will have a transformative impact on the reach of the Golisano Institute," said Executive Director Dr. Dianne Cooney Miner.

St. John Fisher College to become St. John Fisher University

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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PITTSFORD, N.Y., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On the cusp of its 75th anniversary, St. John Fisher College will become in name what it has been in practice for more than a decade, and transition to become St. John Fisher University (SJF).

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  • PITTSFORD, N.Y., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On the cusp of its 75th anniversary, St. John Fisher College will become in name what it has been in practice for more than a decade, and transition to become St. John Fisher University (SJF).
  • "And as we become a University we will continue to strive to move Fisher forward, renew our purpose, and broaden our impact."
  • "Now, they will build upon that legacy and begin a new era as St. John Fisher University.
  • St. John Fisher University is a liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year.

Grant Supports First-of-its-Kind IDD Education for Acute Care Nurses

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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Developed in collaboration with Rochester Regional Health, Catholic Health System, and Erie County Medical Center, this first-of-its-kind continuing education program will focus on enhancing the knowledge, skills, and competencies of acute care nurses working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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  • Developed in collaboration with Rochester Regional Health, Catholic Health System, and Erie County Medical Center, this first-of-its-kind continuing education program will focus on enhancing the knowledge, skills, and competencies of acute care nurses working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
  • Acute care nurses are highly trained with specialized skills to care for patients with life-threatening conditions or traumatic injuries, and thus play a critical role on hospital health care teams.
  • "By educating acute care nurses, we can have a transformative effect on the quality of health care provided, and ultimately decrease complications and readmissions among IDD patients," Brown added.
  • The program will be piloted among 80-100 acute care nurses within these health systems to assess the program's effectivenessin urban, suburban, and importantly, rural settings where health care resources are limited.