ROCHESTER, N.Y. and
LANHAM, Md., June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The
St. John Fisher College Wegmans School
of Nursing today announced it will offer an online Master of
Science in Nursing degree in partnership with 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq:
TWOU), a global leader in education technology. Fisher Nursing
Online will allow nursing students to choose from a variety of
specializations, including tracks such as psychiatric mental
health, adult gerontology primary care, adult gerontology acute
care, as well as family-focused care.
"Nurses are at the forefront in today's health care environment,
and our Wegmans School of Nursing graduates are leaders in the
profession and in providing exceptional patient care," said Dr.
Gerard J. Rooney, president of
St. John Fisher College. "We are proud
to extend access to our nationally recognized advanced practice
nursing master's programs through this expanded partnership with
our trusted partner 2U."
"The health care industry was already projected to grow in the
coming decade, and the pandemic has certainly magnified the need
for qualified health care professionals," said Dianne Cooney Miner, dean of the Wegmans School
of Nursing. "We look forward to partnering with 2U to offer our
rigorous on-ground master's degree in an online modality. Expanding
our network of Fisher advanced practice nurses across the country
will help improve the overall quality of evidence-based patient
care in their communities."
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of
nurse practitioners with master's degrees is projected to grow 26
percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all
occupations. Growing demand for nurses is due in part to an aging
U.S. population, with the number of Americans age 65 and older
projected to reach 80 million by 2050. The need for nurses
specialized in mental healthcare is also expected to rise, with a
recent poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation finding that nearly
half of American adults report COVID-19 has affected their
mental health.
With the option to be taken either full or part time, Fisher
Nursing Online will match the quality and rigor of the Wegmans
School of Nursing's esteemed on-campus program and will confer the
same diploma. The curriculum fuses academic and clinical coursework
to best equip professional nurses with the theoretical and clinical
experience necessary to lead change, promote health, and improve
access to quality care.
The launch of Fisher Nursing Online is an expansion of
St. John Fisher College's partnership
with 2U to power a clinically-oriented hybrid Pharm.D.
pathway for aspiring pharmacists.
"At a critical time of need for specialized health care workers,
we are excited to deepen our partnership with St. John Fisher College," said Andrew Hermalyn, president of global
partnerships at 2U. "2U's platform and our nationwide clinical
placement network will allow students to remain in and serve their
local communities, regardless of where they live, while pursuing a
high-quality Master of Science in Nursing degree online."
Applications for Fisher Nursing Online's first class will open
in early 2021 with a planned start date for later that
year.
About St. John Fisher
College
St. John Fisher College is a
coeducational liberal arts institution located in Pittsford, N.Y. The campus community consists
of over 2,600 full-time undergraduates, nearly 200 part-time
undergraduates, and nearly 1,000 graduate students.
Founded in 1948 by the Congregation of St. Basil as a Catholic
College for men, St. John Fisher
College became independent in 1968 and coeducational in
1971. As it moves through the twenty-first century, the College
remains true to its Catholic and Basilian heritage. The College now
offers 38 academic majors in the humanities, social sciences,
natural sciences, business, education, and nursing, as well as 11
pre-professional programs. Fisher also offers a variety of master's
and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy,
and public health.
About 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU)
Eliminating the back row in higher education is not just a
metaphor—it's our mission. For more than a decade, 2U, Inc., a
global leader in education technology, has been a trusted partner
and brand steward of great universities. We build, deliver, and
support more than 400 digital and in-person educational offerings,
including graduate degrees, professional certificates,
Trilogy-powered boot camps, and GetSmarter short courses. Together
with our partners, 2U has positively transformed the lives of more
than 225,000 students and lifelong learners. To learn more, visit
2U.com. #NoBackRow
Media Contacts:
Kate M. Torok, St. John Fisher College
ktorok@sjfc.edu
Krista Celentano, 2U, Inc.
media@2u.com
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