Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing
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The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing is the first institute of its kind in the country. It is dedicated to promoting positive change in developmental disability nursing to continuously advocate for this underserved population. Through collaboration with one another, world-wide thought leaders, and community-based organizations, it will will have local, national, and international impact, leveraging expertise to develop more nurse leaders in developmental disability nursing practice.
By preparing the next generation of nurses, thought leaders and building a network of health care professionals who care for people with developmental disabilities, St. John Fisher has demonstrated a commitment to making a significant impact on improving access to quality inclusive health care for people who are underserved.
Tom Golisano
The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing is dedicated to promoting positive change for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the vehicle of nursing.
Meet a St. John Fisher Wegmans School of Nursing alumni, Juli Williams, as she describes the impact that the Institute’s curriculum had on her life and career.
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