St. Elizabeth College of Nursing

10/16/2026

👏 Congratulations, Sulamita! 👏

10/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming Joanne Weinschreider, PhD, RN to St. Elizabeth College of Nursing!

Dr. Weinschreider has joined St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) as the next College President. She is a visionary academic leader and distinguished nursing professional who brings over two decades of extensive healthcare education, research, and clinical experience. Throughout her career, she has established a reputation for driving academic excellence, promoting quality in education through competency based education, and pioneering cutting-edge pedagogical innovations such as augmented and virtual reality in nursing curricula.

Dr. Weinschreider most recently served as Provost and VP of Academic Programs at Rochester Regional Health’s College of Health Careers, where she oversaw multiple nursing and allied health programs. Prior to this role, she spent over a decade leading experiential learning and simulation programs at Saint John Fisher University and directed critical quality improvement initiatives as a Perinatal Safety Nurse at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing from the University of Buffalo, a Master of Science from the University of Rochester, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Niagara University.

Welcome, Dr. Weinschreider, we're glad to have you on the team!

10/14/2026

SECON students dedicate themselves not only to their studies but to the community. We are proud of their commitment, compassion, and positive impact!

09/03/2026

✨ AUGUST RECAP ✨

Orientation ✔️
Welcome Back ✔️
Mentor/Mentee Socials ✔️
Lecture & Lab ✔️
Moving Up Ceremony ✔️

🩺 NEXT STOP: CLINICAL! 🩺

08/26/2026

SECON students celebrated a special milestone in their nursing school journey! Last night, surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, our students officially transitioned from Freshmen to Seniors at the Moving Up Ceremony.

Congratulations to the Class of 2027! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you one step closer to becoming nurses. We can’t wait to see where this journey takes you! 💙

08/21/2026

Congratulations!

"Ms. Streeter exemplifies empathy and compassion for patients all while guiding her students. Ms. Streeter is the nurse we all hope to become one day."

Congratulations Lisa! You are this week's Steet Ponte Nissan Nurse of the Week!

08/19/2026

Congratulations! 👏

07/03/2026

06/01/2026

Class of 2026 Graduate Nurse Announcements
• Valedictorians & Salutatorians
• High Honor Students (GPA 3.5 and above)
• Clinical Excellence Award Recipients
• Class Officers

05/26/2026

🌼Congratulations to Nursing Instructor Marlene Jones, DNP, RN, recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurse Educators (Academic)🌼

Dr. Jones was recognized as an exemplary educator dedicated to helping students succeed at SECON through her caring, compassionate, and supportive approach. She is a tremendous asset to our organization and serves as both a mentor and role model to students and new faculty alike.

Thank you Dr. Jones for your commitment to the college, your coworkers, and to student success.