Check out the graduate student scholarships available

Posted by Kelly Norris on January 30, 2020 at 9:20 AM

The deadline for graduate scholarship opportunities at Fitchburg State University is quickly approaching. Apply now for these scholarships available for current graduate students.

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Our faculty: Robert Hynes, Ph.D., LMHC

Posted by Kelly Norris on January 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM

Are you interested in Fitchburg State's counseling programs? As part of the GCE Blog's "Our Faculty" series, we introduce Dr. Robert Hynes, Director of Counseling Services/Assistant Dean for Student Support Services.

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Topics: Programs, Our Faculty

Top 5 Blog Posts of 2019

Posted by Kimberly McCoy-Blauser on December 30, 2019 at 2:48 PM

As the last days of 2019 unfold, it's time to wrap up another year of the GCE Blog. 
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Topics: Programs

What is nationalism? Register for this online spring course to learn.

Posted by Kimberly McCoy-Blauser on December 19, 2019 at 1:10 PM

Nationalism has emerged as one of the most powerful forms of identity and ideology in modern world history, but historians and social scientists continue to debate its origins, history, and very definition. 

This class combines historical case studies with an overview of key theories of nationalism to explore one of the most-contested topics in modern history. We will address key questions: What is nationalism? How did it emerge? How has it influenced history? 

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Topics: Programs, Economics, History, and Political Science

8 steps to finding a graduate program and how it’s like buying a house

Posted by Kimberly McCoy-Blauser on October 7, 2019 at 12:09 PM

 

Have you ever shopped for an apartment or house? It can be an overwhelming process, attending open houses, setting a budget, applying for a mortgage.

Finding a graduate program can be a similar process since there are a lot of great programs out there. Here are 8 steps to get you started:

1. The more programs you look at, the more they look the same.
  • Take notes after each phone call or campus visit to keep your mind fresh. What did you like, what didn’t you like about each school or program?
2. Keep a list of general questions to ask each school.
  • Make a chart or excel spreadsheet with the information about each school, this can help you compare programs that have different requirements.
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Missed the Forensic Nursing Webinar? Get your answers here.

Posted by Amber Deschenes on September 27, 2019 at 1:54 PM

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Topics: Programs, Webinars

Top questions from the LPN to BS in Nursing webinar

Posted by Kelly Norris on September 16, 2019 at 2:40 PM

LPNs, if you missed our webinar, no worries. We've got you covered! Here's the video of the recorded webinar and a list of all the questions asked. And if you still have questions, just click on the "Speak to an advisor" button at the end of this post and get all of your questions answered.

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Topics: Programs, Webinars

Our Students: Christine Foote-Lucero, MSN,RN,CEN,SANE-A,SANE-P, '19

Posted by Kimberly McCoy-Blauser on September 4, 2019 at 12:02 PM

Are you interested in Fitchburg State's nursing programs? As part of the GCE Blog's "Our Students" series, we introduce Christine Foote-Lucero.  If you're interested in our M.S. in Nursing (Forensic) program sign up for our September 25 webinar to learn more. 

2019 graduate student leadership award recipient and spring 2019 graduate Christine Foote-Lucero has been a licensed registered nurse for 17 years and a Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) for the past decade at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) in Aurora, Colorado. Her work puts her in direct contact with patients who have endured great trauma in the form of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking.

Register for the free webinar

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Topics: Programs, Our Students, Webinars

Learn how you can get your Forensic Nursing degree completely online

Posted by Kimberly McCoy-Blauser on August 30, 2019 at 10:19 AM

Are you a registered nurse who wants to deal with the prevention, scientific investigation, and treatment of victims of trauma and/or death?

Do you want to be a vital part of the investigation and treatment of perpetrators of abuse, violence, criminal activity and traumatic accidents? Then earn your Master of Science in Nursing (Forensic) online from one of the most widely respected graduate study programs in the country.

Register for the free webinar

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Topics: Programs, Webinars

Our Faculty: Nicole Lajoie, BS, RN-BC, Nursing Coordinator

Posted by Kimberly McCoy-Blauser on August 15, 2019 at 2:02 PM

Are you interested in Fitchburg State's nursing programs? As part of the GCE Blog's "Our Faculty" series, we introduce Nicole Lajoie, BS, RN-BC, Nursing Coordinator.

What is your educational background, and what certifications do you have relevant to your program? I earned two associate degrees from Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) in Gardner, one is in general studies with a health track and my second is an associate degree in nursing. After graduating, I worked as a registered nurse for about a year in long-term care. I decided to go back for my bachelor's at Fitchburg State University, because I knew it would open up even more opportunities for career advancement.Register for our free webinar
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Topics: Programs, Our Faculty, Webinars