Fisher College

Our Affiliation

When you think about earning a Diploma in Nursing from Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing, your mind automatically focuses on nursing theory classes and clinical experiences. But did you know that to earn your diploma, you must complete 10 general education classes? For more than 28 years, Fisher College has provided the general education classes that you need – right here at BHSON. The BHSON site is exclusively for students enrolled in the nursing program.

Your Fisher College classes are carefully structured to help you in your nursing career. We do not consider the general education classes “prerequisites” or classes “to get out of the way.” The faculties of both BHSON and Fisher College realize that you cannot be a good nurse if you do not know how the body functions, how to prevent infection, or how to communicate effectively and work with others cooperatively.

The science courses have been written specifically for nursing students. The classes serve as the framework on which you will build your nursing knowledge. The general studies classes stress critical thinking skills important in nursing practice.

In addition to earning a Diploma in Nursing, some students may be eligible to earn an Associate in Science in General Studies degree from Fisher College.

What Determines my Eligibility to Earn the Fisher College Degree?

Other roles that Fisher College plays at BHSON:

• Responsible for the nursing and general education book sales through our Virtual Bookstore.
• Offer Student Health Insurance provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield and administered through Gallagher Student Health and Special Risk.
• All Fisher College classes are supported by Blackboard – a computer-based learning management system. All general education class documents and grades are available online through Blackboard.

Once you have begun your studies at BHSON Fisher College offers:

• Academic Success tutor, available 4 hours per week.
• Peer Tutoring program – upperclassmen are available to help you with academic questions/study skills. Each student tutors 4 hours per week.
• All workshops and tutoring are free of charge to the student.

Questions? Contact:

Carol Wilcox, Program Director

Fisher College at Signature Healthcare

Brockton Hospital School of Nursing

cwilcox@fisher.edu