Nursing
Welcome Message from the Associate Dean & Director
Dear Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Students,
Welcome to the Wellstar School of Nursing! It is my great pleasure to welcome you as you begin or continue your journey toward becoming compassionate, knowledgeable, and innovative nursing professionals. Regardless of your level of study, you are joining a community dedicated to academic excellence, practice-readiness, and a shared commitment to advancing the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Your decision to pursue nursing reflects both courage and a desire to transform lives.
As you embark on this exciting chapter, I encourage you to embrace every opportunity to learn, grow, and challenge yourself. Nursing is a profession built on lifelong learning, collaboration, integrity, and resilience. Throughout your time here, our faculty and staff are committed to supporting your success by fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking, clinical excellence, leadership, and scholarly inquiry. The knowledge and skills you develop will prepare you to meet the evolving demands of healthcare while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
On behalf of our faculty and staff, I extend my warmest welcome to each of you. We are honored to be part of your educational journey and look forward to celebrating your achievements along the way. I encourage you to become actively engaged in our learning community, build lasting relationships with your peers and mentors, and take full advantage of the opportunities available to you. Together, we will prepare you to become leaders who will shape the future of nursing and healthcare.
Tracy Fasolino, PhD, FNP-BC, ACHPN, FPCN
Associate Dean and Director of the Wellstar School of Nursing
Wellstar College of Health and Human Services