DNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Format & Location

On-Campus (Fairfield, CT), Hybrid

A student with a stethoscope around her necks speaks with a patient.

Start Dates

Fall (September)

Application Deadline

July 1

Completion

3-4 years

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-TIme

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Fairfield University's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares advanced practice nurses to provide holistic care, working in all care settings with a focus on delivering health promotion and disease prevention to people of all ages with acute and chronic diseases. 

By the Numbers

Top 5%

Best Nursing Schools in the Nation
– College Factual

#1

Best Nursing Practice Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region
– College Factual

Top 100

Best Grad Programs in the Nation
– U.S. News and World Report

What You'll Learn and Do

Set yourself up for success.

Taught as a cohort program, students are educated in the fundamental skills necessary to make a difference in healthcare: population-level healthcare, organizational systems, leadership, business management, clinical scholarship, information technology, and policy-making.

Put your knowledge to use in the real world.

Students have clinical practice in nearby city and rural clinics, private practices, hospitals, and settings that employ advanced practice nurses or medical doctors.

Prepare to lead.

DNP Family Nurse Practitioner graduates are prepared for leadership roles in a variety of settings—as executives in healthcare organizations, directors of clinical programs, or faculty programs with a clinical focus, to name a few.

Make a difference.

This degree prepares graduates to evaluate and apply existing evidence to improve practice outcomes.

Find Out More

Contact Us

Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

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See what the future holds.

Fairfield University's Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies programs use the latest in medical equipment, state-of-the-art facilities, and small classroom settings to provide a practical and engaging education for its students. See what opportunities await you at Fairfield Egan.

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Get hands-on experience through experiential learning.

Coupling real-life simulations and opportunities to practice in a variety of clinical settings with the depth of a Jesuit education, Fairfield University's Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies helps equip its students with the necessary skills, experience, and ethics, to make a difference in patients' lives and the healthcare system.

Learn From Industry Experts

Fairfield University’s Egan School boasts experienced faculty who inspire students to become leaders across social and healthcare environments. These students actively engage with faculty in practice, policy, scholarship, and service.

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Janina Gilo-Tomkins
Janina Gilo-Tomkins
Director, Family Nurse Practitioner | Assistant Professor of the Practice

Admission Information

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You’ll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your Doctorate in Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner.

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Career Outlook

The nationally-ranked programs offered by the Egan School allow graduates to pursue jobs in a range of locations with various employers.

Employers

Recent Placements

  • Bridgeport Hospital
  • Stamford Health
  • VA Hospital
  • Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
  • Yale New Haven Hospital

The people and contacts that I have made at Fairfield have profoundly shaped my practice as a clinician and have opened up my opportunities for growth tremendously. The amount of time spent on the success of their students really has proven itself.

Jennifer Blondin

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