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Entry to Practice Nursing

Format & Location

On-Campus (Fairfield, CT)

School/College

Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies
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Start Dates

Summer (May)

Application Deadline

Rolling Admission

Completion

24 months

Schedule

Full-Time

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The MEPN program is designed to draw upon your prior education and experience, allowing you to earn a master's degree in two years. 

By the Numbers

Top 5%

Best Nursing Schools in the Nation
- College Factual

Top 2

Master of Science in Nursing in Connecticut
- U.S. News and World Report

Top 100

Best Grad Programs in Nation
- U.S. News & World Report

What You'll Learn and Do

Pursue your passion.

Fairfield University’s Accelerated Master’s Entry to Practice Nursing (MEPN) program provides a unique opportunity for those with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in a 2-year, accelerated format.

Fulfill a national need for nurses.

In post-Covid healthcare systems, the importance of nurses cannot be understated. The flexibility of the MEPN program allows students to gain a graduate-level MSN degree that will fast-track them to higher-level, higher-paying nursing leadership roles.

Take advantage of a unique opportunity.

The MEPN is the first program in the state of Connecticut to prepare advanced generalists for registered nursing practice and leadership.

Have flexibility in your career.

Following graduation, MEPN students will be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) to become registered nurses. After two years of clinical experience, possible careers include executive management, data analysis and quality improvement, legal nurse consultant, nursing academia, public policy/government, and more.

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Course Requirements

Entry to Practice Nursing

76 credits

Contact Us

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

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Accreditation

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NLN Accreditation

The Egan School’s Master’s to Entry to Practice Nursing program is accredited by The National League for Nursing.

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SSH Accreditation

The Egan School’s MEPN program is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).

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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Karen Corcoran
Karen Corcoran
Assistant Dean | PMHNP Program Director | Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing
Erica Wuchiski
Erica Wuchiski
Director of Master’s Entry to Practice Nursing | Instructor of the Practice, Nursing

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 Master’s Entry to Practice Nursing.

Admission Requirements

Tuition & Costs

Financial Aid

12%

Job Growth for 2018-28
-Bureau of Labor Statistics

$71,730/year

Median Salary
- Bureau of Labor Statistics

55%

Nurses Hold a Baccalaureate Degree or Higher
- The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce

I come from a place where I don't have a family. That's when Fairfield came into my life and gave me one. Between the professors, classmates, faculty, and campus, I couldn't be more grateful for this experience!

- Noah Vargoshe

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