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DNP

Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice

Format & Location

On-Campus (Fairfield, CT), Online

School/College

Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies
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Start Dates

Fall (September), Spring (January)

Application Deadline

Fall Priority: July 15, Spring Priority: December 1

Completion

18-24 months

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

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Fairfield University's Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree represents the highest academic preparation for nursing practice, focusing on expanded scientific knowledge related to providing comprehensive direct care across all settings.

What You'll Learn and Do

Take advantage of an opportunity.

The program is designed for Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners and aspiring nursing leaders with a non-practitioner Master’s degree. Students will develop skills in evidence-based care, quality improvement, healthcare policy, leadership, research methods, informatics, and more.

Be prepared for advanced nursing practice.

The DNP program prepares students for advanced nursing practice by developing their ability to independently provide culturally sensitive, evidence-based care and demonstrate critical thinking in healthcare management. Students will learn to translate research into practice, integrate science and theory for reflective practice, and evaluate outcomes through healthcare information systems and fiscal analysis.

Specialize in mental healthcare.

Individuals currently certified as a non-psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (e.g. FNP, ANP, PNP, CNM, etc.) may apply to the Post-Master's DNP program with a specialization focus in advanced practice psychiatric nursing. This track will offer the didactic and clinical courses required to sit for ANCC certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Have flexibility in your education.

Students in the post-master’s DNP program can enroll in the online or hybrid program. Those enrolled in the online option will attend synchronous class sessions for optimal student engagement with faculty and peers.

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Course Requirements

Doctor of Nursing Practice

30-32 credits

Contact Us

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

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Accreditations

The Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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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Sally Gerard
Sally Gerard
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Professor, Nursing
Dorothy Vittner
Dorothy Vittner
Director of Post-Master’s DNP Program | Assistant Professor, 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 doctor of nursing practice.

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