The PhD in Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner at Fairfield University is a 4 years long program for international students, taught in English.
PhD in Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
The PhD in Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner at Fairfield University is a 4 years long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
Fairfield University, renowned for its dedication to academic excellence, ethical values, and a strong commitment to social justice, Fairfield offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields.
At Fairfield University, the integration of a Jesuit education with academic pursuits is central to its mission. The university's emphasis on critical thinking, ethical leadership, and community engagement creates a dynamic learning environment that prepares students to navigate complex challenges in their future careers. With a dedicated faculty and a vibrant campus culture, Fairfield fosters an atmosphere where students can excel academically and personally. Through its commitment to academic rigor, values-driven education, and a dedication to making a positive impact on the world, Fairfield University prepares graduates to become ethical leaders who contribute to their communities and the broader society while upholding the Jesuit values of cura personalis (care for the whole person) and a commitment to the greater good.
PhD in Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner at Fairfield University
Fairfield University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares advanced practice nurses to provide holistic care to individuals of all ages from newborn babies to end of life. Students work in all care settings with a focus on delivering health promotion and disease prevention to people with acute and chronic disease. Graduates of this program are eligible to diagnose and manage the care of patients across the life span and in all settings except critical care. Students have clinical practica in nearby city and rural clinics, private practices, hospitals, and settings that employ advanced practice nurses or medical doctors. The clinically-focused degree prepares graduates to evaluate and apply existing evidence to improve practice outcomes. 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. With this knowledge, 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. Show less
Fairfield University's unique strength lies in its integration of Jesuit principles with education. The university's strong emphasis on critical thinking, ethical leadership, and social responsibility creates a dynamic learning environment that prepares students to excel in their chosen fields while contributing positively to society. With a dedicated faculty, a vibrant campus culture, and a focus on community engagement, Fairfield equips graduates with the knowledge and values needed to make a meaningful impact in their careers and communities. Through its dedication to academic rigor, values-driven education, and a commitment to social justice, Fairfield University prepares graduates to become compassionate leaders who embody the Jesuit ideals of men and women for others, fostering positive change in the world.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied a degree in English before - Can demonstrate a high level of English - Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: Master's
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Research proposal
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
