Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Traditional Program
Fairfield University's School of Nursing offers the undergraduate student a strong liberal arts core of courses that are integral to the curriculum. Through these courses, you'll develop the social awareness, historical consciousness, thinking skills, aesthetic sensibility, values orientation, and foundations in art, literature, and science that are hallmarks of undergraduate education. The program of study contributes to your development as a well-rounded person who is able to live effectively and productively in the world of today and tomorrow. You'll grow along with your classmates personally and professionally to become committed and compassionate nurses, capable of providing professional care to people in whatever setting you encounter.
Faculty members in the School of Nursing are exceptionally well qualified by academic and clinical preparation. The small student to faculty ratio is an inherent component of the program, particularly as it relates to clinical practice. You'll be assigned to a faculty advisor who works closely with you to monitor progression through the program. Academic counseling, individualized attention, and career planning are integral to the advisement process.
Nursing courses are comprised of both theoretical and clinical components. With each passing year clinical work increases, until, by the senior year, a significant portion of time is spent in nursing courses, which includes clinical practice as well as the theory component. To ensure that students obtain the breadth and depth of clinical experience needed, the School has associations with many clinical facilities, including:
- Private hospitals
- Veterans hospitals
- Clinics
- Outpatient departments
- Rehabilitation centers
- Public health departments
- Long-term care facilities
- Home care agencies
- Community health centers
- Schools
- Its own Health Promotion Center in Bridgeport
Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a B.S. degree in Nursing and qualify to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a registered nurse. The School of Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing.
Advantages of Fairfield University
School
- Multimedia classrooms, linked to simulation rooms
- Integration of nursing majors with non-nursing majors in arts and science courses
- Simulation-focused approach to teaching and learning
- Focus on care of older adults, end-of-life, and spirituality
Faculty
- Small student-faculty ratio
- Individual student advisors
- Leaders in both clinical and professional practice
- Involved in local, regional, national, and international organizations
Resources
- State-of-the-art Simulation Laboratory
- Wide variety of clinical experiences and sites
Location
- Suburban setting
- Public transportation to town and train
- Close proximity to New York City