Welcome to the School of Nursing
Students come to Fairfield's School of Nursing because of the excellence of our programs - small classes, close relationships with faculty, rich simulation and clinical experiences and opportunities for engaged learning at both a local and international levels.
You will have the opportunity to practice in a variety of clinical settings in over 50 health care agencies. Our modern multi-media classrooms and the Learning Resource Center with state of the art simulation equipment will help you to sharpen your patient care, critical thinking and leadership skills.
You'll come to learn that Fairfield's 500-year-old Jesuit tradition of academic rigor and personal reflection lead to a global understanding of healthcare with a strong focus on issues of justice and equality. Our graduates use their knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the lives of patients throughout the world.
This is an exciting time to study nursing. The demand for well-prepared nurses has never been higher, and technological advances have empowered nurses to take a leading role in patient care. At Fairfield, we set the pace in educating a new generation of nurses.
It's the foundation of an inspired life.


