DNP Nurse Midwifery

What were your reasons for choosing Fairfield University for your advanced degree?
I chose Fairfield University for my advanced degree because it’s close to home and ranked as a top graduate nursing school in the country. I loved my professors during undergrad and was excited to work with them again. I’m able to learn so much from the staff here at Fairfield and they are always in your court cheering you on!

What have you liked about your Fairfield education?
I like how invested the professors are in my studies and how they strive to make sure I reach my goals.

Please explain what you would tell someone considering an advanced degree at Fairfield.
I think Fairfield University is a great place to pursue an advanced degree. We have a beautiful state of the art new facility with top of line simulators, equipment, and the most qualified staff. Additionally, Fairfield has great relationships with local hospitals and preceptors are eager to take Fairfield students because they know how well we’re trained.

Please describe how working toward your advanced degree at Fairfield has affected your life.
Being in a full time doctorate program and working part time has definitely made me more conscious of my time management skills. I wanted to make sure I could pursue my degree, still work, and still have a life and being at Fairfield has allowed me to do so.

Please describe any interesting project or research opportunity you have had while at Fairfield.
As a doctoral student I’m conducting research into educating new parents on CPR and managing infant emergencies.

What were your reasons for choosing Fairfield University for your advanced degree?
I absolutely loved my time at Fairfield University as an undergraduate student. The engaging classroom environment, personal connections with professors, diverse clinical experiences, and lifetime friendships with my classmates all contributed to a wonderful experience. In seeking graduate programs, I wanted to have that same personalized experience that I feel is unique to Fairfield University.

What have you liked about your Fairfield education?
I am one of three women in the inaugural midwifery class. I love that we have small, intimate classes with our program faculty for our midwifery track classes, but we also have classes with other DNP tracks. Gaining the perspective of students in other tracks has been incredibly beneficial to my learning and professional development.

Please explain what you would tell someone considering an advanced degree at Fairfield.
If you are passionate about nursing, and want to make that next step forward in your career with a supportive, motivating community, become a stag!

Please describe how working toward your advanced degree at Fairfield has affected your life.
The midwifery program has strengthened my passion for women’s health, as well as my confidence in my ability to make a positive, lasting impact in my career.

Please describe any interesting project or research opportunity you have had while at Fairfield.
I am looking forward to working with my program director, Jenna LoGiudice, CNM, PhD, to complete a qualitative research DNP project.