The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies

08/31/2026

Fairfield University's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) program prepares nurses to assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric disorders across the lifespan.

As Connecticut's first PMHNP program, it offers psychotherapy and trauma training rooted in holistic care, readying graduates for leadership roles in behavioral health.

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The DNP-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program prepares students to provide psychiatric and mental health nursing services to individuals across the lifespan.

08/28/2026

Fairfield Egan’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program prepares registered nurses for advanced practice in primary care.

Designed to educate students to become holistic healthcare providers, the program combines advanced coursework with clinical practice in clinics, private practices, hospitals, and other healthcare settings, preparing graduates to care for patients across the lifespan.

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The MSN Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares students to manage the healthcare needs of patients across the lifespan.

08/26/2026

As the demand for public health professionals continues to grow, so does the need for strong leaders who can guide public policy and improve the health of people and communities.

Fairfield Egan's Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) provides a comprehensive doctoral curriculum focused on leadership, research, and policy development in public health, preparing students for a variety of career paths.

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Whether you have a background in public health, healthcare, or nursing, Fairfield's online doctor of public health (DrPH) program can help you advance your career.

08/25/2026

A summer of hands-on learning and care. 🩺 🏥

Fairfield University nursing students Alexander (Alex) Stam ‘27, Victoria Koch ‘27, Emma Muller ‘27, Carmella Bevil ‘27, Lauren Hoppe ‘27, and Elena Michaels ‘27 successfully completed Northwell Health's Summer Nurse Externship, gaining valuable experience in patient care and the opportunity to work alongside fellow Stags.

08/24/2026

Designed for nurses looking to expand their career opportunities, Fairfield Egan's Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nursing Leadership program prepares graduates for roles in clinical leadership, care coordination, education, quality improvement, risk management, and other emerging areas.

With flexible full-time and part-time options and an asynchronous format, the program allows students to balance graduate education with clinical practice.

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Our MSN in Nursing Leadership prepares students in leadership roles to address future demands in the healthcare field.

08/20/2026

Forty-two nurse anesthesia residents marked the beginning of their clinical education at this year’s Nurse Anesthesia Capping Ceremony, coming together for the first time as a full cohort from Austin, Texas and Fairfield, Connecticut.

The ceremony featured guest speaker Yana Krmic, CRNA, an experienced clinician, leader, advocate, author, and former president of the New York State Association of New York State Association of Nurse Anesthetists (NYSANA), who encouraged students as they prepare to enter the field.

With the support of the Fairfield Egan community behind them, these future nurse anesthetists step forward with a strong sense of purpose and responsibility as they begin this next chapter.

08/18/2026

From meeting their future classmates to exploring campus, Orientation marked a special moment for the Class of 2030.

Soon, a new class of future nurses and healthcare leaders will join the Fairfield Egan community, while our returning students prepare for another semester on campus. 🩺 📚

08/17/2026

Fairfield Egan’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Family Nurse Practitioner program combines advanced clinical education with hands-on experience through experiential learning across a variety of healthcare settings.

Through cohort-based coursework and clinical practice in clinics, private practices, hospitals, and other healthcare settings, students gain the skills needed to promote health, prevent disease, and lead within today’s healthcare landscape.

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The DNP-Family Nurse Practitioner Program prepares students for a career in primary care settings, providing care across the lifespan. Taught as a cohort program, students are educated in the fundamental skills necessary to make a difference in healthcare: population-level healthcare, organizational...

08/14/2026

Students from Fairfield Egan and the Fairfield University John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences traveled to New York City this February for an interdisciplinary learning experience at the Tenement Museum.

Led by faculty in public health and the arts, the visit encouraged students to explore the intersection of history, culture, and lived experience while connecting classroom learning to the world around them.

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Students from Fairfield Meditz and Fairfield Egan traveled to the Tenement Museum, where they explored the connections between scientific and artistic inquiry.

08/13/2026

Fairfield Egan’s online Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program combines the flexibility of online learning with the benefits of in-person learning opportunities, including three distinct doctoral residencies designed to support students throughout their advanced studies.

Through asynchronous coursework and personalized professional development, students engage with faculty in practice, policy, scholarship, and service, while gaining the skill set for careers in public health practice and education.

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Whether you have a background in public health, healthcare, or nursing, Fairfield's online doctor of public health (DrPH) program can help you advance your career.