Fairfield University School of Nursing
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Nursing school
A nursing school is a type of educational institution, or part thereof, providing education and training to become a fully qualified nurse. The nature of nursing education and nursing qualifications varies considerably across the world.-United Kingdom:...
and one of the professional schools of Fairfield University
Fairfield University
Fairfield University is a private, co-educational undergraduate and master's level teaching-oriented university located in Fairfield, Connecticut, in the New England region of the United States. It was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1942, and today is one of 28 member institutions of the...
located in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield is a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is bordered by the towns of Bridgeport, Trumbull, Easton, Redding and Westport along the Gold Coast of Connecticut. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 59,404...
. The school offers fully accredited graduate and undergraduate programs, according to the National League for Nursing
National League for Nursing
The National League for Nursing is a national organization for faculty nurses and leaders in nurse education. It offers faculty development, networking opportunities, testing services, nursing research grants, and public policy initiatives to more than 25,000 individual and 1,200 education and...
(NLN) and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education is an autonomous nursing education accrediting agency that contributes to the improvement of the public's health. The CCNE is recognized by the U.S...
(CCNE).
History
- 1970: School of Nursing founded as four-year undergraduate nursing program.
- 1972: Connecticut Commission for Higher Education and the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing both approved the program.
- 1974: School received initial accreditation by the National League for NursingNational League for NursingThe National League for Nursing is a national organization for faculty nurses and leaders in nurse education. It offers faculty development, networking opportunities, testing services, nursing research grants, and public policy initiatives to more than 25,000 individual and 1,200 education and...
(NLN).
- 1992: Mu Chi Chapter endorsed by The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta TauSigma Theta TauThe Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International exists to improve the health of people by increasing the scientific base of nursing research...
International.
- 1994: First graduate program to prepare Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioners established.
- 2002: School of Nursing baccalaureate and master's degree programs granted accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing EducationCommission on Collegiate Nursing EducationThe Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education is an autonomous nursing education accrediting agency that contributes to the improvement of the public's health. The CCNE is recognized by the U.S...
(CCNE).
- 2005: School of Nursing initiated the Advisory Council led by Nancy P. Lynch P'95 (member of Board of Trustees at Greenwich HospitalGreenwich Hospital (Connecticut)Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut, is a community hospital serving people in lower Fairfield County and in lower Westchester County New York....
and the VAN Hospice Foundation) and consisting of twelve distinguished professionals with interests in nursing and healthcare charged with advising and assisting the Dean in the advancement of the School of Nursing.
- 2007: School of Nursing established partnership with the Bridgeport HospitalBridgeport HospitalBridgeport Hospital is a private, not-for-profit general medical and surgical hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It is a member of the Yale New Haven Health System, and affiliated with the Yale University School of Medicine.-Description:...
Nurse Anesthesia Program to offer a Master of Science Degree in Nursing and Certificate in Nurse Anesthesia.
- 2007: School of Nursing selected by United States Department of Veterans AffairsUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsThe United States Department of Veterans Affairs is a government-run military veteran benefit system with Cabinet-level status. It is the United States government’s second largest department, after the United States Department of Defense...
(VA) to launch a $40m educational initiative to establish a new VA Nursing Academy in partnership with the VA Connecticut Healthcare System.
- 2007: School of Nursing awarded accreditation with the highest distinction by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing EducationCommission on Collegiate Nursing EducationThe Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education is an autonomous nursing education accrediting agency that contributes to the improvement of the public's health. The CCNE is recognized by the U.S...
(CCNE).
- 2008: Dedicated the Robin Kanarek Learning Resource Center providing a simulated hospital environment including a fully equipped Intensive Care UnitIntensive Care Unitthumb|220px|ICU roomAn intensive-care unit , critical-care unit , intensive-therapy unit/intensive-treatment unit is a specialized department in a hospital that provides intensive-care medicine...
and "SimMan," a Human Patient SimulatorVirtual patientThe term virtual patient is used to describe interactive computer simulations used in health care education. The special focus is targeted on the simulation of clinical processes with virtual patients. Virtual patients combine scientific excellence, modern technologies and the innovative concept of...
.
Graduate programs
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse AnesthesiaNurse anesthetistA nurse anesthetist is a nurse who specializes in the administration of anesthesia.In the United States, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is an advanced practice registered nurse who has acquired graduate-level education and board certification in anesthesia...
- Master of Science in NursingMaster of Science in NursingA Master of Science in Nursing is an advanced-level postgraduate degree for registered nurses and is considered an entry-level degree for nurse educators and managers. The degree also may prepare a nurse to seek a career as a nurse administrator, health policy expert, or clinical nurse leader...
- Clinical Nurse LeaderClinical nurse leaderThe Clinical Nurse Leader is a relatively new nursing role that was developed to prepare highly skilled nurses focused on the improvement of quality and safety outcomes for patients or patient populations... - Master of Science in NursingMaster of Science in NursingA Master of Science in Nursing is an advanced-level postgraduate degree for registered nurses and is considered an entry-level degree for nurse educators and managers. The degree also may prepare a nurse to seek a career as a nurse administrator, health policy expert, or clinical nurse leader...
- Family Nurse Practitioner - Master of Science in NursingMaster of Science in NursingA Master of Science in Nursing is an advanced-level postgraduate degree for registered nurses and is considered an entry-level degree for nurse educators and managers. The degree also may prepare a nurse to seek a career as a nurse administrator, health policy expert, or clinical nurse leader...
- Healthcare ManagementHealth administrationHealth administration or healthcare administration is the field relating to leadership, management, and administration of hospitals, hospital networks, health care systems, and public health systems... - Master of Science in NursingMaster of Science in NursingA Master of Science in Nursing is an advanced-level postgraduate degree for registered nurses and is considered an entry-level degree for nurse educators and managers. The degree also may prepare a nurse to seek a career as a nurse administrator, health policy expert, or clinical nurse leader...
- Nurse AnesthesiaNurse anesthetistA nurse anesthetist is a nurse who specializes in the administration of anesthesia.In the United States, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is an advanced practice registered nurse who has acquired graduate-level education and board certification in anesthesia... - Master of Science in NursingMaster of Science in NursingA Master of Science in Nursing is an advanced-level postgraduate degree for registered nurses and is considered an entry-level degree for nurse educators and managers. The degree also may prepare a nurse to seek a career as a nurse administrator, health policy expert, or clinical nurse leader...
- Psych Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric and mental health nursingPsychiatric nursing or mental health nursing is the specialty of nursing that cares for people of all ages with mental illness or mental distress, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression or dementia...
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Honor Society of Nursing
The Mu Chi Chapter of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta TauSigma Theta Tau
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International exists to improve the health of people by increasing the scientific base of nursing research...
International, was founded in 1989 and fully endorsed in 1992. The purpose of the honor society is to promote and recognize leadership, scholarship, research and outstanding achievement in the nursing profession. The Mu Chi Chapter has received the prestigious "Chapter Key Award" four times. This award is presented to active chapters who exhibit overall excellence in achieving the goals and mission of Sigma Theta Tau International.
Notable alumni
- Mary Ann Christopher - president & CEO, Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Health Group
- Roni De LuzRoni De LuzRoni DeLuz, RN, ND, a naturopathic doctor and registered nurse, is the co-creator of the Martha's Vineyard Diet Detox and founder and director of Martha's Vineyard Holistic Retreat in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts...
- New York Times best selling author of 21 Pounds in 21 Days - Meghan Fitzgerald - senior vice president at Medco Health Solutions; named a 2010 Irish Voice Women of Influence honoree
- Dr. Theresa Tavella Quell - president of the Connecticut Nurses' Association
- Geralyn Radowiecki Spollett '76 - Associate Director of the Yale Diabetes Center; American Diabetes Association's 2006 Educator of the Year Award winner
Notable faculty
- Doris Troth LippmanDoris Troth LippmanDr. Doris Troth Lippman, APRN, EdD, CS, is currently a Professor of Nursing at the Fairfield University School of Nursing located in Fairfield, CT. She also practices as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse at Fairfield Community Services in Fairfield, CT.Dr...
- Fellow of the American Academy of NursingAmerican Academy of NursingThe American Academy of Nursing generates, synthesizes, and disseminates nursing knowledge to contribute to health policy and practice for the benefit of the public and the nursing profession....
; recipient of Honorary Purple Heart and Connecticut Nurses' Association Diamond Jubilarian Agnes Ohlson Award for her contributions to nursing through political action. - Sheila Carey Grossman - recipient of 2009 Connecticut Nurses' Association Josephine Dolan Award for her outstanding contributions to nursing education.
- Jeanne NovotnyJeanne NovotnyDr. Jeanne Novotny is Dean and Professor at the Fairfield University School of Nursing located in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dr. Novotny was named a 2002 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in recognition of her outstanding contributions to nursing....
- Fellow of the American Academy of NursingAmerican Academy of NursingThe American Academy of Nursing generates, synthesizes, and disseminates nursing knowledge to contribute to health policy and practice for the benefit of the public and the nursing profession....
; recipient of two American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards - Kathleen Wheeler - Fellow of the American Academy of NursingAmerican Academy of NursingThe American Academy of Nursing generates, synthesizes, and disseminates nursing knowledge to contribute to health policy and practice for the benefit of the public and the nursing profession....
; recipient of 2004 American Psychiatric Nurses Association Excellence in Education Award
School of Nursing Lecture Series
The School of Nursing Lecture Series features highly accomplished, visionary and internationally recognized nursing and medical leaders. Former guest speakers include:- 2005: Oliver SacksOliver SacksOliver Wolf Sacks, CBE , is a British neurologist and psychologist residing in New York City. He is a professor of neurology and psychiatry at Columbia University, where he also holds the position of Columbia Artist...
- Celebrated neurologist and author. - 2006: Dr. Betty Ferrell - Oncology nurse & noted researcher in pain management and end of life care.
- 2007: Geralyn Radowiecki Spollett '76 - Associate Director, Yale Diabetes Center; American Diabetes Association's 2006 Educator of the Year Award winner