Overview

The Accelerated Second Degree Nursing program from Fairfield University is designed to draw upon your prior education and experience, allowing you to earn a second bachelor’s degree in 15 months. Previous knowledge serves as a foundation for nursing courses as you develop the social awareness, critical thinking skills, aesthetic sensibility and values that prepare you to sit for the NCLEX licensing exam.

About this Degree

Fairfield’s Accelerated Second Degree Nursing program will teach you how to be a great nurse—and a great leader.

The curriculum combines theoretical and clinical components. Each school year, clinical work increases until the majority of time is spent in nursing courses. To ensure that students receive the clinical experience needed, Fairfield has partnerships with many clinical facilities, including hospitals, outpatient departments, rehabilitation and community health centers, public health departments, long-term care facilities, healthcare clinics and the Fairfield University Health Promotion Center.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Nursing

Healthcare Delivery Systems

Health Assessment

Geriatric Nursing

Fundamentals of Nursing Care

Health & Wellness

Basic Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed Application for Admission Form.

A Professional Resume

A Personal Statement (about 500 words) describing your purpose in undertaking a baccalaureate nursing education. Include the factors or experience that led to your decision to pursue a BSN at Fairfield University.

Official transcripts

Two Recommendation Forms and Letters, one of which must be, preferably, from a current employer or supervisor. Recommendations are completed online and you will need to enter the email address of your recommender.

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International transfer students currently in the US with an F-1 Visa and attending another institution must submit the following documentation in addition to the above application requirements 30 days prior to the start of the semester

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

59460 USD / year

≈ 59460 USD / year
Out-of-State

59460 USD / year

≈ 59460 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

59460 USD / year

≈ 59460 USD / year

Living costs

Fairfield

United States

1736 - 2740 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

About this Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fairfield

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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