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TABLE OF CONTENTS DNP program ready to launch........... 1 Message from the Dean ................... 2 School of Nursing endowment ......... 2 Phil Greiner leaves Fairfield ............. 3 The Conversation on Healthcare ...... 3 Kate Wheeler honored ...................... 4 Stranded abroad! ............................. 4 SON welcomes three Board members ................................ 5 Gerontological nursing course .......... 5 Graduation photos! .......................... 6 In the news....................................... 7 PULSE The www.fairfield.edu/nursing Summer 2010 DNP program ready to launch by Nina Riccio, M.A. ’09 It’s been in the development stages for several years, and now Fairfield’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is set to begin with a full class of students in September. “We’ve had a wonderful response to both open houses, and the applications are still rolling in,” said Dr. Jean Lange, professor of nursing and DNP program director. “The faculty are looking forward to our first class of doctoral students, and we feel this is an exceptionally strong program.” Applicants have been evenly split between those with a bachelor’s degree and those with a master’s; one attraction of Fairfield’s program is that candidates can be admitted with either. “We’re very gratified that we’re off to good start, and that so many Fairfield alumni are in the applicant pool,” noted Marianne Gumpper, director of graduate admission. “It speaks to the strength of our programs that so many people come back here to further their education.” The DNP is an exciting new degree for nurses who wish to continue in a clinically-focused career path in an advanced practice role as nurse practi-tioner, midwife, clinical specialist, or anesthetist. APRN programs across the country are currently transitioning APRN master’s level programs to the DNP. Those with the degree have the capacity to improve systems of care in practice, policy, and organizational arenas; they are better prepared to assume leadership roles in healthcare and are qualified for execu-tive positions in healthcare organizations, directors of clinical programs, and faculty positions with a clinical focus. Fairfield offers an advanced degree for those inter-ested in post-master’s education or for nurses with a bachelor of science degree in nursing who are interested in family or psychiatric nurse practitioner specialties. The nurse anesthesia program will transi-tion to the DNP in June 2011. “We see the School of Nursing mov-ing in a new direction,” said Dr. Lange. “[This program] will bring further oppor-tunities to enhance collaborative research between faculty and students.” FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY A PUBL I C A T ION OF THE S CHOOL OF NURS ING Dean Novotny and Dr. Suzanne Campbell (both far right), talk to three prospective students at the Graduate Information Session in April, where there was quite a bit of interest in the DNP.
Object Description
Title | Pulse - Summer 2010 |
Originating Office | School of Nursing |
Date as Text | Summer 2010 |
Date | June 2010 |
Description | The Pulse is published twice a year by Fairfield University for alumni, students, parents, benefactors and friends of the School of Nursing, as well as selected health care agencies and nursing schools. |
Notes | Editorial Board: Dr. Jeanne Novotny, Dean, School of Nursing; Nina M. Riccio, M.A. '09, Pulse editor and publications writer; Nel Appel 80, M.A. '09, School of Nursing advancement liaison; Jean Santopatre, University photojournalist, M.A. '09; Roberta Reynolds, Graphic Designer, Printing & Graphics Services |
Type of Document | Newsletter |
Original Format | Digital document (PDF) produced using Adobe PDF Library 9.0; color; ill.; 8.5 x 11 in.; 8 pages; 4.68 MB |
Digital Specifications | This digital file exists as an archived PDF available for general use. |
Publisher | Fairfield University |
Place of Publication | Fairfield, Conn. |
Source | Fairfield University Archives and Special Collections |
Copyright Information | Fairfield University reserves all rights to this resource which is provided here for educational and/or non-commercial purposes only. |
Identifier | PULSESUM2010 |
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SearchData | TABLE OF CONTENTS DNP program ready to launch........... 1 Message from the Dean ................... 2 School of Nursing endowment ......... 2 Phil Greiner leaves Fairfield ............. 3 The Conversation on Healthcare ...... 3 Kate Wheeler honored ...................... 4 Stranded abroad! ............................. 4 SON welcomes three Board members ................................ 5 Gerontological nursing course .......... 5 Graduation photos! .......................... 6 In the news....................................... 7 PULSE The www.fairfield.edu/nursing Summer 2010 DNP program ready to launch by Nina Riccio, M.A. ’09 It’s been in the development stages for several years, and now Fairfield’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is set to begin with a full class of students in September. “We’ve had a wonderful response to both open houses, and the applications are still rolling in,” said Dr. Jean Lange, professor of nursing and DNP program director. “The faculty are looking forward to our first class of doctoral students, and we feel this is an exceptionally strong program.” Applicants have been evenly split between those with a bachelor’s degree and those with a master’s; one attraction of Fairfield’s program is that candidates can be admitted with either. “We’re very gratified that we’re off to good start, and that so many Fairfield alumni are in the applicant pool,” noted Marianne Gumpper, director of graduate admission. “It speaks to the strength of our programs that so many people come back here to further their education.” The DNP is an exciting new degree for nurses who wish to continue in a clinically-focused career path in an advanced practice role as nurse practi-tioner, midwife, clinical specialist, or anesthetist. APRN programs across the country are currently transitioning APRN master’s level programs to the DNP. Those with the degree have the capacity to improve systems of care in practice, policy, and organizational arenas; they are better prepared to assume leadership roles in healthcare and are qualified for execu-tive positions in healthcare organizations, directors of clinical programs, and faculty positions with a clinical focus. Fairfield offers an advanced degree for those inter-ested in post-master’s education or for nurses with a bachelor of science degree in nursing who are interested in family or psychiatric nurse practitioner specialties. The nurse anesthesia program will transi-tion to the DNP in June 2011. “We see the School of Nursing mov-ing in a new direction,” said Dr. Lange. “[This program] will bring further oppor-tunities to enhance collaborative research between faculty and students.” FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY A PUBL I C A T ION OF THE S CHOOL OF NURS ING Dean Novotny and Dr. Suzanne Campbell (both far right), talk to three prospective students at the Graduate Information Session in April, where there was quite a bit of interest in the DNP. |