BOMFairfield University nursing
Fairfield, Connecticut · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Nurse anesthesia · first-time NCLEX 92% / 95% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, entry-level master’s | Fairfield | 92% (2025) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree BS | Fairfield | 95% (2025) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree Accelerated | Fairfield | 87% (2025) Board source |
The Connecticut board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 184 |
| Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 16 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 15 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Master's degree | 12 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 11 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 7 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Master's degree | 5 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 5 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 3 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 51.3807 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 2 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
| Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Fairfield University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Egan School nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing.”
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Simulation
“Cutting-edge simulation labs provide nursing students exposure to realistic experiences through the use of technology and professional actors.”
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Clinical placements
“100% of nursing students will obtain their required clinical experience—504 clinical hours and 112 lab hours, plus additional practice time and class simulation—at the following approved clinical sites.”
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