15 Months. A New Career.
Our Accelerated Second Degree Nursing Program
If you feel inspired to become a nurse and currently hold a bachelor’s degree in another field, Fairfield University’s Accelerated Second Degree Nursing (ASDNU) program can help you answer the call to care.
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Now available in Austin, the ASDNU program offers you the opportunity to build on your previous education and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
In as few as 15 months of study with our experienced faculty, you can develop the social awareness, critical thinking skills, values, and aesthetic sensibility you need to prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and become a registered nurse. Plus, as a BSN graduate, you’ll have established the foundation you need to lead as well as care.
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Accelerated Second Degree Nursing (BSN) Curriculum
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Accelerated Second Degree Nursing (BSN) Curriculum
The ASDNU program at Fairfield University in Austin offers comprehensive clinical preparation for your new career in nursing. Over the course of this 15-month accelerated BSN program, you’ll develop hands-on patient care skills, gain an understanding of how to apply evidence-based research in practice, and develop your ability to collaborate and lead in health care teams.
You will complete a total of 60 credits of nursing coursework with us.
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You can view a detailed list of course requirements, offerings, and more in the University’s course catalog.
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Austin Faculty & Staff
The ASDNU program at Fairfield University in Austin offers comprehensive clinical preparation for your new career in nursing.
Meredith Kazer, PhD, APRN, FAAN
Dean & ProfessorInterim Director of Second Degree Nursing Program, Austin
Dean Meredith Kazer holds a BSN from Boston University, an MSN in medical-surgical nursing with a specialty in geriatrics from Yale, and a PhD in nursing research and theory development from NYU. Her distinctions include being named a top 15 gerontology professor and the 10th most influential nursing dean in the United States.
Megan Nava, MSN, RN, CMSRN
Assistant Program DirectorMegan Nava has been a nurse for over 15 years, working in a variety of healthcare settings. Her primary area of interest is in adult medical-surgical nursing. Megan is currently on the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nursing (AMSN) Program Planning Committee which helps to develop, coordinate and facilitate the annual AMSN yearly conference.
Robin Cook, PhD, RNC-OB
Associate Professor of the PracticeDr. Robin Cook has worked in maternity and newborn nursing for over 25 years. She graduated with a BScN from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario Canada prior to moving to Texas to start her nursing career. During her nursing career she has worked as a bedside nurse in labor & delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery and level II neonatal intensive care.
Sebastian MacKenzie
Operations CoordinatorSebastian MacKenzie provides administrative and IT support to Fairfield University’s Austin campus. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science with a minor in legal studies. Sebastian is also a trained vocalist with a wide range of experience in music performance.
Caitlin Rowlette, MSN, RN
Instructor of the PracticeCaitlin Rowlette is a faculty specialist in Austin, Texas in the second-degree nursing program. Her primary focus lies within adult health, where she has gained valuable experience through seven years of service in float pool for the central Texas hospitals. Caitlin has also showcased her expertise by presenting at the Texas Healthcare Association Summer Conference and contributing to the nursing community.
Kristie Wilson, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Instructor of the PracticeKristie Wilson has more than 20 years of diverse pediatric nursing experience. She received her MSN with APRN status from the University of Texas at Austin. About halfway through her nursing career, she transitioned to academia while remaining active in clinical practice as a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner. Her focus on pediatric healthcare extends to guiding students as a clinical preceptor and integrating the latest clinical practices into her teaching methodologies.
Christina Trezza, MSN, RN
Clinical Coordinator and Instructor of the PracticeChristina Trezza is a nurse leader with over 30 years of healthcare experience. She holds a Master’s in Nursing Leadership and is pursuing a PhD in Nursing Education with a focus on cultural competence, which aligns with her commitment to foster social justice and prepare culturally competent healthcare leaders.
Cheryl-Lynn Carson, MSN, RN
Instructor of the PracticeCheryl Carson holds a Master’s of Nursing Education from the University of Texas and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alberta, Canada. To her teaching role, she brings more than 30 years of experience in ED, ICU, Telemetry, and OR.
Hunter D’Amour
Simulation Operations SpecialistHunter D'Amour holds a Bachelor of Science in Audio Engineering and has worked as an audio engineer since 2022. Hunter is also a musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist of 15+ years.
Our Location
Fairfield University’s Austin accelerated BSN program is located at 7951 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78757.