chamberlain college of nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing is a for-profit nursing school that offers bachelor and master degree programs in nursing. Campuses are currently located in Phoenix, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Miramar, Florida, Addison, Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri, Houston, Texas, Columbus, Ohio, Arlington, Virginia,and Atlanta, Georgia. Chamberlain also offers online nursing degree programs. Chamberlain College of Nursing’s mission is to provide quality and innovative healthcare education.

History

Chamberlain College of Nursing was first established in St. Louis in 1889, under the name Deaconess School of Nursing. The Deaconess tradition began in 19th-Century Europe when Theodor Fliedner of Kaiserswerth, Germany, established the first Deaconess Home and Hospital in 1836. The word deaconess means “one who is devoted to service,” being the femmine gender of the word deacon.

The college was originally established as a nurses’ training program associated with the United Church of Christ’s Deaconess Hospital. It became Deaconess College of Nursing in the early 1980s. In March 2005, DeVry, Inc. acquired Deaconess. A term of the acquisition agreement was that DeVry's use of the Deaconess name would expire as of September 30, 2006. The school was later renamed to Chamberlain College of Nursing.

Chamberlain has since evolved from a diploma school of nursing to a college of nursing. It offers undergraduate nursing degree programs at campuses in Phoenix, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; Miramar, Florida; Addison, Illinois; Indianapolis Indiana Chicago, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Columbus, Ohio; Houston, Texas; Arlington, Virginia and online. Chamberlain also offers an RN-BSN to MSN Online Bridge Option and a Master of Science in Nursing online degree program.

Programs

Chamberlain College of Nursing offers undergraduate programs enabling students to earn either an Associate Degree in Nursing (available in Columbus, Ohio only) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (available at all campus locations). The BSN degree program does not require any prior experience and allows students to complete their degree in as few as three years, instead of the typical four years with summers off.

Chamberlain's Second Degree BSN Option is an accelerated program of study available to adults who have already earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The Second Degree BSN uses the same curriculum as the three-year BSN, and allows adults to apply credits from an existing bachelor’s degree so they may earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in as few as 13 months.

Chamberlain also offers a RN to BSN online degree completion program for registered nurses. This online program allows registered nurses to earn a BSN degree in as few as 3 semesters. The program offers the flexibility of online learning.

The RN-BSN to MSN Online Bridge Option is for RNs who wish to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and Master of Science in Nursing degree (MSN). The program allows students to earn a MSN degree in one less semester.

Chamberlain also offers a Master of Science in Nursing online degree program with three tracks: Educator,Executive, or Nursing Informatics. Each track allows registered nurses to earn an MSN degree in as few as 6 semesters. The Educator Track includes courses designed to prepare students to teach in an academic or clinical-practice setting. Courses in the MSN Educator track include educational foundations, instructional methods, program assessment and evaluation, and curriculum development.

The Executive Track This program allows registered nurses to earn an MSN degree in as few as 6 semesters. The Executive track helps build the skills essential to nurse leaders. Courses in the MSN Executive track include the foundations of organizational leadership, including managerial communication, organizational change, and decision-making. All MSN students are required to complete a 100-hour practicum in their own geographic location. Graduates of the MSN Executive Track have the option to apply to DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program. Qualifying Chamberlain credits transfer so students can earn their MBA with six additional courses.

The Informatics specialty track builds the foundational skills essential to informatics nurse specialists. Courses in the MSN Informatics specialty track include the practice of nursing informatics, management of data and information, and healthcare information workflow and project management. Students also learn to interpret, analyze and utilize electronic health record technology, as well as ways to provide greater efficiency and effectiveness in healthcare practices.

Admissions Requirements

Chamberlain looks for candidates that have a minimum composite ACT score of 21, a minimum SAT critical reading and mathematics reasoning (CR-M) score of 990, or minimum A2 Admission Assessment score of 75. They look for students with a high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 from all previously attended institutions or successful completion of the General Education Development Examination (GED).

For RN to BSN students, a CGPA of 2.0 is accepted for the diploma or associate degree. Candidates must have an unencumbered nursing license (RNs and LPNs), a minimum grade of C in all nursing courses from any previous nursing education, and demonstrate mastery of English. More RN to BSN requirements information is available on the Chamberlain website.

For the MSN program, Chamberlain looks for candidates who have earned a bachelor degree of science in nursing (BSN), a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the BSN degree, completion of an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or better, and are an unrestricted U.S. RN. More MSN requirement information is available on the Chamberlain website.

Accreditation

Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, ncahlc.org. HLC is one of the six regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and the Master of Science in Nursing degree program are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202.887.6791). The Associate Degree in Nursing program at the Columbus location is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404.975.5000). Accreditation provides assurance to the public and to prospective students that standards of quality have been met. AC0107.

Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2450 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, 101 N. 14th Street, 10th Floor, James Monroe Building, Richmond, VA 23219, 804.225.2600. Chamberlain College of Nursing has provisional approval from the Virginia Board of Nursing, Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233-1463, 804.367.4515.

Program availability varies by location. Chamberlain reserves the right to update information as it becomes available. Information is current at the time of publication. For the most updated accreditation information, visit chamberlain.edu/accreditation. Comprehensive consumer information is available at chamberlain.edu/studentconsumerinfo.

Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC is a part of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), a global provider of educational services.

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For students looking to launch a rewarding career as a nurse, the Addison location offers a CCNE-accredited* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program on-site. Chamberlain College of Nursing's BSN degree program enables students to earn their BSN degree in as few as three years of year-round study instead of the typical four years with summers off, allowing students to enter the workforce sooner than their peers at other nursing schools.

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Chamberlain College of Nursing has a 125-year history of preparing extraordinary nursing graduates.

Our roots go back to the Deaconess tradition of 19th-century Europe. Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, studied at a Deaconess facility in Germany and later applied the concepts she learned to her nursing practice. In 1889, an evangelical pastor in St. Louis, Missouri, proposed establishing healthcare services based on the Deaconess model to address the needs of the local community. Those services evolved into the Deaconess School of Nursing and, later, the Deaconess College of Nursing.

In March 2005, DeVry Inc. acquired Deaconess. A term of the acquisition agreement required DeVry to change the name of the school. The chosen name, Chamberlain, is derived from the Middle English word "chaumberlein," which means "chief steward" – in recognition of the critical role of the nurse as the central steward and coordinator of patient care.

Today, with pre- and post-licensure programs, a growing network of campuses, and robust online offerings, Chamberlain College of Nursing continues to raise the standard of nursing education and advance healthcare outcomes in communities across the country and around the world.

Dear Students:

Welcome to Chamberlain College of Nursing. Whether you are a new or continuing student, I congratulate you on choosing nursing as your profession and Chamberlain College of Nursing as your school.

You have chosen a school with a rich tradition of excellence and innovation. Our specialty is nursing education. We take seriously our responsibility in preparing knowledgeable, caring and clinically-proficient registered nurses. Each member of the Chamberlain College community is committed to assisting you in achieving success in school and in your nursing career. We are committed to student service and convenience. You can learn on-site or online and according to the learning style that best suits your needs. We are committed to helping you find funding for your education. Our financial aid advisors can help you identify potential sources of funds, and assist you in planning how you will pay for your education. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

We are committed to your learning. Our faculty is experienced in both nursing practice and teaching and will guide you every step of the way. We are committed to partnering with you during your education program so that your experience at Chamberlain College of Nursing exceeds your expectations.

Congratulations on taking this important career step. I wish you success and personal fulfillment from your educational journey.

Sincerely,

Susan L. Groenwald, PhD, MSN

National President

Chamberlain College of Nursing

We are very pleased to be able to bring to the Chicago area a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program with a long history and rich tradition. The Addison campus represents the third Chamberlain College of Nursing campus to open outside of the St. Louis area where Chamberlain began in 1889 and still exists today.

Our mission is clear – we are committed to providing the educational background and tools that will culminate in a graduate who will be an excellent nurse. Our experienced faculty and staff are dedicated to bringing their expertise, their unique ability to teach, and their passion for professional nursing to our students. Our proudest moment is when healthcare organizations in the Chicagoland area hire our graduates and tell us that Chamberlain students exemplify the high standards that they expect in their nurses.

We believe our single purpose mission, coupled with small classes, high-tech laboratories and an open, positive environment for learning makes Chamberlain College of Nursing the ideal setting for an individual who wants to pursue a nursing degree.

I invite those of you who are interested in pursuing a rewarding and exciting career as a professional nurse to contact us for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

Jan Snow, PhD, RN

President, Addison Campus

SIMCare Nursing Skills Labs

Chamberlain SIMCARE CENTER™

*The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202.887.6791).

*Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, www.ncahlc.org.

Careers at Chamberlain - We’re looking for the future. We're looking for you.

If you’re interested in being a part of an organization that’s mission is focused on improving nursing and the healthcare industry, then Chamberlain may be the place for your career to grow. Whether you're a nursing educator, IT specialist, administrative professional, or student services advisor, there may be a place at Chamberlain for you.

Chamberlain College of Nursing has a history of preparing extraordinary nursing graduates since 1889. Our faculty and staff are committed to the same thing – creating extraordinary nurses. Today, with pre- and post-licensure programs, a growing network of campuses, and comprehensive online offerings, Chamberlain College of Nursing continues to raise the standard of nursing education and advance healthcare outcomes in communities across the country and around the world.

Our Vision - Chamberlain will graduate extraordinary nursing professionals who transform healthcare worldwide. Our Mission is to provide superior nursing education experience distinguished by academic excellence, innovation, integrity and world-class service. We are committed to graduating compassionate, ethical and knowledgeable nurse leaders who are empowered to transform healthcare.

Chamberlain Care - At Chamberlain, we don’t just teach care – we live Chamberlain Care, a commitment of caring for each other, our students and our patients. You see, we believe that by providing a caring, supportive environment focused on student success, we help prepare nurses who demonstrate the values of service, compassion and integrity, which extends well beyond the classroom and clinical environments. Chamberlain provides students with opportunities to put these values into action in the community at large through a full spectrum of social, cause-related and field experiences. For more information on our charitable effort and ongoing commitment to serve the community, visit www.chamberlain.edu/serviceprojects.

We believe in taking care of those who take care of others. We offer a wide range of benefits that are intended to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Whether it's advancing your career, maintaining a healthy lifestyle or saving for retirement, our comprehensive benefit offerings can help you reach your goals for the future.

We are looking for engaged, caring colleagues who will help students achieve their goals and reach their dreams. We pride ourselves on maintaining an extraordinary candidate experience and hold the highest standards in pre-employment assessments and background checks. If you are ready to join an Institution like ours, we welcome you to apply.

For a listing of testimonials, simply go to: http://www.chamberlain.edu/student-testimonials.

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Program availability varies by location. Chamberlain reserves the right to update information as it becomes available. Information is current at the time of publication. For the most updated accreditation information, visit www.chamberlain.edu/accreditation. For comprehensive consumer information visit www.chamberlain.edu/studentconsumerinfo. For the most up-to-date curriculum grids visit www.chamberlain.edu/curriculum.

Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC is a part of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), a global provider of educational services. For more information about DeVry Inc., visit www.devryinc.com. ©2013 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved.

Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, ncahlc.org. HLC is one of the six regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and the Master of Science in Nursing degree program are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202.887.6791). The Associate Degree in Nursing program at the Columbus location is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404.975.5000). Accreditation provides assurance to the public and to prospective students that standards of quality have been met. AC0107.

Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2450 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, 101 N. 14th Street, 10th Floor, James Monroe Building, Richmond, VA 23219, 804.225.2600. Chamberlain College of Nursing has provisional approval from the Virginia Board of Nursing, Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233-1463, 804.367.4515.

Program availability varies by location. Chamberlain reserves the right to update information as it becomes available. Information is current at the time of publication. For the most updated accreditation information, visit chamberlain.edu/accreditation. Comprehensive consumer information is available at chamberlain.edu/studentconsumerinfo.

Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC is a part of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), a global provider of educational services. ©2012 Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC. All rights reserved.