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Chamberlain College of Nursing
Where Learning Meets Life
Do you want to become a nurse but don't know which school is the right one for you? Chamberlain College of Nursing may be just the college you're looking for if you want:
- A unique college where you will learn real life nursing and gain valuable clinical experience to prepare you for today's healthcare world.
- Small class sizes and lots of personal interaction with Chamberlain's experienced and expert faculty members.
- To earn your bachelor's degree in nursing in three years instead of four, allowing you to enter the workforce and start making a salary sooner than students enrolled in four-year programs.
- To gain quicker access to nursing classes. Many colleges and universities allow you to apply to the nursing school only after you take all of your general education courses. Chamberlain sets itself apart from other schools by not having any pre-requisite admission requirements. In addition, Chamberlain students get a jump-start on their nursing education by starting nursing courses as early as the third semester.
Since its founding in St. Louis, Missouri in 1889, Chamberlain College of Nursing (formerly Deaconess College of Nursing) has continually provided quality and innovative nursing education. With campuses now in St. Louis; Columbus, Ohio; Phoenix, AZ and Addison, IL, the College offers a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree program with a strong historical foundation, broad general education background, and an extensive clinical practice component that culminates in compassionate and clinically proficient graduates. Chamberlain College of Nursing is committed to fostering personal growth, career mobility, community service and leadership among nursing professionals.
Chamberlain's bachelor's degree program is a three-year program available at the St. Louis, Columbus, Phoenix and Addison campuses. The BSN program incorporates general education and nursing coursework in a program of study that provides knowledge and skills necessary for a lifetime of professional and personal growth. The BSN degree consists of a minimum of 126 credit hours: 66 general education credits and 60 nursing major credits.
The College uses a variety of hospitals and clinical agencies to provide meaningful clinical learning experiences. Acute care medical-surgical units, critical and emergency care, community agencies, pediatric hospitals, and specialized care units such as obstetrics and psychiatric units offer comprehensive learning opportunities for students.
Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. The BSN program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Chamberlain is approved to operate by the boards of nursing and higher education authorities in the states in which it operates.
Admission to the College
Chamberlain College of Nursing admission policy allows students who have earned a GED, high school diploma or higher and desire to earn a college education to apply to the bachelor's degree program. It is strongly recommended that completed applications be submitted as early as possible along with any supporting materials. Students may apply for admission for spring, summer or fall semesters.
Chamberlain College of Nursing's admission requirements include a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 from all previously attended institutions, a minimum ACT score of 21, or a minimum SAT score of 990, or a minimum TEAS score of 60.
Campus tours are available through the Office of Admissions. To contact an admission advisor to discuss the bachelor's degree program, please call 888-556-8CCN (8226).
Nursing
A Growth Sector for People with Passion
While the economy is difficult, pursuing a degree in nursing is still a strong field with a good career outlook.
“When I first graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in human development, my biggest fear was not being able to find a job. I was lucky and found a job in bio-technology, where I worked for four years,” said Samantha Zulliger. “But I knew that wasn’t the right field for me. And now, as I pursue my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Chamberlain College of Nursing in Columbus, I feel completely different. I know there is a good job waiting out there for me in a career path I feel passionate about.”
According to the Department of Job and Family Services’ 2009 “Health Care Employment in Ohio: Components of a Growth Sector” report, health care industries account for nearly one out of every eight jobs in Ohio today, and employment in health care occupations is expected to grow by 20.4 percent by the year 2016. However, three-fourths of all the health care jobs in our state will require some sort of postsecondary education by 2016.
“My advice to high school students who are unsure of whether nursing is the right path for them would be to volunteer or try a part-time job at a hospital or health care organization. It’s a great way to get your feet wet and see what people in the industry actually do,” Zulliger continued. “I first realized that I had a passion for nursing when I worked with neonatologists at a hospital. I was thinking about medical school, but when I saw how nurses had the most hands-on jobs – caring for the babies, interacting with their families - I knew that’s what I wanted to do.”
With Chamberlain’s flexible scheduling, Samantha is able to work at Riverside Methodist Hospital as a patient support assistant while she studies, as well as volunteer each week at Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit. And at Chamberlain, she even finds time to serve as her class’ student senate leader and is a peer tutor, providing her with additional leadership experience. Samantha will graduate in March 2010, the Chamberlain College of Nursing Columbus campus’ first class of bachelor’s degree graduates.
“With the transfer credits I had coming in to Chamberlain, I will be ready to put my talents to work full-time very soon. And I know that in the health care industry, there is always room to grow and learn more,” said Zulliger.
Chamberlain College of Nursing’s Columbus campus offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program. This campus-based program enables students to earn a degree in as few as three years and often allows them to enter the workforce sooner than traditional four-year programs. Chamberlain’s BSN degree program incorporates general education and nursing coursework that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a lifetime of professional and personal growth.
Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org) one of the six regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level. Courses at the Jacksonville campus are approved by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Inclusion of the Jacksonville campus for degree-granting authority within the accreditation relationship will be reviewed through an October, 2009 site visit from the HLC. The associate and bachelor’s degree program in nursing at the St. Louis campus is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The bachelor’s degree program in nursing at Columbus is also accredited by the NLNAC. The bachelor’s degree program in nursing at the Addison, Columbus, Phoenix and St. Louis campuses is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
For more information, please contact:
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Missouri Location Chamberlain College of Nursing Phone: 888-556-8CCN (8226) |
Ohio Location Chamberlain College of Nursing Phone: 614-252-8890 |
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Arizona Location Chamberlain College of Nursing Phone: 602-870-0981 |
Illinois Location Chamberlain College of Nursing Phone: 630-953-3660 |
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Florida Location Chamberlain College of Nursing Phone: 904-251-8110 |
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Email: Chamberlain College of Nursing Website: www.chamberlain.edu/columbus |
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Housing opportunities are available at both campus locations. Please contact the Chamberlain Admissions Office for more information at 888-556-8CCN (8226).
Program availability varies by location.
