Viewbook
[ 2014 – 2015 ]
chamberlain.edu
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2014-15 Viewbook Addendum
Chamberlain College of Nursing requires applicants and students to check for updates to their printed Viewbook at: chamberlain.edu/catalog
REVISED 01.30.15
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P B6; 15: Number of campuses updated
REVISED 11.18.14
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P 7: Accreditation Statement updated
REVISED 10.20.14
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P 10: Education Partnership updated
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P 11: Military transfer credit updated
REVISED 10.6.14
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P B6: Number of Campus locations updated
REVISED 5.22.14
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P B6: Number of Campus locations updated
REVISED 4.28.14
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P 15: DNP Admission Requirements Update
REVISED 4.18.14
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P 12: Removed references to online ADN program
REVISED 3.26.14
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P 7 & Back Cover: Accreditation updated
REVISED 10.23.13
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P 10 & 13: DNP Healthcare Systems Leadership Specialty Track added
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P 15: FAFSA Indianapolis Campus School Code added
REVISED 9.30.13
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P 7: Update to Accreditation
Nurses – Transforming healthcare, touching
lives and making a difference every day
As a nurse, every day means a new challenge; a new opportunity to push boundaries, advocate for patients and improve outcomes. It is important work and lives are on the line.
Nursing takes a special person with the right combination of knowledge, skill, compassion and confidence – discover what it takes to be an extraordinary nurse at Chamberlain College of Nursing.
Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Nurses.
Be a part of our nationwide nursing community – find us on:
EXTRAORDINARY CAREER
Meeting the needs of healthcare 3
Addressing the national nursing shortage 3
Focused on student success 5
Chamberlain Care 5
EXTRAORDINARY SUPPORT
Experienced faculty 17
An advanced nursing education model and a commitment to student success 17
Student success resources 17
Experiential learning – labs, Chamberlain SIMCARE CENTER™ and clinicals 19 NOTE: Chamberlain reserves the right to change the terms and conditions outlined in this Viewbook
at any time without notice. Information is current at the time of printing. Information updated after January 2015, including additions and amendments, is available via chamberlain.edu/viewbook.
It is the responsibility of applicants and students to check for updates. This printed Viewbook supersedes all previous printed editions and is in effect until a subsequent Viewbook is published either in print or online at chamberlain.edu/viewbook. Volume VI; changes contained here in are effective
January 2015. Photographs in this Viewbook are representative of Chamberlain College of Nursing. NOTE: Admission advisors are admission representatives in Florida, Minnesota, Nebraska and Oregon.
Comprehensive consumer information is available at chamberlain.edu/studentconsumerinfo.
EXTRAORDINARY COLLEGE
More than 125 years of excellence in nursing education 7 Single-purpose 7
Community focus with national reach 7
Accreditation 7
EXTRAORDINARY CARE
More than a college, we are a community 21
Academic excellence and community service 22
International Nursing Service Projects 25
EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS
Pre-licensure – launch a rewarding career 9
Post licensure – take the next step in your career and educational partnerships 10
Serving our military 11
Find your path 12
Admission requirements 15
EXTRAORDINARY ALUMNI
Making a difference 27
The Chamberlain Alumni Association 27
The Institute of Medicine’s report on
The Future of Nursing calls for increasing the
number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses in the workforce to 80 percent.2
80
%
INCREASE
19.4
%
INCREASE
More than 526,800 new registered nursing positions will be created through 2022 –
a 19.4 percent increase.3
1 U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2013–2014, Winter). Occupational employment. In Occupational outlook quarterly. Retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/ooq. 2 The Future of Nursing:
Leading Change, Advancing Health, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM), October 5, 2010. 3 U.S. Department of Labor,
Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2014). Registered nurses. In Occupational outlook handbook, 2014-15 edition.
Over 1 million new and
replacement nurses
EXTRAORDINARY CAREER
Meeting the needs of healthcare
Chamberlain’s administration, faculty and staff are aggressively confronting the pressing issues currently facing the healthcare community. By forging relationships within healthcare organizations, individual facilities, hospital networks, community colleges and national organizations, such as the National League for Nursing (NLN), Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Daisy Foundation, Chamberlain is preparing new nurses for the challenges they will face and enabling practicing nurses to fill key
leadership roles and advance care.
Addressing the national nursing shortage
With healthcare reform generating a need for broader population care, nurses are playing a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare. Since 2004, Chamberlain has supported this movement by graduating over 19,000* extraordinary nurses from
our degree programs and program options.
The impending national nursing shortage and the evolving healthcare delivery model mean a world of career opportunities for the nursing field. As a result, the number of unique career paths for nurses is growing and will continue to grow as nurses take on expanded roles in healthcare delivery. Nurses have an unlimited choice of work environments, with options ranging from busy emergency rooms, clinics, hospitals or surgicenters, schools, physicians’ offices, pediatric environments and the military. They can even pursue research, legal nursing, community service, informatics, a corporate environment or healthcare policy.
Whether launching a career or advancing an education, the possibilities for a career in nursing continue to grow over the span of a nurse’s career.
chamberlain.edu/nursingcareers
BE THE DIFFERENCE
Nurses are vital
“ We share a mission to have an
impact on the worldwide health
and welfare of all humanity.”
– Susan Fletcher, EdD, MSN, RNDirector, International Studies Chamberlain College of Nursing
in demand
*The Best Jobs of 2014. (2014, January). U.S. News & World Report.When it comes to compensation,
job opportunities and work-life balance,
registered nursing is ranked as one
of the best jobs to have today.
*
EXTRAORDINARY COMMITMENT
Focused on student success
Pursuing a nursing degree can be one of the most rewarding and challenging times of a nurse’s life. At Chamberlain, we understand what it takes to earn or advance your degree and we have built support services to assist our students at all stages of their degree program.
We believe if we take extraordinary care of our students, we will graduate extraordinary nurses who will have a significant and positive impact on healthcare around the world. Care is what distinguishes us – Chamberlain Care®. Care for our students, healthcare partners,
patients and the community at large. Through Chamberlain Care, we are committed to making it easy and seamless for our students to enroll in nursing programs to advance their careers, working with them to foster their success in school and in achieving their career goals and preparing them for the healthcare system of the future.
The key to graduating extraordinary nurses is to retain extraordinary students. Students are recipients of Chamberlain Care from the moment they pick up the phone to inquire about a program through graduation and beyond. Individualized advising, engaged faculty who are focused on student success and accessible resources are just a few ways we help our students feel comfortable and excel in their classes.
chamberlain.edu/nursingcareers
BE VITAL
Educating nurses
Chamberlain President, Susan L. Groenwald, addresses graduates at a St. Louis campus commencement ceremony.
“ We’re serving society
and providing individuals
the opportunity to improve
their lives. What can be
better than that?”
– Susan L. Groenwald PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN President
Chamberlain College of Nursing
the future
53,667
qualified applicants from baccalaureate nursing degree programs in 2013.*
U.S. NURSING SCHOOLS TURNED AWAY
Chamberlain campuses nationwide, with additional campus openings planned, plus online flexible programs and options; this national footprint extends our reach and increases access
to a quality nursing education.
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* American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2014, January 9). AACN finds slow enrollment growth at schools
* American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2014, January 9). AACN finds slow enrollment growth at schools
of nursing [Press release].
“ I think it important the
Committee should bear
in mind to raise the
standard, year by year.”
– Florence Nightingale,August 21, 1861
Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
EXTRAORDINARY COLLEGE
More than 125 years of excellence in nursing education
The Deaconess tradition began in 19th-century Europe when Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, visited 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, the Deaconess College of Nursing and finally into Chamberlain College of Nursing.
chamberlain.edu/history
Single-purpose
At Chamberlain College of Nursing, all we teach is nursing. Our focus on the nursing discipline has provided valuable insight into the evolving needs of our students, the profession and our partners in the healthcare arena.
chamberlain.edu/about
Local to the community with a national reach
Our vast network of nationwide campus locations and online flexible options for post licensure students put us in the unique position to provide quality nursing education to the regions that need it most while confronting the national nursing shortage. chamberlain.edu/locations
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 eight regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program, the Master of Science in Nursing degree program and the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at Chamberlain College of Nursing 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 with conditions by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN, 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.
Information is current at the time of publication. For the most updated accreditation information, visit chamberlain.edu/accreditation.
Documentation of Chamberlain’s accreditations and approvals is available from the campus president, the online dean or at chamberlain.edu/accreditation.
BE PART OF OUR LEGACY
Every student
is unique
“ Chamberlain helped me explore what it
means to be a nurse and, more importantly,
what the nurse’s role is in the eye of those
for whom I care.”
– Christian, Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing Student Jacksonville Campus
is our priority
Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in as few as three years* of full-time study.
3
Registered nurses can complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree online in just three semesters, or one year.
1
Earn your Master of Science in Nursing degree in as few as two yearsof full-time study.
2
* The on-site Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program can be completed in three years of year-round study instead of the typical four with summers off.
is our priority
EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS
A focus on the individual
Whether our students are aspiring nurses looking to launch a rewarding career, or nurse advancers building on professional nursing experience, Chamberlain offers the degree programs and options, resources and support to help them succeed.
Pre-licensure – launch a rewarding career
Advances in education and technology have placed nurses at the forefront of healthcare innovation. As a result, healthcare leaders recommend that nurses earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree so they can meet new challenges and advance the profession. For individuals without a nursing degree or registered nursing license, Chamberlain offers a wide range of pre-licensure degree programs.
Undergraduate
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)*
• LPN to RN Bridge Option
• 3-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree**
Direct entry into nursing programs
Chamberlain students are not required to complete non-nursing coursework before being eligible to apply to the nursing degree curriculum. In fact, most of our three-year BSN degree students begin nursing courses as early as the end of their first year.
Earn your BSN in as few as three years**
With no waiting lists or prerequisites, liberal arts and sciences courses are included in the curriculum and the three-year program provides Chamberlain BSN students the opportunity to complete their degree faster than through a traditional four-year program.
chamberlain.edu/admission
BE PREPARED
* Available at the Chamberlain College of Nursing Columbus campus only.
** The on-site Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program can be completed in three years of year-round study instead of the typical four with summers off.
NOTE: Program availability varies by location.
Interprofessional Global Healthcare Project – Kenya
High-fidelity patient simulators help students react in real-time to real-world scenarios
Post licensure – take the next step in your career
For post licensure students (licensed registered nurses) looking to advance their career, Chamberlain offers:
Undergraduate
• RN to BSN Degree Completion Option • RN-BSN to MSN Online Option Graduate
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree – MSN Educator Specialty Track
– MSN Executive Specialty Track
– MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track – MSN Healthcare Policy Specialty Track – MSN Informatics Specialty Track • Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education • Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics
• Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration Degree* – MSN/MBA
Doctoral
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree – Advanced Practice Leadership Specialty Track – Healthcare Systems Leadership Specialty Track
Chamberlain post licensure degree programs offer a flexible online format which prepares nurses for key leadership roles – while they work!
chamberlain.edu/admission
Educational partnerships
Chamberlain is building strong, collaborative partnerships with hospitals and health systems to advance nurse education levels and improve healthcare outcomes. Through our post licensure programs, we’re building the next generation of nursing leaders and educators. Chamberlain education and community college education partners enjoy group-specific tuition rate and a streamlined approach to nurse on-boarding.
chamberlain.edu/healthcarepartners
BE A LEADER
*The MBA degree is available through DeVry University’s Keller School of Management. Learn more at keller.edu. NOTE: Program availability varies by location.
Serving our military
Chamberlain College of Nursing Named a Military-Friendly School*
The Chamberlain College of Nursing Military Affairs Unit was developed in recognition of the service, commitment and sacrifice made by military personnel and their families. This unit is tailored to address the unique needs and special considerations of the military student, including active duty, retired, veteran, DoD employees and their families. Military students who apply and enroll in a Chamberlain College of Nursing degree program will be assigned a Military Nursing Education Specialist who will serve as their liaison, advocate and advisor throughout their academic career. Other advantages include:
• Special military tuition rates and a waived application fee for the RN to BSN option and MSN and DNP degree programs
• Deferred tuition, allowing military students to begin coursework while awaiting benefit funding without personal expense or incurring additional debt**
• The online RN to BSN option and online Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs provide exceptional flexibility, allowing military students to continue their degree program without worrying about deployment or PCSing • The opportunity to earn transfer credit towards degree programs through CLEP and
DANTES proficiency examinations, or through military experience based on your Joint Service Transcript (JST)
• Deployment policy that maintains level of study during a prolonged absence for deployed military students**
For more information, contact a Chamberlain Military Enrollment Specialist at 855.SALUTE.U.
chamberlain.edu/military
BE RESPECTED
* 2015 Guide to Military-Friendly Schools. ** For those who qualify.
Jamie, U.S. Navy, receives his diploma from Phoenix Campus Former President, Kim LaMar and National President, Susan Groenwald.
NOTE: Program/program option availability varies by state/location. Comprehensive consumer information is available at
chamberlain.edu/studentconsumerinfo.
Comprehensive consumer information for DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is available at keller.edu/studentconsumerinfo.
ADN
d e g r e e
BSN
d e g r e e
MSN
d e g r e e
LPN to RN Bridge Option chamberlain.edu/lpn Available to Ohio residents only at the Chamberlain Columbus campus.Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
chamberlain.edu/adn Available to Ohio residents only at the Chamberlain Columbus campus.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Program
chamberlain.edu/bsn
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree Program
chamberlain.edu/msn
UNDERGRADUA
TE PRE-LICENSURE
GRADUA
TE POST LICENSURE
High School Graduate Existing LPN Certification
FIND YOUR PATH
No matter where you are in your nursing career, Chamberlain has degree programs and program options to help you achieve your goals. With multiple points of entry, our degree programs can take you from an associate degree nurse, to a bachelor’s degree nurse, to a master’s-prepared nurse and finally to a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Our program offerings have been developed to address the personal and professional needs of nurses, meet the skill and staffing needs of the industry and transform healthcare delivery as a whole for the public at large.
chamberlain.edu/programs
NOTE: Program/program option availability varies by state/location.
UNDERGRADUATE PRE-LICENSURE
GRADUATE POST LICENSURE GRADUATE POST LICENSURE DOCTORAL
UNDERGRADUATE POST LICENSURE MSN Educator Specialty Track MSN Executive Specialty Track MSN Healthcare Policy Specialty Track
MSN Informatics Specialty Track
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree/ Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree chamberlain.edu/msnmba
The MBA degree is available through DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management. Learn more at keller.edu.
Online On-site
DNP
d e g r e e
LPN to RN Bridge Option chamberlain.edu/lpn Available to Ohio residents only at the Chamberlain Columbus campus.RN to BSN Option
chamberlain.edu/rnbsn RN-BSN to MSN Option chamberlain.edu/rnmsngrAdUATe
CerTIFICATeS
Nursing Education or Nursing Informatics
chamberlain.edu/certificates GRADUA TE POST LICENSURE DOCTORAL UNDERGRADUA TE POST LICENSURE Existing RN Certification Existing MSN Degree MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track
Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Program (DNP)
chamberlain.edu/dnp
Healthcare Systems Leadership Specialty Track
Advanced Practice Leadership Specialty Track
A commitment to
student success with
individualized instruction
“ As nursing educators, we play a critical role in advancing the profession and influencing
quality healthcare outcomes in communities large and small. It is our commitment to
graduate extraordinary nurses who can transform healthcare.”
– W. Richard Cowling, III, PhD, RN, APRN-BC, AHN-BC, FAAN Vice President of Academic Affairs
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Undergraduate Admission
Requirements
ADN, LPN to RN Bridge Option*
and 3-year BSN Degree
• High school CGPA of 2.75 or GED score of 551 • College CGPA of 2.75** (must include at least
24 credit hours, excluding developmental courses) • ACT composite score of 21, SAT (CR-M) of 990
or A2 Admission Assessment*** score of 75
RN to BSN Option*
• Nursing diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing with a CGPA of 2.0
RN-BSN to MSN Option*
• CGPA of 3.0 in RN to BSN option coursework (25 credit hours must be taken at Chamberlain) • Completion of liberal arts and
sciences prerequisites
• Completion of all nursing prerequisites with a grade of B or higher
Graduate Admission
Requirements
Master of Science in Nursing Degree*
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree**
• Undergraduate CGPA of 3.0†
• CGPA of 3.0 on 12 or more semester hours of graduate coursework†
Graduate Certificates in Nursing*
• Master’s degree in nursing
• Master’s in nursing CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Doctoral Admission
Requirements
Doctor of Nursing Practice • Master’s degree in nursing
• Current, active unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in the student’s state of residence
• A registered nurse with a Nurse Licensure Compact license must reside in a state that is included in the Nurse Licensure Compact • Master’s CGPA of 3.0
chamberlain.edu/admission
Assisting students to pursue
their education while staying
committed to their success.
Standard, deferred, direct and extended tuition and expenses payment plans are available.
chamberlain.edu/tuition
Financial aid available in the form of federal and private loans, scholarships, grants and Federal Work Study (FWS).*
chamberlain.edu/financialaid
Complete a Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)
fafsa.ed.gov
Chamberlain school code: 006385 For Indianapolis students only: E02182
(in addition to 006385)
Scholarships based on merit and need are available to those who qualify.
chamberlain.edu/scholarships
* Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
FAFSA is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Education.
** For qualified applicants, based on year-round enrollment. *** Program and option availability varies by state/location
EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS
Spring, summer & fall
enrollment – no waiting list
**chamberlain.edu/calendar
17 campus locations nationwide
***chamberlain.edu/locations
BE A NURSE
* Students are required to have and maintain a current, active, unrestricted RN license in the U.S. or in a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) throughout their program of study.
** College or institution must be accredited by a regional accrediting agency or an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). *** All applicants for pre-licensure programs are required to complete the A2 Admission Assessment.
† Minimum CGPA based on a 4.0 scale.
Faculty who care
Faculty who care
“ Students think they’re going to help save the world,
but they come away receiving more than they ever
could have given – a greater confidence in their
abilities and a real sense of purpose.”
– Susan Fletcher, EdD, MSN, RN Director of International Studies Professor
inspire
Chamberlain students benefit from a student-centric learning environment enhanced by small class sizes, individualized
instruction and diversified clinical learning opportunities.
Small
CLASS SIZES
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree students build their clinical competencies with approximately 800 hours* of experiential learning
(simulated learning, skills labs and clinicals) before graduation.
800
HOURS
** Based on the Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree curriculum, totaling both lab and clinical requirements. For more information on the BSN curriculum, visit chamberlain.edu/curriculum.
EXTRAORDINARY SUPPORT
Experienced faculty
Chamberlain students can count on a faculty of practicing nurses and professional educators who stay up-to-date on healthcare practices, principles and technology. Professional educators who provide individualized instruction and genuinely care for their students.
“ The professors are great. They’ve all worked in the nursing
field, so we get the benefit of those experiences.”
– Nora, Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing student
An advanced nursing education model
and a commitment to student success
Our faculty and curriculum emphasize learning over teaching – there is a difference. In other disciplines, very often the focus is on learning fast and moving on. That is not a nursing education model. At Chamberlain, our students are evaluated on their ability to analyze, synthesize and apply the information they have learned.
Student success resources
Our dedication to producing extraordinary nurses is reflected in the Chamberlain Care Student Success model – a comprehensive program of tools, resources and support to help our pre-licensure students complete their degree program and succeed as a professional nurse.
• Early assessments – Giving new students a clear picture of their strengths
and areas for improvement, plus a customized support plan.
• Academic assessments and live review sessions – Helping identify and
remediate any knowledge gaps halfway through the program and at the end of the curriculum.
• Personalized, comprehensive nursing review program – Helping students
synthesize and apply their knowledge and prepare for success on the NCLEX. • Center for Academic Success – Assisting students in achieving academic
success with tutoring, assessment, teaching and other resources.
• ASPIRE – A no-cost, confidential personal-support program for students and
their families to address issues in their daily life or academic performance. • Career Services – Providing career planning, interview and resume support
and employment opportunities.
chamberlain.edu/studentsuccess
BE INSPIRED
* Based on the Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree curriculum, totaling both lab and clinical requirements. For more information on the BSN curriculum, visit chamberlain.edu/curriculum.
Pat Bishop, Faculty Chair & Assistant Professor Phoenix Campus
Donna Jeanne Pugh
Faculty Chair & Assistant Professor Jacksonville Campus
Abra Greenberg, Curriculum Instruction Specialist & Assistant Professor Columbus Campus
Carol Keeth Associate Professor Addison Campus
Experience for
the real-world
Experiential learning
Chamberlain students practice their nursing skills in safe, simulated learning environments and under the observation of nursing faculty in the clinical setting. Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree students take part in approximately 800 hours* of experiential learning (simulated learning, skills labs and clinicals) before
graduation. This extensive training allows them to become competent and confident nursing professionals. * Based on the Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree curriculum, totaling both lab and clinical requirements.
Nursing skills labs and the SIMCARE CENTER
™The Chamberlain SIMCARE CENTER replicates hospital and clinical settings and features high-tech training equipment, including high-fidelity human simulators, patient-monitoring equipment, a birthing simulator and physical assessment exam tables. Utilizing the computer control center, our faculty have the ability to alter the simulated patient’s vitals and produce varying symptoms to evaluate a student’s response in real time. These labs provide a safe environment to practice skills and receive immediate feedback.
chamberlain.edu/simcare
Clinicals
Through the fulfillment of clinical requirements, Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree students receive meaningful, real-world training in actual healthcare delivery environments. The hands-on experience takes place under the supervision of a professional nurse who acts as the student’s preceptor.
• Unlike many programs, Chamberlain students are not solely responsible for finding their required clinical assignments. Our clinical model, featuring centralized coordination and national compliance, facilitates the process for our students and the organizations that receive them.
• Chamberlain offers students diversified clinical experiences in which to hone their skills in a variety of settings, including: hospitals, long-term care facilities, independent practices, ambulatory care centers, VA medical centers and home health environments – anywhere healthcare is delivered!
chamberlain.edu/studentsuccess
BE CONFIDENT
Making a
difference in your life
Making a
difference in your life
“ I came prepared to change lives
and left having changed my own.”
– Mary, Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing student, International Nursing Service Project
Chamberlain students and alumni worldwide, ready to make a difference in their career,
college and community.
39,000
*
OVER
the lives of others
* Based on Chamberlain College of Nursing alumni, current enrolled students and staff, October 2014.EXTRAORDINARY CARE
More than a college, we are a community
As part of this philosophy, Chamberlain’s focus on student success extends well beyond the classroom and clinical environments. By providing our nursing students the opportunity to expand their educational and professional horizons, we are committed to making a difference not only in the lives of our students, but also in the communities where we live and work, in healthcare as a whole, and in the world at large.
At Chamberlain, we continually seek new opportunities to honor nurses, raise awareness for healthcare causes and provide our students the opportunity to participate in leadership and decision-making roles. Chamberlain is also committed to community service and making a difference in the lives of others. As part of our effort to promote a community of caring, Chamberlain students, faculty and staff come together to support a wide range of regional and international causes.
Chamberlain is proud to sponsor International Nursing Service Projects in Kenya, Bolivia and Brazil and participate in national events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® and their fight to end breast cancer. We also organize and
participate in regional causes to support our local communities. From Hydration for the Homeless in Phoenix, Arizona, to support for the Joplin, Missouri, tornado victims, Chamberlain students, administration, faculty and staff are making a difference each and every day.
chamberlain.edu/events
BE EMPOWERED
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® – Chicago, IL
St. Louis campus student throws the first pitch at a St. Louis Cardinals game during the “Nurses Night at the Ballpark”event
Chamberlain enhances the college experience and promotes a feeling of community by affording students the opportunity to participate in leadership and decision-making roles.
National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
Chamberlain students are encouraged to participate in the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA). State and local participation introduces students to the professional organization and informs them of current issues in the nursing field.
Student Government Association (SGA)
Chamberlain encourages students to participate in a Student Government Association (SGA), which advocates for students and serves as a liaison between the faculty and students.
College committees
Committee membership provides an opportunity to participate in a review of curriculum, resources, services, facilities and policies.
Phi Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Chamberlain’s chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing continues our commitment to the College and community by recognizing our faculty, students, graduates and community leaders for their scholarship, research
and nursing excellence. Membership is extended to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students and faculty exhibiting excellence in scholarship and nurse leaders demonstrating exceptional achievements in nursing. This organization serves as a vital link between our students, alumni, faculty and the nursing community.
chamberlain.edu/honorsociety
BE INVOLVED
NOTE: Not all student organizations are available on all campuses.
EXTRAORDINARY CARE
Hydration for the Homeless event, Chamberlain Phoenix campus SGA
Chartering and Induction ceremony of the Phi Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau
Chamberlain College of Nursing also supports a number of community events that champion the causes of healthcare and nursing and build camaraderie among the students, faculty and staff, including:
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®
Chamberlain College of Nursing joins together to support a great cause – the race to cure breast cancer. At Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure events, Chamberlain students, faculty and staff come together to join the fight to end breast cancer and save lives.
National Nurses Week/Nurses Night at the Ballpark
During the month of May, Chamberlain unites students, faculty and staff to celebrate National Nurses Week. Across a series of events, Chamberlain honors nurses and raises awareness for healthcare causes and the national need for nurses.
MDA’s annual week-long, overnight summer camps
Through a national clinical partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), Chamberlain students offer campers enhanced resources while receiving clinical learning opportunities about neuromuscular disease.
Hydration for the Homeless
Chamberlain Phoenix campus SGA and SNA members provide water to a local day center to help those with insufficient resources stay hydrated during the Phoenix summers.
Assisting Joplin, Missouri, tornado victims
Chamberlain St. Louis campus faculty and students partnered with a local crisis center to perform assessments, offer resources and referrals and lend a sympathetic ear to support healing in the Joplin community.
BE PART OF A COMMUNITY WHO CARES
EXTRAORDINARY CARE
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure – Jacksonville, FL
Chamberlain students have a voice
Championing healthcare & nursing
Chamberlain students offering services to MDA campers with neuromuscular disease
Be a part of our nationwide nursing community – find us on:
International Nursing Service Project – Brazil International Nursing
Service Project – Bolivia
Interprofessional Global Healthcare Project – Kenya
International Nursing Service Projects
Venturing beyond the classroom and local community, Chamberlain students have the opportunity to participate in International Nursing Service Projects in Kenya, Bolivia and Brazil. These immersion experiences give students the opportunity to practice their nursing skills while gaining a deeper understanding of cultural and economic differences across the globe. International Nursing Service Projects can be done in place of the Multiculturalism in Healthcare – Special Populations course requirement, so students can receive course credit as well as the educational experience of a lifetime.
Interprofessional Global Service Projects
As a extension of the International Nursing Service Project, Chamberlain College of Nursing joined forces with Ross University School of Medicine to serve the people of Kenya in three local slums. This Interprofessional Global Service Project was led by two distinguished individuals: Susan Fletcher, EdD, MSN, RN professor and director of Chamberlain’s International Nursing Service Project trips, and Mary Coleman, MD, PhD, special advisor to the president of Ross University School of Medicine.
This project holds special significance, not just for the care and services provided to a population in need of healthcare, but for the partnership it demonstrates between two healthcare professions. In a 2008 study developed by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) titled The Future of Nursing: Leading Change. Advancing Health,
it was determined that: “Nurses should be full partners with physicians and other healthcare professionals.” Chamberlain recognizes that the need for interdisciplinary collaboration is consistent with what our students will experience in the healthcare delivery environment and we are actively seeking opportunities to promote this ideal in our curriculum, coursework and student experiences.
chamberlain.edu/serviceprojects
BE COMPASSIONATE
knows no bounds
Interprofessional Global Healthcare Project – Kenya
Interprofessional Global Healthcare Project – Kenya
We are the future
We are the future
of healthcare
“ The future is extremely bright. There’s so much to
do and see. I have so many career choices as a nurse
and Chamberlain opened the door. It’s unbelievable.”
– Karen, Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing alumnatransforming
healthcare
Based on the 20,000 current Chamberlain students and 19,000 alumni (39,000) having 10 unique patients touches per day,
256 work days every year for the next 30 years. (10x256x30x39,000= 3 billion)
3
Billion
EXTRAORDINARY ALUMNI
Making a difference
The vision of the Chamberlain Nurse and all of the ideals that this title embodies is not theory or an idea for the future. It is happening right now. Thousands of undergraduate and graduate alumni are already working in the field and making a difference in the healthcare delivery in their communities and around the world. With every new campus we open, every new degree program or program option we add and every graduating class we confer degrees upon, our numbers in the field grow exponentially.
“ My leadership abilities have grown and been recognized
by my company’s senior leadership. In fact, my Bachelor
of Science in Nursing degree capstone project was
implemented company-wide. That is a huge testament
to what I learned at Chamberlain.”
– Dianne, Chamberlain RN to BSN Alumna
The Chamberlain Alumni Association
Our diverse community of more than 19,000 graduates offers our alumni the unique opportunity to connect with healthcare professionals from all around the world. The Chamberlain Alumni Association allows our students to keep in touch with former classmates and faculty, network and make employer contacts. Alumni can also acquire relevant career information, mentor a current Chamberlain
nursing student or just keep up with the many friends they made at Chamberlain.
We also recognize alumni achievements and celebrate their successes. Our alumni recognition awards are one way we communicate the value of a Chamberlain nursing degree to the professional healthcare community. chamberlain.edu/alumni
BE THE FUTURE
transforming
healthcare
“ As a nurse, it is very
exciting because you can
do anything you want to
and you can go anywhere
you want to.”
– Greg, Chamberlain Associate Degree in Nursing alumnus Columbus campus
“ Nurses are the heart of the
healthcare system, and it is
a privilege to represent the
future of nursing.”
– Debra, Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing student St. Louis campus
BE A PART OF IT! LAUNCH OR ADVANCE YOUR NURSING CAREER AT CHAMBERLAIN.
Contact a Chamberlain
Admission Representative
888.556.8CCN (8226)
Attend an Open House and
tour your local campus
chamberlain.edu/events
High School juniors and seniors, attend
an Experience Nursing Day event
chamberlain.edu/beanurse
Apply
online
chamberlain.edu/applyExtraordinary Care. Extraordinary Nurses.
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 eight regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program, the Master of Science in Nursing degree program and the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at Chamberlain College of Nursing 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 with conditions by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN, 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.
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 full approval from the Virginia Board of Nursing, Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233-1463, 804.367.4515.
Program/program option availability varies by state/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.
For the most updated approvals by state information, visit chamberlain.edu/stateapprovals. Comprehensive consumer information is available at chamberlain.edu/studentconsumerinfo.
