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Volume VIII

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 COMMITMENT

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

Chamberlain Care™ Student Academic Success Model 18

Experiential learning – labs, Chamberlain SIMCARE CENTER™ and clinicals 20

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. The online Viewbook is updated on a monthly basis. Information updated after March 2016, including additions and amendments, is available via chamberlain.edu/viewbook. It is the responsibility of applicants and students to check for updates. This 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 VIII; changes contained here in are effective March 2016. Photographs in this Viewbook are representative of Chamberlain College of Nursing.

Comprehensive consumer information is available at chamberlain.edu/studentconsumerinfo.

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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 22

Academic excellence and community service 24

Global Health Education Program 26

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 28

The Chamberlain Alumni Association 29

We are Chamberlain 30c

1CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK

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.1

80%

19.4%More than 526,800 new registered nursing positions will be created through 2022 – a 19.4 percent increase.2

1 The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM), October 5, 2010.

2 U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2014). Registered nurses. In Occupational outlook handbook, 2014-15 edition.

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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) 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 21,000* extraordinary nurses from

our degree programs and program options.

An evolving healthcare delivery model means 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* Chamberlain College of Nursing graduates since 2004, Chamberlain National Registrar, May 2015.


Nurses are vital

EXTRAORDINARY CAREER


“ We share a mission to have an

impact on the worldwide health

and welfare of all humanity.”

– Susan Fletcher, EdD, MSN, RN Director, Global Health Education Program Professor Chamberlain College of Nursing


in demand

*The Best Jobs of 2015. (2015, 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

*The Best Jobs of 2015. (2015, January). U.S. News & World Report.


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, MSN, RN, ANEF, FAAN President Chamberlain College of Nursing

chamberlain.edu/welcome


future

68,936qualified applicants from professional nursing programs during the 2014-15 academic year.*

U.S. NURSING SCHOOLS TURNED AWAY

Chamberlain campuses nationwide, with additional campus openings planned, plus online programs and

options that offer flexibility; this national footprint extends our reach and increases access to a quality nursing education.

For the most up-to-date list of chamberlain locations, visit chamberlain.edu/locations

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* American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (March 9, 2015). New AACN Data Confirm Enrollment Surge in Schools of Nursing [Press release]. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/news/articles/2015/enrollment


* American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (March 9, 2015). New AACN Data Confirm Enrollment Surge in Schools of Nursing [Press release]. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/news/articles/2015/enrollment

“ 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 educationThe 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-purposeAt 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

AccreditationChamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, www.hlcommission.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). 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


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.

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Registered nurses can complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree online in as few as three semesters, or one year.**

1Earn your Master of Science in Nursing degree or your Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in as few as six semesters, or two years of full-time study.

(Eight semesters for the MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track)

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* 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.

** With year-round, full-time enrollment.


is our priority


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.

Undergraduate

For individuals without a nursing degree or registered nursing license, Chamberlain offers the 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

* 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.

Global Health Education Experience – Kenya

High-fidelity patient simulators help students react in real-time to real-world scenarios


Post-licensure – take the next step in your careerFor post-licensure students (licensed registered nurses) looking to advance their career, Chamberlain offers:

Undergraduate

• RN to BSN Degree Completion Option

• RN-BSN to MSN 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 – 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!


Educational partnershipsChamberlain 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 rates and a streamlined approach to nurse on-boarding.

chamberlain.edu/healthcarepartners

BE A LEADER* The MBA degree is available through DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management. Learn more at keller.edu. NOTE: Program availability varies by location.



Serving our militaryThe Chamberlain College of Nursing Military Admission Team 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 student service advisor (MSSA) who will serve as their liaison, advocate and advisor throughout their academic career. Other advantages include:

• Group-specific military tuition rate 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 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 the level of academic standing during a prolonged absence for deployed military students*

For more information, contact a Chamberlain military enrollment specialist at 855.SALUTE.U.

chamberlain.edu/military

* 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.

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FIND YOUR PATHNo 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, you have the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. 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

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.


Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Program

chamberlain.edu/bsn

CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE of NURSINGDEGREE PROGRAMS & PROGRAM OPTIONS

Committed to Academic Excellence, Student Success and Lifetime Learning


OnlineOn-site

DNP d e g r e e

RN to BSN Option

chamberlain.edu/rnbsn

RN-BSN to MSN Option

chamberlain.edu/rnmsn

grAdUATe CerTIFICATeSNursing Education or Nursing Informatics

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Existing MSN Degree

MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track

Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Program (DNP)

chamberlain.edu/dnp

Healthcare Systems 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, AHN-BC, FAAN, ANEF Vice President of Academic Affairs Chamberlain College of Nursing



Undergraduate Admission Requirements

3-year BSN Degree

• High school CGPA of 2.75‡ or GED® test score of 551 if taken between 2002-2013 or a minimum score of 600 if taken in 2014 or after

• 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‡

• Current, active, unrestricted RN license in the U.S. or in a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the NCSBN†

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‡


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


• Master’s CGPA of 3.0‡


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 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) fafsa.ed.gov

Chamberlain school code: 006385 For Indiana 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.NOTE: Program and option availability varies by state/location


Spring, summer & fall enrollment – no waiting list**

chamberlain.edu/calendar

20 campus locations nationwideFor the most up-to-date list of chamberlain

locations, visit chamberlain.edu/locations

BE A NURSE

* 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. † Before entering any clinical/practicum courses, students must provide proof of current, active, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state

where the student will conduct the clinical(s)/practicum(s). Students are expected to maintain RN licensure throughout the program of study. Students who fail to maintain an active unrestricted license may be subject to disciplinary action.

‡ Minimum CGPA based on a 4.0 scale.NOTE: Applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency.GED is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education and may not be used without permission.


Faculty who care

Global Health Education Experience – Brazil


“ 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.”

– Dr. Susan Fletcher, EdD, MSN, RN Chair, Global Health Education Program Professor Chamberlain College of Nursing


inspire

Chamberlain students benefit from a student-centric learning environment enhanced by small class sizes, individualized instruction and diversified clinical learning opportunities.

SmallCLASS SIZES

1:20FACULTY-TO-STUDENT RATIOS

IN THE CLASSROOM

1:8FACULTY-TO-STUDENT RATIOS

IN OUR CLINICAL EXPERIENCES

* Based on the Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree curriculum, totaling both lab and clinical requirements. 816 for students residing in the state of North Carolina and students residing in the state of Ohio and enrolled prior to May 2016. For more information on the BSN curriculum, visit chamberlain.edu/curriculum.



Experienced facultyChamberlain 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 successOur 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.

Center for Academic SuccessOffering a wide range of services, customized to your learning styles and relevant to all stages of your degree program.

• Receive tutoring and study advice from trained professional nursing staff and peer tutors for both nursing and general education courses

• Assessments identify areas of need and assist in resource referral

• Exam preparation resources

Student Service AdvisingDedicated student service advisors enhance the student experience and support your success through proactive, informed and compassionate advising.

Our holistic approach to advising means that you have one point of contact to assist you with course planning, registration, finance planning and identifying other resources to promote your progression towards graduation and a career in nursing.

BE INSPIRED* Based on the Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree curriculum, totaling both lab and clinical requirements.

816 for students residing in the state of North Carolina and students residing in the state of Ohio and enrolled prior to May 2016. For more information on the BSN curriculum, visit chamberlain.edu/curriculum.

Pat Bishop, Associate Dean of Faculty 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


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STUDENT SUCCESS MODEL

EARLY ASSESSMENTS

Identifying potential barriers to student success

CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT PLAN

Addressing areas for improvement before they affect students’ academic performance

COACHING TEAMS

Supporting new students as they navigate the challenges of nursing school

CUSTOMIZED WORKSHOPS

Sessions at the Center for Academic Success (CAS) to support the academic needs of each cohort

ACADEMIC ASSESSMENTS & LIVE SUCCESS SESSIONS

Evaluating and reinforcing students’ knowledge midway through the nursing program and at the end

COMPREHENSIVE NURSING PROGRAM REVIEW

Personalized 8-week program to help prepare students for success on the NCLEX-RN® exam

Student support


“ I’m glad I’m reviewing this at this point in the

program because I’ll retain it better and apply it

in my classes now. This exercise allowed me to go

back, look at the topics and really understand them.”

– Chirag Patel Atlanta Campus, BSN Student Chamberlain College of Nursing

Student support


success

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree students build their clinical competencies with approximately 672 hours* of experiential learning

(simulated learning, skills labs and clinicals) before graduation.

672HOURS*

WeeklyFACULTY & STUDENT

SUCCESS COACH OUTREACH

NCLEX®

REVIEW

PERSONALIZED

* Based on the Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree curriculum, totaling both lab and clinical requirements. 816 for students residing in the state of North Carolina and students residing in the state of Ohio and enrolled prior to May 2016. 864 clinical hours for the 126 credit curriculum for the Sacramento, CA pre-licensure BSN degree program. For more information on the BSN curriculum, visit chamberlain.edu/curriculum.



Pursuing your nursing degree represents some of the most rewarding and challenging times of your life.

Student success resourcesWe understand what it takes to earn your nursing degree, and we have built a supportive environment focused on student success. 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 gives new students a clear picture of their strengths and areas for improvement, plus a customized support plan.

• Measurement and tracking of your ongoing academic activity identifies areas of concern in order to facilitate a timely response

• Provides a broad range of resources and fosters the supportive environment you need to succeed

• Utilizes academic coaching, ongoing assessment and early identification of your strengths and areas for improvement to develop academic success plans specific to you and your unique needs

• Offers support services that bring faculty, advisors, counseling services (through ASPIRE), alumni coaches and our Center for Academic Success (CAS) together to enhance your academic experience and promote your success

• Center for Academic Success assists students in achieving academic success with tutoring, assessment, teaching and other resources.

• Personalized, comprehensive nursing review program helps students synthesize and apply their knowledge and prepare for success on the NCLEX®.

chamberlain.edu/studentsuccess

* Based on the Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree curriculum, totaling both lab and clinical requirements. 816 for students residing in the state of North Carolina and students residing in the state of Ohio and enrolled prior to May 2016. 864 clinical hours for the 126 credit curriculum for the Sacramento, CA pre-licensure BSN degree program. For more information on the BSN curriculum, visit chamberlain.edu/curriculum.


Experience for



Experiential learningChamberlain 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 672 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. 816 for students residing in the state of North Carolina and students residing in the state of Ohio and enrolled prior to May 2016.

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

ClinicalsThrough 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


the real world


Making a difference in your life

Global Health Education Program – Kenya


“ I came prepared to change lives

and left having changed my own.”

– Mary, Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing student, Global Health Education Program

Making a difference in your life


Chamberlain students and alumni worldwide, ready to make a difference in their career,

college and community.

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the lives of others

* Based on Chamberlain College of Nursing current enrolled students and alumni as of October 2015.


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 Global Health Education Program experiences

in Kenya, India 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 students have a voice


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 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.

BE PART OF A COMMUNITY WHO CARES

EXTRAORDINARY CARE

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure – Arlington, VA

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:

Global Health Education Experience – Brazil

Global Health Education Experience – Bolivia

Global Health Education Experience – India

EXTRAORDINARY CARE


Global Health Education Experiences

Venturing beyond the classroom and local community, Chamberlain students have the opportunity to participate

in Global Health Education Experiences in Brazil, Kenya, India, Bolivia, the Philippines, Uganda and the

Dominican Republic . 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. Global Health

Education Experiences 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 Experiences

As a extension of the Global Health Education Experience, Chamberlain College of Nursing joined

forces with Ross University School of Medicine to serve the people of Kenya. This interprofessional

experience was led by two distinguished individuals: Susan Fletcher, EdD, MSN, RN professor and

director of Chamberlain’s Global Health Education Program, 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

NOTE: The Global Health Education Program is subject to availability based on campus location.

knows no bounds

Global Health Education Experience – India

Global Health Education Experience – Kenya

EXTRAORDINARY CARE


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Highlight

We are the future of healthcare


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 alumna Columbus campus


transforming healthcare

Based on the 25,000 current Chamberlain students and 21,000 alumni (46,000) having 10 unique patients touches per day,

256 work days every year for the next 30 years.*

Over 3.5 BillionLIVES TOUCHED BY CHAMBERLAIN NURSES

*46,000 x 10 = 460,000 x 256 = 117,760,000 x 30 = 3,532,820,000


EXTRAORDINARY ALUMNI

Making a differenceThe 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 AssociationOur diverse community of more than 21,000 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


We are Chamberlain.


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/apply

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Nurses.

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