What is Chamberlain College of Nursing?
Why did the name change from Deaconess to Chamberlain?
Now that there is a new name, will the education programs change?
Why was the name Chamberlain selected?
What degree programs does Chamberlain offer?
Is Chamberlain an accredited nursing college?
Besides offering courses online, is Chamberlain looking to expand to other locations?
Q: What is Chamberlain College of Nursing?
A: Chamberlain College of Nursing was founded in St. Louis in 1889 as Deaconess School of Nursing. It was originally established as a nurses’ training program associated with the United Church of Christ’s Deaconess Hospital. It became Deaconess College of Nursing in the early 1980’s. Today, the school offers undergraduate nursing degree programs at its campus in St. Louis and online.
Chamberlain College of Nursing provides “anytime, anywhere” learning, including year-round coursework and online programs. Students attending year-round can obtain their bachelor’s degree in three years instead of the traditional four. Chamberlain ’s career-focused curriculum prepares nursing students to meet the complex need of patients in a variety of clinical settings.
Q: Why did the name change from Deaconess to Chamberlain?
A: DeVry Inc. purchased Deaconess College of Nursing from Tenant Health Systems in March 2005. A term of the purchase agreement is that DeVry’s use of the Deaconess name will expire on September 30, 2006. Thus, Chamberlain College of Nursing has been chosen as the new name starting July 6, 2006.
Q: Now that there is a new name, will the education programs change?
A: Chamberlain College of Nursing will expand upon the Deaconess mission to provide quality and innovative healthcare education. By providing nursing education programs that feature both a broad educational foundation and extensive clinical practice component, the College will fulfill its commitment to prepare compassionate and clinically proficient nurses, as well as to foster personal growth, career mobility, community service and leadership among healthcare professionals.
Q: Why was the name Chamberlain selected?
A: Deaconess College of Nursing will be known as Chamberlain College of Nursing. The name derives from the Middle English word chaumberlein, which means “chief steward.” The name Chamberlain was selected to exemplify the nurse as the chief steward of patient care and to portray the strength of the solid historical foundation of Deaconess.
Q: What degree programs does Chamberlain offer?
A: Chamberlain College of Nursing’s undergraduate programs include associate degree in nursing and bachelor of science degree in nursing. The associate degree program enables those who are licensed practical nurses to enter the program in the second year.
Chamberlain also offers a Fast Track online BSN degree completion program for registered nurses. This flexible online program allows registered nurses to advance their nursing careers by earning a BSN degree in as few as 3 semesters. The program offers the flexibility and ease of online learning with no on-site clinical training.
Q: Is Chamberlain an accredited nursing college?
A: Yes. Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by the following accrediting bodies for higher education and nursing education institutions:
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) – http://www.ncahlc.org/
National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) – 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006, 212-363-5555
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) – One DuPont Circle NW, #530, Washington DC 20036, 202-887-6791.
Chamberlain is also licensed by higher education and nursing boards in the states in which it operates
Q: Besides offering courses online, is Chamberlain looking to expand to other locations?
A: Chamberlain is working to respond to our nation’s critical and growing shortage of nursing professionals by broadening our geographic and online reach. We have taken the first step toward expansion by applying for approval of our nursing programs in the State of Ohio.
In addition to expanding access to popular online programs, Chamberlain will explore opportunities to offer on-site programs in other markets to help communities meet the critical need for nurses.