Chamberlain College of Nursing was established for the purpose of educating individuals for lifelong practice in the profession of nursing. The College currently offers two programs in nursing education: a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program and an Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) Program with two levels of entry and exit. The BSN program offers two options; the traditional 4-year on-campus option and an on-campus or online option for RNs wishing to complete their BSN degree. The ADN program also offers two options. The ADN program offers non-traditional students the opportunity to receive their ADN online. These students may elect to take the practical nursing licensure exam at the completion of half of the program. There is also an opportunity for LPNs to bridge toward their associates degree through both the on site or Online options.

General education provides the foundation for the nursing major and continued learning in all educational programs. The addition of both clnical and non-clinical nursing courses in each program prepares graduates for practice at differing levels of experience and responsibility from entry to the nursing profession through the baccalaureate level.

The BSN Degree Program provides graduates with experiences necessary for professional practice in a variety of health care settings and clinical arenas. Experiences in clinical care nursing, leadership roles, and community health settings define the excellence of baccalaureate education at Chamberlain. Chamberlain is committed to career mobility within the profession of nursing. The ADN Program prepares graduates to practice as registered nurses in selected health care arenas.

Chamberlain believes that all qualified students deserve the opportunity to develop to their greatest potential. The addition of online options expands the learning opportunities to incorporate wider geographic areas and more nursing concentrated scheduling.

The nursing component of the baccalaureate curriculum is organized around the major concepts of PERSON, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, and NURSING; and the subconcepts of communication, role, critical thinking, therapeutic interventions, and professionalism. This organizing framework promotes a holistic approach to the person whereby the person becomes an active participant in achieving health care goals. The primary objective of the professional nursing role is collaboration with the person and other health care providers in health promotion, illness prevention, health restoration and maintenance, and rehabilitative activities.

The nursing curriculum provides the opportunity for the student to acquire and demonstrate the professional nursing knowledge and skills necessary to assist clients to an optimal level of health. This is accomplished through an integration of theoretical nursing knowledge with essential clinical skills. The curriculum integrates moral, ethical, and legal principles with critical thinking, decision-making, leadership, and management techniques. Students practice in a changing health care environment in acute and long-term care facilities as well as in community settings.