For RNs looking to advance their education and careers, Chamberlain now offers an RN-BSN to MSN Online Option. Registered Nurses can earn a BSN and MSN together, making it more cost-effective and less time than earning them separately.
In the RN-BSN to MSN Online Option, eligible RN students completing their BSN degree at Chamberlain may apply for admission to the MSN degree program prior to completing their BSN degree. Students are able to complete their BSN degree while enrolled in the MSN program, by taking selected MSN courses in place of two required BSN nursing courses. The MSN courses offer a more focused, higher level of content than the corresponding BSN courses.
Students are able to meet program outcomes for the BSN degree through completion of the BSN curriculum, with 6 alternate credit hours of select MSN coursework.
At this time, Chamberlain College of Nursing cannot accept inquiries for the RN-BSN to MSN Online Option from the states of North Dakota, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Tennessee or Vermont.
* Conditional Admission to RN-BSN to MSN Option: Students admitted to the RN-BSN to MSN option are admitted to the MSN program under conditional status. Students take one graduate level course (NR-504) and must achieve a "B" or higher to be accepted for full admission to the MSN program. Students who take NR-504 and fail to achieve a "B" or higher will be dismissed from the MSN program. In the event the student is dismissed from the MSN program and is in good standing with the College, he/she may return to the RN-BSN option.
Licensure Requirements: Chamberlain is committed to preparing graduates for professional nursing practice. To achieve this goal, students in the RN to BSN option and the LPN to RN Bridge option must maintain a current, active license to practice nursing in the U.S. or in a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). All students must maintain licensure throughout the program of study. Failure to do so will result in a dismissal from the College.
RN to BSN students engage in special learning projects in lieu of clinical instruction/practice.
In the MSN degree program, the culminating course of the MSN degree programs is a 100-hour practicum experience. The practicum course provides students an opportunity to apply newly developed skills and theoretical knowledge to real-world practice situations. This final concentrated professional experience helps to further prepare students for an advanced practice role, while allowing students to enhance their skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking and professionalism.
Students in all specialty tracks are responsible for identifying an appropriate practicum location and mentor that meet the criteria established by Chamberlain. Once these two items are secured, the student, in collaboration with an assigned faculty member, must execute a learning agreement that addresses the expected learning outcomes and the means of measuring success.
During the practicum, the student works closely with their mentor to ensure they are achieving both their course requirements and personal objectives. The student also keeps a learning journal accurately reflecting activities and the means of meeting course requirements. The assigned faculty member is responsible for evaluating the student’s performance and all associated assignments completed during the practicum experience.
Please note that the student is responsible for making travel arrangements, complying with agency health and screening requirements at the practicum site, and incurring all related expenses.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
The total cost for the RN-BSN degree completion option is $30,640. The total cost for the MSN degree program is $29,160. For more detailed information, download the Tuition, Fees & Expenses Cost Calculations (PDF).
At Chamberlain, we’ll do everything we can to help you earn your nursing degree and focus on your career.
That includes helping you identify all your financing options, as well as helping you apply for and get the financial assistance you need. More than 85% of Chamberlain students receive some form of financial aid. Financial aid is available in the form of federal and private loans, scholarships, grants and work-study to those who qualify.
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Thank you for your interest in pursuing your nursing education at Chamberlain College of Nursing. For your convenience, Chamberlain College of Nursing offers three methods for submitting an application for admission. Please be sure to review the Instructions for Application prior to beginning your application process.
For your convenience, Chamberlain College of Nursing offers an online application for admission.
Call us toll free at 888.556.8CCN (8226) and apply over the phone. The Chamberlain admissions team will assist you in filing your application. We'll even request your transcripts for you.
Download our Application Form and complete on your own time. You can either mail in your application or send it to us by fax.
On-Time Completion Rate 100% of students who completed the MSN degree program between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 graduated on-time (within the published length of the program).
Median Loan Debt Graduates of this program between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 had a median loan debt and are obligated to repay: $59,587 in federal student loan debt $0 in private loan debt $0 in institutional financing plan debt Note: There were 46 graduates from this program during this reporting period.
Program Cost Information The total cost for the MSN degree program is $29,160. For more detailed information, download the Tuition, Fees & Expenses Cost Calculations (PDF).
Program Occupation Information The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code assigned to the MSN degree program is 51.3801: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Associated Standard Occupational codes related to this CIP code, and detailed information about the occupations graduates of this program enter, can be found at these links: 25-1072 : Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1072.00 29-1111 : Registered Nurses: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1111.00 11-9111 : Clinical Nurse Specialists: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11.9111.01 29-1111 : Acute Care Nurses: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1111.01 29-1111 : Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1111.02 29-1111 : Critical Care Nurse: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1111.03 To research additional careers of interest, you may want to visit these websites: O*NET (Click on “Find Occupations”) Occupational Outlook Handbook (Type in general term for career of interest)
On-Time Completion Rate
68% of students who completed the BSN degree program between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 graduated on-time (within the published length of the program).
Median Loan Debt
Graduates of this program between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 had a median loan debt and are obligated to repay: $27,080 in federal student loan debt $0 in private loan debt $0 in institutional financing plan debt
Note: There were 2,765 graduates from this program during this reporting period.
Program Cost Information The total cost for the 3-year BSN program is $85,829. The total cost for the Second Degree BSN option is $45,259. The total cost for the RN-BSN degree completion option is $30,640. For more detailed information, download the Tuition, Fees & Expenses Cost Calculations (PDF).
Program Occupation Information
The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code assigned to the 3-year BSN degree program, the RN-BSN degree completion option and the Second Degree BSN option is 51.3801: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Associated Standard Occupational codes related to this CIP code, and detailed information about the occupations graduates of this program enter, can be found at these links:
How is Chamberlain's RN-BSN online completion option accredited? 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.* HLC is one of the six regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level.
The RN to BSN online completion option is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)**, the accreditation arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The RN to BSN online completion option is also accredited by National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).***
Because the RN to BSN online completion option is only available to students who already have a Registered Nurse license, most state boards of nursing do not regulate the program. See specific information for your state by selecting your state and program of interest.
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