For students looking to launch a rewarding career as a nurse, the Jacksonville location offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program on-site. Chamberlain College of Nursing's BSN degree program enables students to earn their BSN degree in as few as three years of year-round study instead of the typical four years with summers off, allowing students to enter the workforce sooner than their peers at other nursing schools.
Welcome to the Chamberlain College of Nursing – Jacksonville. We are proud to extend to the northeast region the school’s distinctive tradition of providing quality, student-focused education.
At Chamberlain, we prepare students for a career in nursing by teaching skills in critical thinking, clinical reasoning, collaboration, communication and leadership. With small class sizes, high-fidelity technology in our simulation lab, our faculty’s passion for the profession of nursing, and the ability to complete a bachelor of science degree program in as few as three years, Chamberlain College of Nursing has much to offer students.
Nurses are the largest segment of our healthcare delivery system and, according to Gallup polls, the most respected profession in America.* If you are interested in preparing for a career as a professional nurse, I encourage you to contact us at 888-556-8CCN (8226) for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.
*2009 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and 2009 Gallup Annual Honesty and Ethics of Professions Poll
Katherine Dimmock, JD, EdD, MSN, RN Jacksonville Campus President
5200 Belfort Road Jacksonville, FL 32256
Main Campus Phone:904-251-8100
Toll Free:888-556-8CCN (8226)
Fax:904-251-8390
Admissions Office: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PMMonday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PMWednesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PMFriday
Administrative Office: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PMMonday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PMWednesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PMFriday
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program incorporates general education and nursing courses into a program that provides the education and skills necessary for a lifetime of personal and professional growth. The BSN degree consists of a minimum of 129 credit hours: 69 credit hours in general education and 60 credit hours in the nursing major.
At Chamberlain College of Nursing, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of our students – and in the world. That’s why Chamberlain’s focus on student success extends well beyond the classroom and clinical environments, providing nursing students with opportunities to expand their educational horizons through a full spectrum of social, cause-related, and field experiences both locally and globally.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® | International Nursing Service Projects
Chamberlain College of Nursing joins together to support one of the greatest causes of all – 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. Because with every step, we are that much closer to curing breast cancer forever.
Chamberlain students have ventured far beyond the classroom and local communities to participate in International Nursing Service Projects in Kenya, Bolivia, and Brazil. This first-hand immersion experience allows students to gain a deeper understanding of cultural and economic differences. The two- to three-week International Nursing Service Projects can be done in place of the school’s required multiculturalism and community health courses.
Chamberlain's Student Government Association (SGA) acts as a liaison between Chamberlain College of Nursing campus administration and the student population. The SGA provides a forum for students to engage in student development activities and meets regularly to discuss issues and pass legislation to enhance student life on campus.
Chamberlain College of Nursing Honor Society celebrates the scholarship, research and academic excellence of baccalaureate and graduate nursing students and the achievements of professional nurses. Our mission is to support learning, knowledge, and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference worldwide.
Our commitment to student success is exemplified at the Center for Academic Success (CAS). CAS provides students with an opportunity to enlist the services of peer and professional tutors for assistance with course content in both general education and nursing courses. Tutors can provide resources for academic support, advice on how to study, and insight into particular classes and instructors. The Center also holds study sessions when requested for nursing and gen ed topics, such as chemistry/microbiology, critical care nursing, and pharmacology, and algebra.
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 six regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at the Addison, Arlington, Chicago, Columbus, Houston, Jacksonville, Miramar, Phoenix and St. Louis locations and the Master of Science in Nursing degree program are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202.887.6791). The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at the St. Louis and Columbus locations and the Associate Degree in Nursing program are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC, 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. AC0107.
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 provisional approval from the Virginia Board of Nursing, Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233-1463, 804.367.4515.
Program availability varies by location. Chamberlain reserves the right to update information as it becomes available. Information is current at the time of posting. For the most updated accreditation information, visit chamberlain.edu/accreditation. Comprehensive consumer information is available at chamberlain.edu/studentconsumerinfo.
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Florida Approvals
Chamberlain is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free number 888.224.6684. Chamberlain College of Nursing's Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program holds full approval by the Florida Board of Nursing; 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN CO2, Tallahassee, FL 32399, 850.245.4125.
Meet the President | Administration | Nursing Faculty
Katherine Dimmock, JD, EdD, MSN, RN President, Jacksonville Campus
Dr. Katherine Dimmock is the president of Chamberlain College of Nursing's Jacksonville campus. In this role, Dr. Dimmock is responsible for all campus operations.
Dr. Dimmock joined Chamberlain with more than 30 years of combined experience in nursing, education and legal analysis. Most recently, she served as vice president for nursing education at AmeriTech College in Draper, Utah. She worked as a staff nurse over the course of nearly three decades at hospitals in Washington, Connecticut and Indiana and was an associate professor of nursing and curriculum coordinator at the University of Indianapolis. After earning her law degree, Dr. Dimmock was an associate at two Indianapolis law firms, where she practiced in the areas of medical malpractice and trial advocacy. From there, she became the associate dean of academic affairs and then dean and chief executive officer at Columbia College of Nursing in Milwaukee.
Dr. Dimmock earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree with specialties in nursing of children and teacher education from Indiana University School of Nursing in Indianapolis, a Doctorate of Education from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Ill. and a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis.
Katherine H. Dimmock, JD, EdD, MSN, RN Campus President BSN, Indiana University MSN, Indiana University EdD, Northern Illinois University JD, Indiana University
Kathy Walls, PhD, MS, RN, Dean of Academic Affairs BSN, University of Delaware MS, University of Maryland at Baltimore PhD, Illinois State University Christina Belin Director of Admission BS, Florida A & M University MS, Tennessee State University Virginia Jones-Menzies Student Services Supervisor BA, Florida Metropolitan University
Park Balevre, MSN, RN Assistant Professor BS, Austin Peay State University MSN, University of Phoenix Joy E. Burgess, RN, MSN Manager, Center for Academic Success (CAS) BSN – Hunter College/City University of New York (CUNY) MSN – University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas Julie Cassells, MSN, RN Instructor BSN, Jacksonville University MSN, Jacksonville University Therese Ditto, PhD(C), MSN, RN Assistant Professor BSN, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville MSN, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville PhD Candidate, Capella University Sherri Jacobson, MSN-Ed, RN Assistant Professor BSN, Florida State University MSN, University of Phoenix Marti Kessack, MSN/Ed Associate Professor BSN, Wright State University MSN/Ed, Walden University Helena Nadder, MSN, MHA, RN Instructor BSN, West Virginia University MSN, Marshall University MHA, Marshall University Donna Jeanne Pugh, MSN/Ed Assistant Professor BSN, University of Virginia MSN/Ed, University of Phoenix Terry Richardson, MSN, MBA, MHCA, RN Assistant Professor BSN, State University of New York MSN, University of Phoenix MBA, University of Phoenix MHCA, University of Phoenix Chere Vassell, MSN, RN Instructor BSN, Hampton University MSN, Hampton University Barbara Wexel, MSN Assistant Professor BSN, University of Alabama MSN, University of Alabama Jo-Ann V. White, MSN, ARNP Assistant Professor BSN, Florida International University MSN, Florida International University Sonia Wright, MSN, RN Instructor BSN, University of Bridgeport MSN, University of Phoenix