For students looking to launch a rewarding career as a nurse, the Arlington 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 campus in Arlington – Chamberlain’s first campus in the Mid-Atlantic region. We are proud to extend to northern Virginia the school’s distinctive tradition of high-quality and student-focused education that prepares our graduates to become compassionate and clinically prepared professional nurses.
At Chamberlain, we help prepare you for a nursing career by teaching skills in critical thinking, collaboration, communication and leadership as well as in the theoretical and technical skills of nursing. With small class sizes, cutting-edge technology in our simulation labs, our faculty’s passion for the profession of nursing, and the ability to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program in as few as three years, Chamberlain College of Nursing is the clear choice for your nursing education.
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.
Sincerely,
Patricia (Trish) Hughes, EdD, MSN, MBA, CRNP President, Arlington Campus Chamberlain College of Nursing
*2009 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and 2009 Gallup Annual Honesty and Ethics of Professions Poll
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Main Campus Phone: 703-416-7300
Toll Free: 888-556-8CCN (8226)
Fax: 703-415-7490
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.
The Chamberlain Arlington Student Nurses' Association (SNA) mentors the professional development of future registered nurses and provides educational resources, leadership opportunities and career guidance.
During Nurses Appreciation Week (May 6-12), Chamberlain celebrates nursing and unites its students, faculty, and staff. Chamberlain honors nurses and raises awareness for healthcare causes, the national need for nurses, and the need to improve the quality of healthcare.
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.
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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Virginia Approvals
Chamberlain College of Nursing is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, 101 N. 14th Street, 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.
Meet the President | Administration | Nursing Faculty
Patricia Hughes, EdD, MBA, MSN, CRNP President, Arlington Campus
Dr. Patricia Hughes joined Chamberlain College of Nursing with more than 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including nursing, education and healthcare operations management.
Most recently, Dr. Hughes served as the vice president for clinical quality at MinuteClinic, an innovative company that pioneered the retail healthcare industry located in Minneapolis. Before her tenure at MinuteClinic, Dr. Hughes served as a senior director of clinical strategy development at Mid Atlantic Medical Services, LLC/United Healthcare and was the regional asthma program director at Kaiser Permanente, both located in Rockville, Md. She also served as a faculty member at nursing institutions across the country and spent eight years with the U.S. Army Nurse Corps.
Dr. Hughes is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, Sigma Beta Delta Business Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and National League for Nursing. Dr. Hughes is well published on a variety of healthcare topics and received several awards including the U.S. military Korean Service Medal, a service award from the North Atlanta Girl Scouts and a research honorarium from the Delta Alpha chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International.
Dr. Hughes earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. She graduated with highest honors from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a Master of Science in Nursing degree. She earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Keller Graduate School of Management and a Doctorate in Education from The University of Georgia in Athens.
Patricia Hughes, EdD, RN, CRNP Campus President BSN, The University of Alabama - Birmingham MSN, The University of Texas - San Antonio EdD, The University of Georgia
Anthony C. Askew Director of Admission BA, BS, Point Park University
Ashley Brown, BS High School Recruiter BS, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Tracey Cain, BA Clinical Coordination Specialist BA, University of Maryland – Baltimore County
Deonte Godwin Administrative Coordinator I
Kevin Gore, BA, BS Admissions Advisor BA, Bethune-Cookman College BS, University of Maryland University College
Agnes Idam, BA Administrative Coordinator II BA, The University of Calabar
Dawn Krauser, BS Admissions Advisor BS, Miami University
Carolyn Snyder, MBA Assistant Registrar BS, DeVry University MBA, Keller Graduate School of Management
Akua Walker, MEd Student Services Advisor BA, Clark Atlanta University MEd, Bowie State University
Lauren Wilusz, MA Student Services Supervisor BA, The Pennsylvania State University MA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Daniel Ampomah, PhD, NE-BC, RN Instructor BSN, George Mason University MSN, George Mason University PhD, George Mason University
Jennifer Drake, MSN, RN Instructor BSN, Chamberlain College of Nursing MSN, Chamberlain College of Nursing
Hannah George, BSN, MBA, RN Clinical Instructor BSN, Howard University MBA, American InterContinental University
Angela Owens, MSN, CCRN-CMC, RN Instructor BSN, Brenau University MSN, University of Phoenix
Lois Phillips-Pula, MSN, RN Assistant Professor BSN, Marymount University MSN, Marymount University
Sherita Swinton, DNP, RN Instructor BSN, North Carolina A & T State University MSN, Winston-Salem State University DNP, University of Tennessee Health Science Center