Earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in as few as 3 semesters by enrolling in Chamberlain’s affordable, flexible, 100% online RN to BSN Degree Option.
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Semesters: 3 Full-Time Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 129 (62 liberal arts and sciences; 67 nursing). Using an accelerated option of the 3-year BSN, professional nurses are provided an opportunity to expand their professional knowledge in the RN to BSN degree option.
Chamberlain’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree requires 129 credits for graduation. Registered nurses with an Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma are able to transfer in up to 81 credits through the Chamberlain College of Nursing Articulation Plan (CCAP). This includes 37 liberal arts and sciences credits and 44 nursing credits. Contact an admissions advisor to discover how many of your credits will transfer and how many credits you’ll need to graduate with a BSN degree from Chamberlain. RN to BSN Option Courses
NR-351: Transitions in Professional Nursing
3 Credits
NR-305: Health Assessment
4 Credits
NR-361: RN Information Systems in Healthcare
NR-449: Evidence-Based Practice
NR-443: RN Community Health Nursing
NR-447: RN Collaborative Healthcare
NR-451: RN Capstone Course
Total Nursing Credits
24 Credits
Liberal Arts Courses
ENGL-135: Advanced Composition
MATH-114: Algebra for College Students*
MATH-221: Statistics for Decision-Making
SOCS-350: Cultural Diversity in the Professions
ECON-312: Principles of Economics
History Elective (see below for options)
Humanities Elective (see below for options)
Total Liberal Arts Credits
23 Credits
Maximum Credits for RN to BSN
47 Credits
* RN to BSN option students who have taken a college-level statistics course will not be required to take algebra. However, credit hours will not be awarded for algebra and the student is required to make up these hours with an elective course.
CCAP/Transfer Credit (81 credits) Registered nurses with current, active RN licensure in the U.S. or a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) may be awarded up to 81 transfer credit hours through the Chamberlain College of Nursing Articulation Plan (CCAP). This includes 37 liberal arts and sciences credits and 44 nursing credits.
You may be entitled to transfer in additional credit hours. The best way to determine your course of study is to speak with an admissions advisor. They can provide access to a personal transcript analysis, and when you’re ready, act as your single point of contact as you apply to become a Chamberlain student. Your admissions advisor will even request your transcripts on your behalf and, if applicable, help you register for the first day of class. Click here to learn more about transferring to Chamberlain or call 888-556-8CCN (8226) and speak to an admission advisor for a personal transcript analysis.
RN Portfolio Process A portfolio is documentation of experiential learning submitted to earn course credit. Each portfolio is assessed on an individual basis by faculty teaching the course for which credit is sought. A separate portfolio is submitted for each course. A maximum of 8 credits may be earned via portfolio.
The following courses are eligible for portfolio credit: • NR-443: RN Community Health Nursing • NR-447: RN Collaborative Healthcare
RNs who believe they have the knowledge and experience to meet individual outcomes for these courses should contact their student services advisor. Course registration is required for portfolio validation credit hours.
Tuition for portfolio validation credit is the same as for course registration. Credits received with portfolio validation will count toward the residency requirement of Chamberlain College of Nursing. Additional information related to the RN portfolio process and specific course outcomes will be forwarded to the student once eligibility is determined by the course coordinator for the respective course.
Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives History Elective (Choose one) HUMN-410: Contemporary History HUMN-412: Post-1945 History HUMN-415: Vietnam and 20th-Century Experience HUMN-417: Emergence of the Modern Era
Humanities Elective (Choose one) HUMN-303: Introduction to the Humanities HUMN-421: Studies in Literature HUMN-422: Film and Literature HUMN-424: Science Fiction HUMN-427: Studies in Poetry HUMN-428: Dramatic Literature HUMN-448: Comparative Religions HUMN-450: 20th-Century Fine Arts
Chamberlain’s RN to BSN degree completion option has no clinical requirements. Please note that this does not meet the Board of Nursing requirements for practice in a public health setting in California and Minnesota.
At this time, Chamberlain College of Nursing cannot accept inquiries for the RN-BSN Degree Completion Option from the states of Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Vermont.
RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Option Admission Requirements:
Chamberlain is committed to preparing graduates for professional nursing practice. To achieve this goal, students in the RN-BSN Online Degree Completion 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.
To be eligible for accelerated or online coursework, applicants must meet all general admission requirements. They must also own or have off-site regular access to a PC that meets location or program-based requirements, including Internet access, and must have a valid e-mail account, and provide the address to Chamberlain.
In addition, applicants may be required to interview with an academic administrator, or to attend a specialized orientation in advance of starting classes to ensure that the accelerated or online format is appropriate. Because technology changes rapidly, students should note that technology requirements may need to be upgraded during the course of their program.
Online classes are not only convenient and flexible; they also are easy to use. Test drive a Chamberlain online course and see for yourself! To view the online learning demo, simply login to the site at nursingonline.chamberlain.edu and enter the following generic user name and password:
User name: yolc Password: yolc
Chamberlain offers registered nurses a flexible, affordable option for earning their BSN degree.
The total tuition for Chamberlain's RN to BSN degree completion option can range from $18,880 to $28,320 and is dependent upon the number of credits transferred in. In 2011, the average RN to BSN graduate required 40 credit hours to earn their BSN and paid approximately $22,231 in tuition while enrolled at Chamberlain.
Chamberlain provides all applicants with a full transcript evaluation in writing before they register for classes. And, at Chamberlain you can speak with one of our admissions advisors before you apply. Admissions advisors can help you understand exactly how many credits you’ll need in order to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, and therefore help determine your total tuition cost. They’ll also request all official academic transcripts on your behalf and walk you through the entire admissions process. Contact an admissions advisor for a personal evaluation.
The below table provides a list of the applicable tuition rates and fees. To see if employees of your institution are eligible to receive a special tuition rate go to chamberlain.edu/healthcarepartners.
RN to BSN Tuition and Fees1 – Effective July 2012
Application Fee (one-time)2
$60
Tuition Per Credit Hour (regardless of course load)
$590 per credit hour
Minimum Tuition (based on 32 credit residency requirement)
$18,880
Maximum Tuition (for 48 credit hours)
$27,730
Student Services Charge3
$125 per session
Textbook & Equipment Expense4
$2,100
Military Rate (active duty)
$250 per credit hour
Military Rate (veterans, retired military, Department of Defense employees and spouses of active duty/veterans/retired military)
$430 per credit hour
Alumni Rate
$501 per credit hour
Total Program Cost
$30,6405
Click here to get in contact with an admissions advisor. They can request your transcripts, provide a personal transcript evaluation and determine if you qualify for any special tuition discounts.
The one-time application fee is due at the time the application is submitted. Tuition and expenses are calculated each semester and subject to change. Application for financial assistance does not negate the student’s responsibility to ensure that arrangements for full payment of tuition and fees are made before the first day of classes. A financial statement provided each semester outlines the charges and the balance due. Please refer to chamberlain.edu/tuition for the most updated information on tuition and expenses.
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Transfer Credit/Chamberlain College Articulation Program (CCAP)
Registered nurses with a current, active RN license in the U.S. or from a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the NCSBN are awarded up to 81 transfer credit hours through the Chamberlain College of Nursing Articulation Plan (CCAP). This includes 37 liberal arts and applied sciences credits and 44 nursing credits. Visit the curriculum tab or contact an admissions advisor for more information.
For more detailed information, download the Tuition & Fees Grid (PDF).
1. Program availability varies by state/location. 2. Application fee is waived for current Carrington College, Carrington College California, DeVry University students or alumni, Chamberlain alumni and qualified military personnel (active, retired, veteran, spouse of active duty). 3. Charged at $125 per session for the RN to BSN degree completion option. 4. Average estimated per semester expense for full-time students in all programs, except the Second Degree BSN option, is $700; average program estimate for Second Degree BSN option is $1,650. 5. At current standard tuition rates, credit hours shown and full-time attendance; includes an application fee, background check/drug screen fee, insurance (if applicable), student services charges, textbook and equipment expense.
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
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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