For students looking to launch a rewarding career as a nurse, the Phoenix 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.
The Phoenix campus of Chamberlain College of Nursing is the first campus to be established in the Southwest region of the United States. We are proud of this distinction as it combines two great perspectives: the culture and traditions of the Southwest with the history and excellence of Chamberlain nursing schools. We strive to extend the 120-year history of Chamberlain College of Nursing with a focus on students and their success.
Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program offers students the opportunity to earn their BSN degree in as few as three years. Chamberlain has a unique ability to maintain a small campus culture while enjoying the benefits of a large institution. Our students tell us they love our small classes (the average class contains approximately 25 students), opportunities to travel to other countries to earn credit towards their degree program, cutting-edge technology including simulation labs, active student government and accreditation status*.
The United States Department of Labor** has published nursing as one of the top professions today, yet a shortage of nurses continues to exist. Chamberlain College of Nursing’s Phoenix campus is dedicated to contributing to the community of nursing by providing graduates with compassion and clinical excellence.
When you are ready to begin your journey into nursing, please contact the Chamberlain Phoenix Admissions team at 888-556-8CCN (8226). We look forward to meeting you soon!
Sincerely,
Kim LaMar, ND/DNP, RNC, CNNP, NPD-BC Phoenix Campus President
*Visit www.chamberlain.edu/accreditation to view Chamberlain’s most updated accreditation information. **US Department of Labor, Bureau of labor and statistics, Education Projections Programs Statistics, 2009
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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 | Hydration for the Homeless
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 College of Nursing, Phoenix campus faculty and students recognized a dire need for donations of water to local shelters and food banks during Arizona’s scorching summers. Together they raised enough money to purchase and distribute 2,200 bottles of water to a local homeless shelter, another great example of Chamberlain’s ongoing commitment to serve the community.
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.
The Chamberlain Phoenix 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.
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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Arizona Approvals
Chamberlain is authorized to operate and grant degrees by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education, 1400 West Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007, 602.542.5709. The Board of Nursing certifies that Chamberlain has satisfactorily fulfilled requirements and is granted provisional approval for a Registered Nursing Program, 4747 N. 7th Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85014, 602.771.7800.
Meet the President | Administration | Nursing Faculty
Kimberly LaMar, ND/DNP, MSN, RNC, CNNP, NPD-BC President, Phoenix Campus
Dr. Kimberly LaMar is the president of Chamberlain College of Nursing's Phoenix campus. Dr. LaMar joined Chamberlain with 30 years of experience in nursing, education and research.
Prior to joining Chamberlain, Dr. LaMar served as the chief nursing officer of Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz. and as the associate dean of advanced practice/graduate nursing programs at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. Dr. LaMar also served on the faculty of Arizona State University in Tempe where she taught classes on neonatal theory, assessment and pharmacology and practiced as a neonatal nurse practitioner.
Dr. LaMar is a specialist in infant and parent-child nursing and has published numerous articles on issues related to preterm births and nursing in the neonatal intensive care unit. She received the Arizona March of Dimes "Nurse of the Year" award for research and advancing the profession in 2004 and is a member of American Organization of Nurse Executives, Arizona Organization of Nurse Executives, American Nurses Association, Arizona Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International as a charter member of Zeta Theta chapter and Phi Pi chapter.
Dr. LaMar earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Lourdes College in Sylvania, Ohio, a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Medical College of Ohio in Toledo and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Dr. LaMar holds national certification in high risk neonatal nursing, is certified as a neonatal nurse practitioner and is board certified in nursing professional development.
Kimberly LaMar, ND/DNP, MSN, RNC, CNNP, NPD-BC Campus President ADN, University of Toledo BSN, Lourdes College MSN, Medical College of Ohio ND/DNP, Case Western Reserve University Judy Hightower, PhD, M. Ed, RN Dean of Academic Operations BSN, University of Arizona M. Ed, Northern Arizona University MS in Nursing, Arizona State University PhD, University of Arizona Dacey Bryant, BSC Clinical Coordinator BSC, Northern Arizona University Carie L. Powers, MA Director of Admission BA, Arizona State University MA, University of Phoenix Cathy Krussel Supervisor of Student Services BS, Winona State University Lynn C. Silber, MSW Clinical Coordinator BA, Cornell University MSW, State University of New York at Albany John Guerrero Healthcare Development Specialist BA, Wichita State University
Megan Bermudez, MBA, MSNL, RN Clinical Nurse Instructor BSN, University of New Mexico MBA, MSNL, Grand Canyon University Patricia Bishop, PhD(c), MSN, RN Associate Professor of Nursing BSN, University of Akron MSN, University of Akron PhD(c), University of Akron Freya Brewer, MSN/Ed, RN Instructor BSN, Arizona State University MSN/Ed, University of Phoenix Karen Brewster, MSN/Ed, RN Assistant Professor BSN, Grand Canyon University MSN/Ed, University of Phoenix Tammy Hostetler, MS-NEd, RN-BC Clinical Nurse Instructor ASN, Edison State Community College BSN, Franklin University MS-NEd, Grand Canyon University LuAnne Kelly, MBA, MSN, ANP Instructor BSN, East Stroudsburg University MBA, Eastern University MSN, ANP, University of Pennsylvania Linda Maschner, MS, RN, BSN Assistant Professor Community Health Nursing BSN, University of Michigan MS, University of Arizona Catherine Mohammed, MN, BSN Instructor BSN, College of St. Catherine MN, University of Phoenix Mary Moran, MSN, RN Clinical Nurse Instructor BSN, University of Phoenix MSN, University Phoenix Sharon Moritz, MSN-L, RN Instructor ADN, Sisters Hospital BSN, Grand Canyon University MSN-L, Grand Canyon University Ellen Poole, PhD, RN, CCRN, CPAN, CNE Professor of Nursing BSN, Creighton University MS, Arizona State University PhD, The Catholic University of America Kathlyn Ray, MSN, RN, BC Assistant Professor BSN, University of Phoenix MSN, University of Phoenix Charlotte Sbrega, MSN, RN, FNE Assistant Professor BSN, Grand Canyon University MSN, University of Phoenix Shannon Thurlow, MSN/Ed, RN Instructor BSN, University of Phoenix MSN/Ed, University of Phoenix