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Military and Veteran Nursing Programs

Chamberlain is committed to providing quality and accessible nursing education that serves you as a nurse and as a member of our nation's military community. Our team is with you every step of the way, providing the information you need to make the decisions that best serve you.

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Dedicated Military Support and Advising

Chamberlain's Military Enrollment Specialists are familiar with military and veteran benefits, and can walk you through the process of utilizing your benefits at our University.

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Military to BSN Option

Earn Your Degree in as Few as 3 Years

The Military to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) option is designed for those who wish to transition from a healthcare role in the military to a civilian role as a registered nurse. The Military to BSN Option is currently offered at Chamberlain's Jacksonville campuses.

Deployment Policies

Waived Application Fee

Individualized Instruction

Credit for Military Training

Chamberlain recognizes the valuable knowledge, training and experience gained through service.

Students in the Military to BSN Option will take three military-specific courses that bridge the gap between previously gained knowledge, skills and abilities and the expected learning outcomes in the BSN program’s foundational courses.

Upon successful completion, students will receive an additional 13 proficiency credit hours though Chamberlain’s College Military Articulation Plan (CMAP), allowing them the opportunity to earn their degree in as few as six semesters of full-time study.

Military to BSN Curriculum Plan (PDF)

Seeing advanced medical procedures right before my eyes motivated me to gain the knowledge and experience to provide a higher level of care. The fatalities I saw in the field solidified my decision to become a nurse.

Dwayne Bryant BSN, RN

Admission Criteria

Applicants must meet all 3-Year BSN admission requirements. In addition,
applicants must also:

Be a veteran of the United States military (honorably discharged and provide a DD form 214 “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty” showing proof of healthcare specialist rating) or be serving in active duty status with the United States military and provide proof of healthcare specialist rating
Be classified with a healthcare specialist rating (Navy HM, AF 4NOX1C, Army 68W) while serving in the military
Submit proof of a minimum of the equivalent of two years of full-time experience as a healthcare specialist or comparable role within the past three years
Complete and receive transfer credit for the following courses:
- BIOS-251: Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab
- BIOS-252: Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab
- BIOS-255: Anatomy & Physiology III with Lab
- BIOS-256: Anatomy & Physiology IV with Lab
- CHEM-120: Introduction to General, Organic & Biological Chemistry with Lab
- BIOS-242: Fundamentals of Microbiology with Lab
- MATH-114: Algebra for College Students
- PSYC-110: Psychology

Dedicated Support and Advising for Military Members, Spouses and Veterans

Our team of representatives is experienced with military benefits and financing options, and provide you with support from enrollment through graduation.

Contact a Military Nursing Enrollment Specialist at 855-SALUTE-U (855-725-8838) to learn more about your military benefits and what it’s like to be a Chamberlain College of Nursing student.

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Post-Licensure Programs

Advance your healthcare career

Special Tuition Rates

Waived Application Fee

100% Online Coursework

No GRE Required

Online Degree Programs

Military Tuition Rates

Chamberlain offers qualified registered nurses special military tuition rates.*These tuition rates vary depending on military status (such as veteran, active duty and military spouses).

RN to BSN Degree Completion Option

Military Status	Cost/Credit Hr
Active Duty	$250
Active Duty Veterans Retired Military Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs' Employees Spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military	$430

MSN Degree Program and Graduate Certificate Programs

Military Status	Cost/Credit Hr
Active Duty Veterans Retired Military Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs' Employees Spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military	$550

DNP Degree Program

Military Status	Cost/Credit Hr
Active Duty Veterans Retired Military Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs' Employees Spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military	$635

MPH Degree Program

Military Status	Cost/Credit Hr
Active Duty Veterans Retired Military Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs' Employees Spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military	$465

*Military rate is defined as active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military. Effective August 13, 2018, discharge status must not be dishonorable, bad conduct or uncharacterized.

Dwayne Bryant BSN, RN

Personalized Financial Help

Speak directly with one of our Military Enrollment Specialists, call 855-SALUTE-U (855-725-8838) to get started today!

For the most current information on tuition and fees visit chamberlain.edu/tuition.

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Advanced Standing by Proficiency Testing for California Military Personnel

Eligible active duty and military veterans applying to a Chamberlain University California campus with previous knowledge, training and experience as healthcare specialists may be able to demonstrate achievement of pre-licensure BSN course outcomes through proficiency examinations per California Code of Regulation 1423.1(a)(1)(2)(3), 1430 and Business and Professions Code 2786.1(a)(b)(c).

Eligible students who feel that course material has been mastered may request a Chamberlain proficiency examination for any course in the pre-licensure BSN curriculum, provided they have not previously attempted the proficiency exam. Nursing proficiency examinations must be completed in the order of course sequencing set forth on the curriculum plan. Some courses will require completion of a standardized assessment and/or a comprehensive skills checklist in order to validate previously acquired knowledge/skill. Proficiency exams may only be attempted one time and coursework satisfied by a Chamberlain proficiency exam cannot be repeated for a grade. Contact an academic support advisor for more information.

BSN Degree Program Curriculum Plan - (CA students only)

Eligible Criteria:

Be a veteran of the United States military (honorably discharged and provide a DD form 214 “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty” showing proof of healthcare specialist rating) or
Be serving in active duty status with the United States military and provide proof of healthcare specialist rating or
Be classified with a healthcare specialist rating (i.e., Navy HM, AF 4N0X1, Army 68W) while serving in the military
Submit proof of a minimum of 2 years or equivalent experience as a healthcare specialist or comparable role within the past 3 years

Financial Benefits & Policies

What is available to me?

Veterans’ Benefits

Students who may qualify for veteran's educational benefits should notify their admissions representative and meet with a student finance advisor regarding eligibility as far in advance of their scheduled class start date as possible. For the purpose of certifying VA benefits, students are required to submit all transcripts from previously attended institutions. Many Chamberlain locations participate in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, which is available for eligible students utilizing Chapter 33 benefits. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government web site www.benefits.va.gov/gibill or you can call the VA Education Benefits department at 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (888-442-4551).

Deployment Policy

Chamberlain's deployment policy makes it possible for active-duty service members, reserve, and National Guard students deployed or participating in required training for more than 14 consecutive days to attend school without worrying about the "what ifs." If you need to deploy during the session contact your Academic Support Advisor. Your advisor will request copies of your deployment orders and make sure your student record is updated. Your advisor will walk you through any additional steps you need to withdraw from the course without penalty and will help you re-enroll when you are able to do so.

Military Service Grant (Deployment)

The Military Service Grant is designed to assist the servicemember with remaining direct costs for the enrollment period impacted by military deployment, including the cost of tuition and fees assessed by Chamberlain. The military service grant is nonrefundable. The military service grant is applied upon the students military service withdrawal if there is a remaining student account balance from tuition and fees in the deployment enrollment session.

Military Tuition Assistance (TA)

Military Tuition Assistance (TA) may be available to qualifying students actively serving in any of the branches of the military. All Active Duty Service members (including Guard and Reserve) must contact their Education Service officer (ESO) or Education Counselor within their branch of service, before they enroll in class.

Advanced Standing by Proficiency Testing

Incoming students requesting proficiency credit from approved tests must submit official transcripts prior to initial registration. Approved tests include the International Baccalaureate Program (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST). All proficiency credit from approved tests must meet the minimum score required by Chamberlain. A student’s educational history (including military) may also be recognized for proficiency credit via an appropriate credit recommendation from the American Council on Education (ACE).

Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)

This is for Veterans with service-connected disabilities that cannot immediately consider work, offers services to improve their ability to live as independently as possible. If you feel you qualify for these benefits contact your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor or visit https://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/index.asp.

National Nursing Education Initiative (NNEI)

This scholarship is only offered to full time permanent status VA employees who have a job code identifier of 0630 (Registered Nurse). To determine your eligibility contact your HR and/or Education Benefits Director/Manager at the VA Medical Center in which you work. Students who may qualify should notify their admission representative and meet with a student finance advisor regarding eligibility as far in advance of their scheduled class start date as possible. Please note, Chamberlain University has a process in place to ensure that our students who work for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) are in compliance with a federal law (38 USC 3683) that requires covered employees of the VA to obtain a waiver from the VA in order to enroll at for profit educational institutions. VA employees who want to enroll at Chamberlain will need to either provide the VA waiver or demonstrate that they are not covered officers or employees.

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