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Earn Your BSN Degree Online

  • Online coursework available 24/7
  • Complete in as few as 3 years
  • CCNE accredited
  • No prerequisites required
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A New Way to Earn Your BSN

Become a nurse in as few as 3 years with our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Online Option

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Are you a registered nurse?

Chamberlain’s BSN Online Option is a new hybrid model that combines our accredited, high-quality curriculum adapted for online delivery with hands-on skills mastery and clinical rotations at a designated partner site.

The Best of Both Worlds

The Chamberlain BSN Online option offers the optimal blend of flexibility, interactivity and experiential learning.

  • Live Virtual Classes
  • Personalized Learning Program
  • Virtual Simulations Next-generation
  • Virtual Labs
  • In-Person Skills Evaluation
  • Clinical Immersions

The BSN Online Option is currently available to Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin residents only.

Learning That Fits Your Lifestyle

Join an online program designed by nurses, for nurses

Chamberlain students receive a combination of online coursework and onsite clinical experience at our partner healthcare sites. As a student in our BSN Online Option, you’ll take part in application-based learning, immersive simulations and virtual labs, live skills practice and more. View curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Online Option.

 

Personalized Learning Program

Faculty led courses allows for optimal interaction and collaboration with faculty and peers. Our platform knows when you need help, offers additional resources and helps faculty personalize feedback. 

Virtual Simulations and Labs

Next-generation NCLEX® virtually simulated patient encounters help you master each step of the clinical judgement task model. Practice through group and self-directed virtual simulation using in-home lab kits.

Clinical Immersions

Prior to clinicals, students participate in a live skills check-off with faculty. Get hands-on concentrated clinical experience at a partner site during the final weeks of an 8-week session.

On-Campus Quality Meets Online Flexibility

Why Chamberlain is the best option for earning your BSN degree online

130 years of nurse training
Chamberlain has provided access to educational opportunities and supplied the healthcare field with extraordinary nurses for over a century. Today, we’re proud to have the largest nursing school in the nation. 

Adaptive, personalized learning platform
We customize your learning journey at Chamberlain with an adaptive platform and individualized plans that build on your strengths. What’s more, we set you up for success by helping you gauge your readiness for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) via our proprietary propensity model.

Immersive, practice-ready focus
Our personalized learning approach, dynamic online classrooms and in-depth clinical rotations are designed to help you get the most out of your Chamberlain experience, and prepare you for real-world success. 

A faster path to your degree
In as few as 3 years of year-round study, you can have your BSN degree and be ready to work in a clinical setting. 

Support anytime you need it
Chamberlain features coaching, with experienced nurse educators who are committed to your success and happy to share their wisdom. 

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Admission Process

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BSN Online Option FAQs

 

How long will it take to get my BSN online?

The online BSN can be completed in 3 years.

When do I participate in clinicals?

Clinical experiences will take place at a partner site during the final weeks of an 8-week session.

Is there a skills evaluation?

Yes, there is a skills evaluation. Prior to clinicals, students participate in a live skills check-off with faculty.

Call 877.751.5783 to speak to a representative or request information to learn more.

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Admission Criteria 

Applicants must have proof of graduation with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from a Chamberlain recognized High School or an institution accredited by either a regional accrediting agency or an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) or GED® test score of 551 if taken between 2002-2013 or a minimum score of 600 if taken in 2014 or after.

Applicants must also have a minimum custom score of 73 on the A2 Admission Assessment test. The custom score is calculated by using a subset of all 7 exam scores.

Determining Academic Eligibility is the role of the Chamberlain Admission Committee. Applicants who fall below the admission requirements may still be successful in our nursing program. It is the responsibility of the admission committee to select candidates for academic eligibility and document rationale.

For clinical clearance, students must complete the drug screen or background and fingerprint checks within 120 days of the semester start date.

Chamberlain Makes Nursing School Affordable

Find out if you qualify for financial aid and special rates

Resources

If there’s a way, we’ll help you find it

Chamberlain Admission representatives can help you identify all of your financing options, and refer you to an expert financial aid advisor to pursue your funding options. More than 90% of Chamberlain students receive some form of financial assistance.* See a typical cost breakdown or try our Net Price Calculator for a rough estimate of your costs.

* Based on data as of 9/30/2019.

Why More Nurses Choose Chamberlain


 

 

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  • Distinguished Accreditations
    Chamberlain University College of Nursing was named a Center of Excellence™ in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing for promoting the pedagogical expertise of faculty. Chamberlain University has earned accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Relentless, Personalized Support
    At Chamberlain University, our unique culture of service through care means we are dedicated advocates for our students. That includes offering a personalized, guided educational journey that helps you succeed in school and thrive in the world of healthcare.
  • Faculty with Real-World Clinical Experience
    Some things can’t be learned from textbooks alone. That’s why our supportive and attentive faculty is made up of qualified nurse educators teaching you practical, hospital-tested methods from their own first-hand experience.
I absolutely love attending Chamberlain University College of Nursing. The online option allows me the flexibility I need. The educators have been extremely helpful throughout my journey. And I have been able to apply what I’ve learned to my daily practice.
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Join a Proudly Accredited Institution

View our Accreditations, State Authorizations and more

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In addition to a university accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and multiple program accreditations from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).† Chamberlain continuously earns new approvals from respected agencies across the nation.

For a complete list, check out our authorizations or view our approvals in your state.