Earn Your BSN Degree Online

  • Online coursework available 24/7
  • Clinicals at Advocate Aurora Health
  • 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

Let us help you find the right nursing program or option for you.
Are you a registered nurse?

Chamberlain’s BSN Online Option is a new hybrid model that combines our high-quality curriculum adapted for online delivery with hands-on skills mastery and clinical rotations in Nebraska or Wisconsin.

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 sites are located in Nebraska and Wisconsin

The Chamberlain BSN Online Option is currently available to AL, HI, IA, IL, MD, MN, ND, NE, NM, OK, SD, UT, VA, WI and WV 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 within the states of Nebraska or Wisconsin.

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 pre-licensure BSN program 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. 

BSN-Online Sample 8-Week Session

Clinical immersions occur over the final 2 weeks of an 8-week session in Nebraska or Wisconsin. Days and times are subject to change based on clinical course hour requirements and availability at a clinical partner site. Students should plan on being available during the identified times. Total number of clinical days is based on clinical course required hours.

BSN Online Option Offers Benefits of Online Learning with Onsite Practice

This multimedia dynamic online environment is more than just putting the same on-campus program online. The BSN Online Option’s multimedia delivery is enhanced by virtual simulations and labs as well as live instruction led by our experienced nurse educators. Plus, the BSN Online Option offers the same great features and benefits as Chamberlain’s traditional on-campus BSN degree program.

No digital environment can replicate the high-touch nature of the nursing profession. BSN Online students will practice at Advocate Aurora Health within the state of Wisconsin.

We are now accepting applications for the September 2021 session from AL, HI, IA, IL, MD, MN, ND, NE, NM, OK, SD, UT, VA, WI and WV residents.

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Already have a bachelor’s degree?

Your BSN is closer than you think

Thinking of switching to a more meaningful career where you can serve others, or just looking for a fresh start in a fast-growing field? Whatever goal drives you; Chamberlain is here to help you achieve it as quickly as possible.

Put your future on the fast track

Chamberlain makes it simple to follow your passion and pursue a degree in nursing. With a bachelor’s degree in another field, you may be able to transfer qualifying credits and earn your BSN even faster than the typical 3 years of year-round study.

Here’s how Chamberlain helps you get started: 

  • Leverage your past education toward a future nursing career with tailored academic advising
  • Create your own schedule with 100% online coursework
  • Make your nursing career a success through collaboration and support from engaged, experienced nurse educators
  • Begin your nursing courses sooner based on transfer credits
Your second chance to follow your passion

This is your opportunity to provide quality care during a time when it’s never been so important. If you’re ready to Step Forward and answer your call to serve others, we’re here to help you every step of the way

Call an admission representative at 877.751.5783 or request information to learn more.

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What to expect at a Virtual Open House

  • Learn about the newest option of Chamberlain’s Pre-Licensure BSN Program; specifically designed for those who want to be nurses.
  • Featuring:
    • A faster path to your degree
    • Flexible learning that fits your lifestyle
    • Personalized, adaptive learning platform - designed to help you succeed
    • Dedicated clinical rotations at healthcare partner locations
  • Chat with faculty and become acquainted with how our curriculum combines online coursework, virtual labs and simulations, with in-person (or hands-on) clinical experiences
  • Connect with admission representatives to review the BSN degree program, curriculum and clinical requirements
  • Q & A is available throughout the presentation

Contact Information

Toll Free: 877.751.5783
Email: cuadmissions@chamberlain.edu
Mon – Fri: 8:30AM to 6:00PM

Admission Process

Ready to start? Here's what you'll need for admission

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 HESI Admission Assessment (A2) 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


 

 


 

  • 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, an institutional 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.
Chamberlain Alum

Join a Proudly Accredited Institution

View our Accreditations, State Authorizations and more

In addition to a university accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and program accreditation 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. 

Clinicals at Advocate Aurora Health

The Advocate Aurora Safe Care promise is a commitment to our patients and team members, that safety will always come first. Our Safe Care promise outlines all the additional measures Advocate Aurora is taking, including: 

  • Offering virtual check-ins on a digital device for seamless, low-contact arrivals. 

  • Screening anyone who comes to one of our locations.

  • Requiring anyone who comes to our locations to wear a mask. If they don’t have one, we will gladly provide.

  • Promoting social distancing by re-arranging our waiting areas and staggering appointment times to reduce traffic. 

  • Enhancing cleaning in all areas.

  • Encouraging patients to use our LiveWell app to access all of our virtual health offerings so they can get the care they need anytime, anywhere.

About Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States and a leading employer in the Midwest with more than 70,000 employees, including more than 22,000 nurses and the region’s largest employed medical staff and home health organization. A national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, the system serves nearly 3 million patients annually in Illinois and Wisconsin across more than 500 sites of care. Advocate Aurora is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies and is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology and pediatrics. The organization contributed $2.1 billion in charitable care and services to its communities in 2018. We help people live well.