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Join an online program designed for aspiring nurses
Chamberlain students receive a combination of online coursework and onsite clinical experience at our partner healthcare sites. As a student in our online BSN program, 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.
BSN Online Locations
State Approvals
You must reside in an approved state for the BSN Online option and be willing to travel for clinicals if clinical opportunities are not available near you. The BSN Online Option is currently available to residents in 30 states with clinical rotations available in over 20 US locations.
Current state approvals include: AK, AL, CO, DE, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NM, OH, OK, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI and WV.
Clinical Locations
All required clinical rotations can be completed within 100 miles of the cities below if you live within 100 miles of the city and your state is approved for BSN Online.
- Chicago, IL
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Boston, MA
- Baltimore, MD
- Detroit, MI
- Cleveland, OH
- Arlington, VA
- Richmond, VA
- Roanoke, VA
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Milwaukee, WI
*Clinical locations subject to change.
**Clinical site location is not guaranteed and may require travel.
On-Campus Quality Meets Online Flexibility
Why Chamberlain is the best option for earning your BSN degree online
BSN-Online Sample 8-Week Session
Courses are broken out into 8-week sessions, with two sessions equaling 1 semester. Once you get to your clinical courses you can expect clinical experiences to occur 4 – 8 days per session with the total number of on-site days ranging from 3 – 6 days. The remaining 1 – 2 days will be virtual. In-person clinical experiences typically occur over a 2-week period. Times are subject to change based on clinical course hour requirements and availability at a clinical partner site.
BSN Online Option Offers Benefits of Online Learning with Onsite Practice
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
- Flexible 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.
BSN Degree Online Admission Process
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Chamberlain Makes Nursing School Affordable
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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.
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