Nursing School in Jacksonville, Florida
Earn Your Nursing Degree in 3 Years at our BSN program in Jacksonville
Next Start Date | Oct 30
Start Your Degree at our Nursing School in Jacksonville, Florida
Whether you are a first-time student, or this is your second career, our Jacksonville campus is the perfect place to take the first steps toward your nursing career with the CCNE accredited* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program.
At our accredited nursing college in northeast Florida, there are no waitlists—and no prerequisites! You can earn a BSN degree in only three years—a year faster than traditional bachelor nursing programs.
Get started now – classes start Oct 30
Nursing Program in Jacksonville, Florida: a Hands-On BSN
At Chamberlain’s nursing school in Jacksonville, you will have hands-on training in our SIMCARE CENTER™ and in our on-site clinical setting. As you train with other students, faculty, mentors, and seasoned registered nurses, you gain vital skills in direct patient-care nursing. The SIMCARE CENTER™ features many kinds of simulated care, and the center’s high-tech patient manikins will help you learn important nursing skills. Patient simulators have bodily functions and show vital signs, and they demonstrate a wide range of symptoms. The SIMCARE CENTER™ provides a secure health care settingwhere you can hone your nursing craft before advancing to human patients in the clinicals portion of the Chamberlain Jacksonville curriculum.
Call an admission representative at 877.751.5783 or request more information.
Next class session starts Oct 30
3-Year BSN Program
Students enrolling in the Chamberlain University College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at our nursing school in Jacksonville, FL, have the opportunity to earn their BSN degree in as few as three years of year-round study.
Our Jacksonville, Florida, BSN degree program consists of a minimum of 122 credit hours: 56 credit hours in general education and 66 credit hours in the nursing major.
- CCNE-accredited BSN degree program
- No prerequisites required to start nursing classes
- Finish faster than most programs by taking classes year-round
- High-tech nursing labs and experienced faculty
- No wait lists
- 86.44% first-time NCLEX® pass rates in calendar year 2022
Ask a Student
What kind of support do professors offer at Chamberlain’s nursing program in Jacksonville?
“There were a few times where my daughter was sick and I wasn’t able to make it to campus. All of my professors were supportive, flexible and willing to make adjustments in their own schedules to help me out.”
Raina J.
Chamberlain Jacksonville Student
A Flexible BSN Option
BSN Degree Program—Evening/Weekend Option
Have you considered pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, but a traditional school schedule is holding you back? The Jacksonville BSN Evening/Weekend Option may be a great fit if you have a family, daytime job (part-time rather than full-time employment is strongly recommended), and/or other responsibilities preventing you from being able to attend the traditional BSN degree program during the day.
- Weekend clinicals prioritized
- Complete in as few as 3 years
- Support from experienced faculty throughout the program
- Access to the same resources as the daytime program
- Weekend and night classes for nursing provide flexibility in managing work and personal life
- Combination of online and in person coursework and student activities
BSN Degree Program—Evening/Weekend Option FAQs
The Jacksonville BSN degree program—Evening/Weekend option is designed to meet the needs of individuals who require an alternative schedule. Night and weekend nursing school students complete courses outside the typical classroom schedule while still receiving the same level of support and resources as traditional weekday students.
Whichever path you take at the Chamberlain Jacksonville campus, your advantages include:
- A Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)-accredited BSN degree program
- Nursing courses during your first year
- No wait lists or prerequisites
- Intimate class sizes
- One-on-one attention and support throughout the academic journey
Weekend and night nursing program courses are limited to students enrolled in a Jacksonville evening/weekend cohort. Students in evening/weekend cohorts are limited to enrolling in courses during the evening/weekend only.
The number of total credit hours for completion of the evening/weekend option is equal to the number required to complete the BSN degree program. The Jacksonville Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program consists of a minimum of 122 credit hours: 56 credit hours in general education and 66 credit hours in the nursing major.
View the BSN Degree Program Curriculum Plan to see what credits are required.
Jacksonville Campus Contact Information
Address
5200 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Student Support FAQs
As a BSN student at our Jacksonville nursing college, you will have the tools and resources you need to get ready for the NCLEX®. Assessments, extra help, simulations, and tutorials are readily accessible and proven effective. Passing the NCLEX® is one of the final hurdles to jump before becoming a registered nurse.
Our BSN program in northeast Florida has many tutoring and academic support services. The Center for Academic Success (CAS) at the Jacksonville campus offers academic support, personal time with tutors, extra study materials, workshops, and more.
Chamberlain’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum is designed to cultivate students' ability to retain and apply fundamental knowledge of nursing practice. The primary focus is on conceptual learning so that students can then gain the ability to translate theory into practice in a clinical setting.
Hands-on practice in the Chamberlain SIMCARE CENTER™, along with on-site clinical experiences, allow nursing students to work side-by-side with faculty, mentors, peers, and registered nurses as they hone their direct patient-care nursing skills.
Our Jacksonville, FL, nursing program consists of a minimum of 122 credit hours: 56 credit hours in general education and 66 credit hours in the nursing major.
Online general education and nursing courses may be offered within the BSN curriculum plan. In order to assist in successful completion of online coursework, an online readiness assessment is an integral part of the admission process. Based upon the outcome of the online readiness assessment, skill building activities may be required.
Get involved - Student groups
Grow beyond the classroom by participating in student groups at our BSN program in Jacksonville.
Connect with other students at Chamberlain Jacksonville through social activities, student and study groups, volunteer events, and much more.
You can help communities throughout Greater Jacksonville as a nursing student at Chamberlain—and our outreach goes far beyond northeast Florida, too. In the Global Health Education Program, you can get community health course credits while practicing clinical nursing skills in one of several international locations.
If you want to practice healthcare in communities around the globe, the Chamberlain University Global Health Education Program may be the opportunity for you. Real-world experience gives you a better understanding of individual cultures and their unique economic and social challenges. Students spend two weeks in their location of choice—and a variety of locations are available. Community and multiculturalism health courses are completed by participating in the program.
Join a club or student organization, the Jacksonville campus offers Student Government Association (SGA), Phi Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society, and Student Nurses' Association (SNA).
Chamberlain Jacksonville has created a quality nursing education specially tailored for members of our nation's military community: the Military to BSN option. Students in the Military to BSN option first take specific courses that bridge the gap between military and civilian knowledge and service. After completing those courses, students get additional proficiency credit hours through Chamberlain’s College Military Articulation Plan (CMAP), allowing them the opportunity to earn their degree in as few as six semesters. Those eligible for the Military to BSN option include:
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Active duty, National Guard, or Reserve service members
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Veterans
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Retired Military
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Spouses of active duty/ veteran/ retired military
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Department of Defense Employees
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Veterans' Affairs Employees
Accredited Nursing School in Jacksonville
Learn more about our accredited nursing school in Jacksonville, Florida
Chamberlain University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post graduate APRN certificate program at Chamberlain University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, (https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE). For the most updated accreditation information, visit chamberlain.edu/accreditation.
Accredited Florida Nursing Schools - Florida Approvals
Are you looking for accredited BSN programs in Jacksonville, FL? Chamberlain College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program holds full approval by the Florida Board of Nursing; 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN CO2, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 245-4125.
Chamberlain is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, (850) 245-3200.
Jacksonville Campus FAQ
At our BSN program, you can transfer relevant credits from previous coursework—regardless of the field of study. Our Jacksonville campus welcomes transfer students from all across the country and can help give them a head start on their BSN degree.
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Our student nurses at Chamberlain Jacksonville have many scholarship opportunities from which to choose. Request more information to learn which financial aid options fit your situation best.
The Jacksonville BSN program consists of a minimum of 122 credit hours: 56 credit hours in general education and 66 credit hours in the nursing major.
View the BSN Degree Program Curriculum Plan to see what credits are required.
Prospective Jacksonville nursing students apply for admission by completing an application and then interviewing with a Chamberlain Jacksonville admissions representative. When all admission criteria are met, prospective students are told in writing of their admission status to a specific Chamberlain program and cycle. Learn more about Chamberlain University’s bachelor nursing program in northeast Florida.