Application Fee Waived
Now is a great time to consider applying to Chamberlain’s 3-Year BSN program. We will waive your application fee, which includes the A2 Admission Assessment, when you apply to the Addison campus! Classes begin in January.
Earn Your BSN at Our Nursing School in Addison, IL
Accredited nursing school in Illinois
3-Year BSN Program
Chamberlain College of Nursing's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program enables students to earn their BSN degree in as few as three years of year-round study instead of the typical four years with summers off, allowing students to enter the workforce sooner than their peers at other higher education institutions.
- CCNE-accredited BSN degree program
- Available at 22 locations across the country
- High-tech nursing labs and experienced faculty
- No wait lists
Get started today!
Call an admission representative at 877.751.5783 or request more information.
Curriculum
Chamberlain’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum is designed to advance students’ ability to retain and apply essential knowledge. The focus is on conceptual learning, giving students the skills to translate theory into practice.
Hands-on experience in both the Chamberlain SIMCARE CENTER™ and the on-site clinical setting allow nursing students to work side-by-side with faculty, mentors, peers, and experienced professional nurses as they refine their direct patient-care nursing skills.
The 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.
BSN Degree Program Curriculum Plan
Admission Requirements
Prospective students must complete an application and interview with a Chamberlain admission representative. When all admission requirements are fulfilled, applicants are notified in writing of their admission status to a specific Chamberlain program and location.
Learn more about our admission requirements.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Program – Evening/Weekend Option
The Chamberlain Addison campus offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Program Evening/Weekend option for Chicagoland area students. The evening/weekend option allows students the flexibility to complete courses outside of the typical classroom schedule while still receiving the same level of support and resources as traditional students.
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.
*Evening/weekend courses are limited to students enrolled in an Addison evening/weekend cohort. Students in evening/weekend cohorts are limited to enrolling in courses during the evening/weekend only.
*Evening/weekend courses are limited to students enrolled in an Addison evening/weekend cohort. Students in evening/weekend cohorts are limited to enrolling in courses during the evening/weekend only.
Addison Evening/Weekend Option Highlights
- Complete in as few as 3 years
- Direct entry/no prerequisites
- No wait list
- Evening and weekend classes
- Weekend clinical
Center for Academic Success
At Chamberlain University, we know that the journey to becoming an extraordinary nurse can be challenging. Your campus Center for Academic Success (CAS) is here to help, from your first class to your last.
Find the resources and support you need at your Center for Academic Success (CAS):
- Experienced tutors
- Support – and space – for smarter studying
- The practical and academic resources for your needs
- Preparation for licensing examinations
We’re with you every step of the way.
Open House
RSVP to save yourself a seat at one of our Open House Events!
Contact Information
1221 North Swift Road
Addison, IL 60101
Mon - Fri:
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
What to expect at an Open House
- Meet with a Chamberlain Admission Representative
- Review program curriculum, admission & clinical requirements
- Learn about student life, student services and financial aid opportunities*
- Meet with Chamberlain faculty
- Tour the Chamberlain campus and see our high-tech skills labs
*Student loans and grants are available to those who qualify
Tuition & Expenses
Financing Your Chamberlain Education
Campus Life
Fostering Learning and Student Growth
Chamberlain University Global Health Education Program Students in Kenya
If you’re eager to bring your passion for healthcare to those around the globe, our Global Health Education Program is a fantastic opportunity. Students are able to gain a deeper understanding of cultural and economic differences through their real-world experiences. The program can be completed in place of the required community and multiculturalism health courses.
Many Ways to Be Involved
Student Nurses' Association (SNA)
Student Government Association (SGA)
SALUTE
Committee of Achievement, Learning and Mentoring (C.A.L.M)
Phi Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society and Kappa Alpha Rho
American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN)
Accreditation & Approvals
CCNE Accreditation
Chamberlain University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The baccalaureate degree in nursing program, master's degree in nursing program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Chamberlain University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
For the most updated accreditation information, visit chamberlain.edu/accreditation.
Accredited Nursing Schools - Illinois Approvals
Chamberlain is authorized to operate and grant degrees by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, IL 62701-1377, 217.782.2551. Chamberlain has received program approval from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s Board of Nursing, James R. Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph Street, Suite 9-300, Chicago, IL 60601, 312.814.2715. Unresolved complaints may be reported to the Illinois Board of Higher Education through the online complaint system http://complaints.ibhe.org/ or by mail to 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, IL 62701-1377.
HLC Call for Comments
Chamberlain University is seeking comments from the public about the university in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The university will host a visit on December 9-10, 2019, from a team of peer reviewers representing the Higher Learning Commission.
Submit comments to HLC at hlcommission.org/comment or mail them to the address below. All comments must be received by November 9, 2019.
Public Comment on Chamberlain University
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411