Earn Your BSN at Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Accredited nursing school in Addison, Illinois
Get started now – classes start Jan. 4
3-Year BSN Program
Instead of a typical four-year nursing program experience, Chamberlain University 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. This allows students to enter the workforce sooner than their peers at other higher education institutions.
- No wait lists
- Direct entry into the nursing program - start taking nursing courses in your first year
- Qualifying transfer credits accepted
- A community of support and personalized attention
- CCNE-accredited BSN degree program
- Available at 22 locations across the country
- High-tech nursing labs and experienced faculty
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Call an admission representative at 877.751.5783 or request more information.
Curriculum
Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum is structured to promote students’ abilities to memorize and use skills that are fundamental to nursing. While much of the focus is on conceptual learning, students are also taught how to translate concepts into practical skills.
Applied learning in both the Chamberlain SIMCARE CENTER™ and the on-site clinical setting gives nursing students the opportunity to work alongside faculty members, peers and experienced nurses as they practice their patient-care nursing skills directly.
Our Addison, IL, nursing 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 Criteria
Prospective students will complete an application form and then interview with a Chamberlain admission representative. Applications are accepted year-round. Prospective students are notified in writing of their admission status to a specific Chamberlain program and location when all admission information has been submitted. An admission representative can provide additional information.
Learn more about our admission criteria to Chamberlain University’s nursing school in Addison, Illinois.
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 Addison-campus students. Students are provided 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.
- Weekend clinicals
- Complete in as few as 3 years
- Support from experienced faculty throughout the program
- Access to the same resources as the daytime program
- Evening and weekend class schedules provide flexibility in managing work and personal life
Request information to learn more about the evening/weekend option.
What to expect at a Virtual Open House
- Speak directly with a Chamberlain Admissions Representative
- Review program curriculum, admissions, and clinical requirements
- Meet the Campus President (virtually)
- Learn about student life, student services, and financial aid opportunities
- Virtually meet and be able to ask questions to Chamberlain faculty
- Take a virtual tour of the Chamberlain Campus
- Q&A is available throughout the presentation
- Learn more about our Global Health Education Program
Prospective students can also set up a new step college interview with an Admission Representative to apply for the BSN program.
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Take a Look Inside a Chamberlain Campus
Already have a bachelor’s degree?
Save time and tuition costs with qualifying transfer credits
Chamberlain makes it simple to follow your passion and pursue a degree in nursing. With a bachelor’s degree in another field, you can find out which qualifying transfer credits from your first degree can help you earn your BSN even faster. Plus, our admissions representatives can work with you to see if you’re eligible for financial aid.
Your BSN is closer than you think
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.
Center for Academic Success
The journey to becoming an extraordinary nurse can be challenging. The Center for Academic Success (CAS) at the Addison campus is here to help, from your first class to your last. Students are encouraged to make appointments for tutors and academic support by using the online scheduling system.
Find the resources and support you need at your Center for Academic Success (CAS):
- Experienced tutors
- Support – and space – for smarter studying
- Readily available online resources
- Preparation for licensing examinations
We’re with you every step of the way.
Tuition & Expenses
Financing Your Chamberlain Education
Chamberlain admissions representatives will help you identify all your financing options, as well as help you apply for and get the financial assistance you need. More than 90% of Chamberlain students receive some form of financial aid. Financial aid is available in the form of federal and private loans, scholarships, grants and work-study to those who qualify.
View tuition and expenses information for the BSN degree program.
Campus Life
Fostering Learning and Student Growth
Chamberlain University Global Health Education Program Students
If you are eager to practice healthcare in communities around the globe, the Chamberlain University Global Health Education Program might be the opportunity for you. Real-world experiences benefit students, helping them get a better understanding of cultural and economic differences. Students spend two weeks in their location of choice, and the possible locations vary by academic year. Community and multiculturalism health courses can be completed by participating in the Global Health Education Program.
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)
Join a Proudly Accredited Institution
View our Accreditations, State Authorizations and more
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 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.
We want you to achieve academic success, while also maintaining a sense of well-being while earning your degree. That’s why we strive to provide students with the same extraordinary care and support nurses provide to patients.
Addison Campus FAQ
Chamberlain’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum is structured to advance students’ abilities to retain essential knowledge and apply it in clinical settings. The curriculum focuses on conceptual learning and gives students critical skills to translate theory into nursing practice.
Chamberlain’s SIMCARE CENTER™ gives you the opportunity to hone fundamental nursing skills on high-tech patient manikins. Patient simulators have vital signs, bodily functions and produce a range of symptoms, allowing you the chance to provide quality care in a safe setting before transitioning to patients in the clinicals portion of the curriculum.
Chamberlain has partnered with ATI Nursing Education to meet our students’ needs through tools and resources that support a variety of learning styles. Whether it’s through videos, reading materials or their best-in-class learning solutions, ATI’s learning resources are there to support understanding, critical thinking and content mastery. And if you need extra help, tutorials, assessments and simulations are available and easy to access.
Chamberlain accepts qualifying transfer credits, to see if you are eligible, request more information to work with an admissions representative. With a bachelor’s degree in another field, you can find out which qualifying transfer credits from your first degree can help you earn your BSN even faster. Plus, our admissions representatives can work with you to see if you’re eligible for financial aid.
Yes, there are a variety of scholarship options available for our Addison campus students. Explore undergraduate and external scholarship opportunities or request more information to learn what financial aid options are available. Financial aid is available in the form of federal and private loans, scholarships, grants and work-study to those who qualify.
The Addison 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.
The Center for Academic Success (CAS) at the Addison campus offers workshops, study materials and appointments with tutors and academic support.
Prospective nursing students begin the admission process by first completing an application and then interviewing with a Chamberlain admission representative. When all admission criteria are fulfilled, prospective students are told in writing of their admission status to a specific Chamberlain program and location.
Learn more about our admission criteria to Chamberlain University’s nursing school in Addison, Illinois.