Nursing School in Tinley Park, IL—just southwest of Chicago
More than $4 Million in grants were awarded for BSN programs in 2023
Next Start Date | Oct 28
Answer Your Healthcare Calling at our Nursing School in Tinley Park, IL—Just Southwest of Chicago
At our Tinley Park campus, you can take the first steps toward your nursing career with the CCNE accredited* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program.
Skip the waitlist—and the prerequisites. Get started at our accredited nursing program in the Chicago area and earn your BSN degree in as few as three years—a year faster than most bachelor nursing programs.
Get started now – classes start Oct 28
Nursing School in Tinley Park, IL: A Hands-On BSN Program
At Chamberlain’s nursing program in the Chicago area, you will get hands-on experience in the Chamberlain SIMCARE CENTER™ as well as in our on-site clinical training. You will work alongside classmates, faculty, mentors, and experienced registered nurses as you sharpen your skills in direct patient-care nursing. The SIMCARE CENTER™ features various aspects of simulated care, allowing you to practice basic nursing skills on high-tech patient manikins. Patient simulators have many bodily functions and vital signs, and they reveal a variety of symptoms. You can hone your nursing skills in a safe health care setting before moving on to real-life patients in the clinicals portion of the curriculum.
Call an admission representative at 877.751.5783 or request more information.
Next class session starts Oct 28
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 near Chicago have the opportunity to earn their BSN degree in as few as three years of year-round study.
Our Tinley Park nursing program consists of a minimum of 122 credit hours: 56 credit hours in general education and 66 credit hours in the nursing major. See the full curriculum plan.
- 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
Ask a Student
How was SIMCARE hands-on training at Chamberlain Tinley Park?
"Now that I've been a nurse for over a year, I know that the only way you're going to learn is if you go through it and experience it. In the SIMCARE Center, if you make mistakes, it’s not the end of the world—it’s a learning experience."
Marjorie T.
BSN alum, Tinley Park campus
Still have questions? Let us help you.
Request information to connect with an admissions representative.
The BSN Your Way
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Program Evening/Weekend Option
Traditional daytime classes are available to complete the BSN coursework at our Tinley Park campus, but students with daytime work or family commitments may take advantage of the evening/weekend option. This option allows you to complete your nursing degree when your schedule permits—and you can still get your BSN in just three years. With the evening/ weekend option, you learn outside the typical classroom schedule, but you receive the same level of support and resources as traditional daytime students. You take the same classes and complete the same total number of credit hours, but you have access to weekend clinicals, an evening nursing program and other options.
- 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
Request information or call 877.751.5783 to learn more about the evening/weekend option.
BSN Degree Program—Evening/Weekend Option FAQ
The Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park 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.
Weekend and night nursing courses are reserved for students enrolled in an evening/ weekend cohort. Students in evening/ weekend cohorts are limited to those classes only and are not allowed to take daytime, weekday classes.
Pick an Option that Fits Your Lifestyle
Campus Hybrid
Presents the best of both worlds by offering traditional and online learning experiences.
- In person and online coursework
- Classes during weekdays
- In-person and virtual lab experiences
- Clinicals occur once a week
* Exceptions may occur in the hybrid standardized course delivery model by a specific campus location.
Online
Offers the optimal blend of flexibility, interactivity and experiential learning.
- 100% online coursework
- Classes during weekdays
- Virtual simulation and lab experiences
- In person skills check-off prior to clinical rotations
- Clinicals occur during the last two weeks of a session and may require travel
Visit the BSN Online page to learn more.
Evening-Weekend
Provides the option to attend in person classes during the evenings and weekends.
- In person and online coursework
- Classes in the evenings and weekends
- In person and virtual lab experiences
- Clinicals occur once a week
* Evening and weekend option is available in select markets. Visit the locations page to see if available where you live.
Tinley Park Campus
Contact Information
Address
18624 West Creek Drive
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Toll Free
877.751.5783
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Student Support FAQs
As an RN student in our Tinley Park nursing program, you have all the support, resources, and tools that you need to prepare for the NCLEX®. Assessments, extra help, simulations, and tutorials are easily accessible, available, and effective. Passing the NCLEX®is one of the final steps before becoming a registered nurse.
The BSN program in Tinley Park, Illinois, has individually-tailored tutoring and academic support services for all students. The Center for Academic Success (CAS) at the Tinley Park campus offers academic support, personal time with tutors, extra study materials, workshops, and more.
Hands-on nursing experience is gained in both the Chamberlain SIMCARE CENTER™ and on-site clinical settings, giving students the chance to work side-by-side with faculty, peers and experienced professional nurses while refining their direct patient-care nursing skills.
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.
Community Outreach
You will have the opportunity to help Tinley Park area communities as a nursing student at Chamberlain.
Tinley Park Campus Clubs and Organizations
Join a club or student organization, the Tinley Park campus offers the Student Nurses' Association (SNA), Student Government Association (SGA), Committee of Achievement, Learning and Mentoring (C.A.L.M) and the Phi Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society and Kappa Alpha Rho.
Get involved -Student groups
Learn and enjoy your time with others while also giving back
You can connect with other students at Chamberlain Tinley Park through social activities, student and study groups, volunteer events, and much more.
Accreditation? Yes!
Learn more about our accredited nursing school in Tinley Park, Illinois, near Chicago
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Chamberlain University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Chamberlain University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Accredited Nursing Programs Near Chicago - Illinois Approvals
Are you looking for accredited BSN programs near Chicago? 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.
Tinley Park Campus FAQ
At the registered nursing program at Chamberlain Tinley Park, you can transfer relevant credits from other coursework—regardless of the field of study. Our Tinley Park, Illinois, campus welcomes transfer students from all across the country and may give them a boost on their BSN degree. Request more information to get started.
Our student nurses at Chamberlain Tinley Park have many scholarship opportunities. Request more information to learn which financial aid options fit you best.
The Tinley Park BSN program requires 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 Tinley Park RN students apply by completing an application and then interviewing with a Chamberlain Tinley Park admissions representative. When all admission criteria are met, 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 Tinley Park, Illinois.