Earn Your Nursing Degree in 3 Years at our Columbus Campus
Flexible options to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and prepare to launch your career as a registered nurse
Next Start Date | Oct 30
Prepare for Your Nursing Career at Our Nursing Program in Columbus, Ohio
New! Evening and Weekend Option available at our Miramar Campus
At our Columbus campus, you can take the first steps towards your nursing career with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program.
There are no prerequisites for our BSN degree program, and it is designed to be finished in three years of full-time study – giving you the opportunity to earn your degree faster than through a traditional four-year nursing program.
Get started now – classes start Oct 30
Columbus, Ohio, Nursing Program: A Hands-On BSN
At Chamberlain Columbus, you gain hands-on experience in our SIMCARE CENTER™ and at our on-site clinical setting. You will work with classmates, faculty, mentors, and seasoned registered nurses as you learn skills in direct patient-care nursing. The SIMCARE CENTER™ features various aspects of simulated care, giving you the chance to practice fundamental nursing skills on high-tech patient manikins. Patient simulators have bodily functions and vital signs, and they show a multitude of symptoms. You can practice your nursing skills in a safe health care setting before moving on to real-life patients in the clinicals portion of the Chamberlain 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 Columbus, OH have the opportunity to earn their BSN degree in as few as three years of year-round study.
Our Columbus, OH nursing program 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. 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
- 84.68% first-time NCLEX® pass rates in calendar year 2022
Ask a Student
How was your nursing job search after Chamberlain?
“I interviewed for three jobs, and I was offered three positions. Each interviewer told me specifically that they have had really good experiences with Chamberlain-prepared graduates. It's important to know that your degree is respected in your community.”
Meris
‘21 BSN student, Columbus Campus
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 Columbus 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
$95 Application Fee Waived
Apply to the Columbus Campus
We will waive the $95 application fee when you apply for the December 31, 2023 start at the Columbus campus.
- Chamberlain has the largest nursing school in the US
- Personalized advising and support
- Detailed graduation plan
Columbus Campus at a Glance
Register for a Virtual Open House
For prospective Chamberlain students, a virtual Open House offers a glimpse into student life, student services, financial aid options, and more.
During the Columbus Campus Open House, you'll be able to:
- Ask questions about tuition, admissions and curriculum
- Meet students, faculty, and the campus president
- Learn about student life, student services and financial aid opportunities
- Review program curriculum, admissions, and clinical requirements
- Talk to a Chamberlain Admissions Representative
- Discover ways you can get involved in clubs, organizations or in our Global Health Education Program
Prospective students can also set up an interview with an Admission Representative to apply for the BSN program.
Columbus Campus Contact Information
Address
4111 Worth Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
Hours of Operation
Mon - Thurs: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Student Support FAQs
As an aspiring nurse in our Columbus, Ohio, nursing program, you will have access to tools and resources that support a variety of learning styles for NCLEX® preparation. Extra help, tutorials, assessments, and simulations are available and easy to access.
As you explore nursing schools in Columbus, Ohio, consider what support resources will be available to you. The Center for Academic Success (CAS) at the Columbus campus offers workshops, study materials, and appointments with tutors, academic support and much more.
Chamberlain University College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum is intended to develop your ability to learn and utilize fundamental knowledge of nursing. The emphasis is on conceptual learning, while also giving you the skills to transform theory into practice.
Hands-on participation in both the Chamberlain SIMCARE CENTER™ and on-site clinical locations allows you to operate side-by-side with faculty, mentors, peers, and experienced professional nurses as you improve your patient-care nursing skills.
Our nursing program in Columbus, Ohio consists of a minimum of 122 credit hours: 56 credit hours in general education and 66 credit hours in the nursing major. For Ohio students who were enrolled prior to May 2016, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program consists of 129 credit hours, with 60 credit hours in general education and 69 credit hours in nursing.
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.
BSN Degree Program Curriculum Plan (PDF)
Join an Inclusive Nursing Student Community - Student Groups
Get involved and give back at our Columbus, Ohio nursing school
You’ll find a number of ways to connect with other students in our Columbus, Ohio nursing program, including through student groups, volunteer events, social activities, study groups and much more.
You’ll always have the opportunity to give back to the Columbus community as a nursing student at Chamberlain - and our outreach goes far beyond Ohio, too. In the Global Health Education Program, you can practice clinical nursing skills in different locations around the world and earn community health course credits.
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 Columbus campus offers the Phi Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society, Student Government Association (SGA), Oncology Nursing Student Interest Group (ONSIG), and Rotaract.
Accreditation? Check
Learn more about our accredited nursing school in Columbus, Ohio
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the accreditation authority for nursing schools in the United States, accredits Chamberlain University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, and the post-graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certificate program. For the most recent accreditation information, visit https://www.chamberlain.edu/about/accreditation.
Chamberlain University is also accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Accredited Ohio Nursing Schools - Ohio Approvals
Chamberlain holds a certificate of authorization from the Ohio Department of Higher Education, 25 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, 614.466.6000.
Chamberlain holds approval for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program, from the Ohio Board of Nursing, 17 South High Street, Suite 660, Columbus, OH 43215-3466, 614.466.3947.
1For Ohio students who were enrolled prior to May 2016, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program consists of 129 credit hours, with 60 credit hours in liberal arts and sciences and 69 credit hours in nursing and has a total program cost of $90,920.
Columbus 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.
As you explore RN programs in Columbus, Ohio, you might be wondering if you can transfer coursework previously completed. 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 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 Columbus, Ohio.