POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL, TOGETHER 

Discover a fully supported pathway that connects your Chamberlain education with career opportunities at Advocate Health. 

Aurora Health and Chamberlain University, Practice Ready Pathway

A Direct Path From Your BSN to a Nursing Role at Advocate Health 

Chamberlain and Advocate Health have teamed up to create the Practice Ready Pathway—a supportive, structured experience that guides you from enrollment through employment. 

Receive Up to $36,000 Toward Your BSN Degree*

Qualifying students may get up to $36,000 toward their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree covered by Chamberlain and Advocate Health through a scholarship and post-graduate loan repayment.* 

*Amount includes up to $15,000 in a Chamberlain tuition scholarship and up to $21,000 in student loan repayment provided by Advocate Health after graduation and passing the NCLEX-RN®. Scholarship and loan repayment benefits are subject to program participation requirements.  

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Launch Your Career After Graduation 

Transition directly into a nursing role at Advocate Health through our built-in BSN employment pathway for eligible students. 

The Best of Both Worlds 

Balance life and learning with flexible BSN options, including on-campus hybrid format or online, paired with hands-on clinicals at an Advocate Health location near you. 

Elevate Care in Your Community 

Become a nurse in the community you call home—with support to learn, train, and start your career.  

Earn Your BSN in As Few As 3 Years 

Stay on track with our year-round schedule and start your nursing career sooner. 

Chamberlain has the #1 largest BSN program in the U.S.  

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Our Practice Ready Pathway Locations 

This option is available for Chamberlain’s BSN Online Option for Wisconsin students.

BSN Online Option in Wisconsin 

The Practice-Ready Pathway connects your Chamberlain education with an employment opportunity at Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Our approach helps you earn your BSN online and start your career with confidence. 

Practice Ready Pathway in Wisconsin (Aurora Health Care)

About Advocate Health 

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States. Through Advocate Health Care, Atrium Health, and Aurora Health Care, it operates 69 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across eight states.  

Known for excellence in areas such as heart care, cancer treatment, neuroscience, pediatrics, and virtual care, Advocate Health reinvests over $6 billion annually to improve community health.

  • More than 165,000 teammates committed to redefining care  
  • A culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity
  • Comprehensive career benefits and opportunities to grow  
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Aurora Health and Chamberlain University, Practice Ready Pathway
Largest BSN program in the the US: Chamberlain University

About Chamberlain University

At Chamberlain, you’re never in it alone. We have dedicated faculty, real-time academic support, and mentoring to help you stay on track, stay confident, and become the nurse you were always meant to be.

 
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Chamberlain Care®
A culture of care that puts students first.

Chamberlain Care® means personalized guidance, support, and encouragement—every step of the way.

 

Build AI Skills for the Future of Nursing
AI certificate from Chamberlain, in partnership with Google Cloud

Gain in-demand skills with an AI certificate for nurses from Chamberlain, in partnership with Google Cloud. Included in your degree program at no extra cost, these AI certificate courses help you understand emerging tools for predictive analytics and clinical decision support.  

Flexibility That Fits Your Life
Designed for balancing work, life, and everything in between.

Online coursework with a direct care component and 24/7 academic resources help you learn without putting life on pause.
No Nursing Background Required

Get started without prior college coursework.
Multiple Start Dates

Apply on your schedule with enrollment opportunities throughout the year. 
No-cost Transfer Credit Evaluation

If you have prior college credit, we’ll evaluate it to help you save time and money. 

Proudly Accredited

Accreditation and Approvals

Chamberlain University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) (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 programs at Chamberlain University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).  

The Chamberlain University Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (delivered via distance education) holds continuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 

Chamberlain has also earned approvals in most states. 

For a complete list, view our authorizations or approvals in your state.

Chamberlain University confers degrees earned online from its main campus in Addison, Illinois.

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Answers for Every Question

Explore answers to the questions students ask most—about the process, the program, and what comes next. 

What is the Practice Ready Pathway?

The Practice Ready Pathway provides specialized training, a Chamberlain-funded scholarship and post-graduation loan repayment for eligible new Chamberlain University BSN students in our BSN Online Option who are located in Wisconsin*. In return, participants agree to work for Advocate Health in an eligible unit after graduating and passing the NCLEX-RN®. Students are responsible for financing their education up front and will receive payments only once they are employed by Advocate Health.  

*Additional locations expected in the future

Why have Chamberlain University and Advocate Health created this program?

At a time when the need for nurses has never been greater, Chamberlain University and Advocate Health are collaborating to make education and healthcare more accessible. Here’s why we’re a perfect match:

  • As the nation’s largest nursing school, Chamberlain University believes that if we take extraordinary care of our students, we will graduate diverse, skilled healthcare professionals who have a significant impact in our communities and around the world while advancing health equity for all.   
  • Advocate Health is the nation’s third-largest nonprofit health system, caring for patients through 69 hospitals and more than 1,000 care locations across eight states. Driven by a commitment to making care more accessible and affordable for all, this organization is recognized for excellence in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, cancer treatment, pediatrics, rehabilitation, and innovative virtual care services. 
  • With our shared vision, the Practice Ready Pathway supports graduates, builds a practice-ready workforce of future nursing professionals, and benefits the communities it serves. 
What are the benefits of the Practice Ready Pathway?

A shared vision for the future: This joint initiative reflects a mutual commitment to building a strong nursing workforce. You’ll gain a clear path to getting hired after graduation, receive financial and professional support, and become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a difference in the health and lives of its patients.