Pursue Your Passion
Answer your calling and find your perfect area of practice with the Chamberlain University Practice Ready. Specialty Focused.™ program in collaboration with our healthcare partners.
The Chamberlain University Practice Ready. Specialty Focused.™ Nurse Education Model, created in conjunction with a grant from the American Nurses Foundation, offers Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students a unique opportunity to select an area of practice and receive specialty focused training and clinical experience in that field.
As a Chamberlain student, you can participate in this program at no additional cost, gaining valuable skills and knowledge that will prepare you for future success.
This program includes a comprehensive 16-week online training course, followed by an eight-week clinical experience, allowing you to gain knowledge and skills you can take into your nursing career.
Our New Partner: BrightStar Care®
If you're a BSN student ready to make a difference in home healthcare, Chamberlain University and BrightStar Care® can help with 16-week Introduction to Continuing Health modules and clinical experience. Students earn a badge in recognition of knowledge gained and completion of the Introduction to Continuing Health modules.
Program at a Glance
- Learn the roles and responsibilities of home healthcare nurses
- Gain knowledge of the principles of infections prevention and control
- Address safety concerns in the home healthcare setting
- Understand patient social determinants of health
Curriculum
- For senior-level, pre-licensure BSN students in year 3
- Introduction to Continuing Health (ICH) modules coursework occur over two, eight-week sessions
- One, eight-week practicum happens during the home healthcare setting in NR-446 Collaborative
- 96 clinical hours required for completion
Introduction to Perioperative Nursing Program & AORN
Chamberlain University has partnered with AORN—the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses—to offer you a unique opportunity to gain specialized knowledge and practical skills needed for nursing before, during and after surgery.
Enroll and receive a free 1-year student membership to AORN. Students earn a badge in recognition of knowledge gained and completion of the Perioperative Nursing modules.
Program at a Glance
- Learn the specialized skills and responsibilities of perioperative nurses
- Expand your knowledge of anesthesia methods and practices
- Manage safety concerns and mitigate risks pre- and post-operative surgery
- Understand patient social determinants of health
Curriculum
- For senior-level, pre-licensure BSN students in year 3
- Introduction to Perioperative Nursing (IPN) modules coursework happens over two, eight-week sessions
- One, eight-week practicum occurs in the perioperative setting in NR-446 Collaborative
- 96 clinical hours required for completion
Frequently Asked Questions
BrightStar Care® is a leading nationwide in-home care and medical staffing company with over 360 locations across 39 states.
AORN is a global association of over 40,000 registered nurses who actively engage in aspects of perioperative nursing, including management, teaching, practice, research, and education.
BSN students can take the IHH or IPN modules at no extra cost. The 96-hour practicum happens during the two-credit NR446 clinical experience.
To be eligible for the program, BSN students must be between 18-65 years old, have a schedule that matches the program's timing, and be in good academic standing, which means they have no academic warnings and a minimum GPA of 2.0.
The co-curricular modules do not grant academic credit but will be included in your ACHIEVE co-curricular transcript.
Easily display your skills gained beyond traditional coursework to potential employers during the hiring process by presenting our digital badge, which you can also upload to sites like LinkedIn and Glassdoor and add to resumes and CVs.