Chamberlain College of Nursing and Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), both part of DeVry Inc., responded to this call for action and established the Interprofessional Global Healthcare Project (IGHP), a joint initiative that enables nursing and medical students from each school to provide healthcare services and education to impoverished communities. Students and faculty recently conducted their first global project in Nairobi, Kenya.

As job seekers look to reenter the workforce, many are deciding to make a career change to growth industries with the opportunity to make a positive impact. Chamberlain College of Nursing is responding to this trend by introducing a hybrid Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) option for career changers through its Addison, Ill. campus.

Chamberlain College of Nursing is opening a new campus in Miramar, Fla. with classes beginning in July 2011. This expansion reinforces Chamberlain’s commitment to prepare additional nurses in the southern portion of the state in response to the growing demand for nurses. The Miramar campus is Chamberlain’s second location in Florida; Chamberlain’s Jacksonville campus opened in 2009.

To celebrate the contributions of devoted nurses and nurse educators, Chamberlain College of Nursing is teaming up with the St. Louis Cardinals to host the third annual “Nurses’ Night at the Ballpark” at Busch Stadium on May 16. In honor of local nurses, Chamberlain College of Nursing student and St. Louis resident Deborah Stewart will throw the ceremonial first pitch of the game.

In celebration of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), Chamberlain College of Nursing is teaming up with Nursing Spectrum, a Gannett company, to host the second annual “Nurses’ Night at the Ballpark” with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 10. The evening is dedicated to recognizing Chicago area nurses and nurse educators for their commitment to continually improving patient care.

The House of Delegates of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), has granted a charter to the Chamberlain College of Nursing Honor Society to become its 494th chapter. The global community of nurse leaders will formally induct the Chamberlain College of Nursing Honor Society as its Phi Pi chapter at a chartering ceremony in October 2011.

Chamberlain College of Nursing has announced the appointment of Diana Meeks-Sjostrom, PhD, RN, MSN, CS, FNP-BC, ONC, as dean of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Meeks-Sjostrom served as an associate professor at Chamberlain and was responsible for new program development and research initiatives.

Chamberlain College of Nursing is pleased to announce that its Arlington campus is now included in its grant of accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This follows the September 2010 approval to include the campus in Chamberlain’s institutional accreditation from The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of College and Schools.

The healthcare industry is rapidly adopting high-tech tools to improve documentation, manage workflow and improve patient care quality. Recognizing this trend, Chamberlain College of Nursing is sponsoring a continuing education (CE) series on informatics with Nurse.com, a Gannett company.

The cost of a college education and the stress of making the transition from high school to college are two common areas of concern among high school students as they near graduation. Chamberlain College of Nursing is looking to ease these concerns through its new Navigate to Nursing (N2N) Scholarship Program.

Expanding roles and technological advances in healthcare have increased the demand for nurses to be well-versed in informatics, which includes the use of healthcare information technology. In fact, the number of nurses taking the Informatics Nurse certification exam with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has more than doubled since 2005. To meet the need for advanced nursing education in this field, Chamberlain College of Nursing is launching its Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Informatics Specialty Track.

Responding to natural disasters requires qualified professionals who possess the education and experience necessary to ensure safe and effective support. In the wake of the recent earthquake, tsunami and nuclear plant leak, Chamberlain College of Nursing has joined with Nurse.com, a Gannett company, to provide nursing professionals with up-to-date information on how to help and prepare from home until Japan calls for on-site nursing assistance.

In response to the federal government’s estimate that registered nursing will be the fastest growing profession in the U.S. through 2020, Chamberlain College of Nursing announced today that it will begin offering an accelerated Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Option for students looking to switch careers and become nursing professionals.

In response to the growing need for registered nurses in Texas and across the nation, Chamberlain College of Nursing announced today that, pending approval from the Texas Board of Nursing, it will expand nursing educational opportunities in Texas by opening a new campus in Houston.

Dr. Patrick Robinson, RN, ACRN, dean of Chamberlain College of Nursing’s Chicago campus, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) for his continued efforts to promote health and welfare for individuals living with HIV.

Chamberlain College of Nursing announced today that its Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program has been awarded accreditation status from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Chamberlain established its MSN degree program in May of 2009 in response to the growing demand for nursing professionals qualified to assume advanced roles in nursing education or nursing administration.

Chamberlain College of Nursing’s Jacksonville campus today announced that it has been awarded accreditation status from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This follows the December 2009 approval to include the campus in Chamberlain’s institutional accreditation from The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of College and Schools. HLC is one of six regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level.

Chamberlain College of Nursing will hold a community reception and ceremony to officially dedicate its Chicago campus. The event will include remarks from DeVry Inc. President Daniel Hamburger, Chamberlain College of Nursing President Susan Groenwald, Chamberlain College of Nursing Chicago Campus Dean Dr. Patrick Robinson, and DeVry University’s Chicago Campus President Candace Goodwin. Following the ceremony, media are invited to tour the College’s state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.

Dr. Gail Baumlein, director and dean of MSN online degree programs at Chamberlain College of Nursing, was inducted to the National League for Nursing’s (NLN) Board of Governors during their 2010 Annual Education Summit, “Shaping History, Reforming Healthcare: The Power of Nursing Education,” on Oct. 2. Dr. Baumlein will have the privilege to serve as a governor at large for a three-year term.

Chamberlain College of Nursing has announced the appointment of Dr. Janice DeMasters, PhD, MSN, RN as dean of its St. Louis campus. In this role, DeMasters will oversee implementation of the curriculum, delivery of student services, growth and development of clinical partnerships, and management of the day-to-day operations of the St. Louis campus of the College.