Chamberlain College of Nursing has been ranked fourth for faculty credentials and training among 39 online graduate programs in nursing in the first-ever U.S. News & World Report ranking of top online education degree programs. This recognition reflects Chamberlain's commitment to academic excellence by promoting advanced education among faculty.

Chamberlain College of Nursing is pleased to announce that the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has approved inclusion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at the Miramar, Fla. campus in Chamberlain’s BSN accreditation. This programmatic accreditation follows the May 16, 2011 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.

Chamberlain College of Nursing is opening a new campus in Indianapolis with classes scheduled to begin in February 2012. This expansion reinforces Chamberlain’s commitment to increase access to nursing education that will address the growing demand for nurses. The Indianapolis campus features Chamberlain’s SIMCARE CENTER (TM), which provides high-tech simulated patient care in clinical learning environments, and the Center for Academic Success, which provides students with comprehensive academic resources and support.

Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a regional accrediting agency, and has maintained elective programmatic accreditation with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at select locations. Chamberlain has reviewed our elective programmatic accreditations and has made a purposeful decision regarding Chamberlain’s NLNAC accreditation.

Chamberlain College of Nursing has been named in the “2012 Guide to Military Friendly Schools,” an annual list from G.I. Jobs magazine. The list highlights the top 20 percent of colleges and universities that demonstrate their commitment to recruiting, retaining and supporting military personnel and veterans. This distinction follows Chamberlain becoming a proud member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium. SOC is an association funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) that recognizes colleges and universities with policies and programs designed to meet the higher education needs of servicemembers worldwide.

Chamberlain College of Nursing and the Missouri Nurses Association (MONA), the only professional organization for all registered nurses (RNs) in Missouri, announced a program that provides RNs with a special tuition rate to advance their education. The program, which is new for MONA, expands access to Chamberlain’s post licensure online educational programs for association members throughout the state.

Chamberlain College of Nursing and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced a national clinical partnership that will support children and teenagers with neuromuscular diseases who attend the MDA’s annual weeklong, overnight summer camps located throughout the country. The partnership offers campers enhanced resources while providing Chamberlain’s pre-licensure nursing students with expanded clinical opportunities to learn more about neuromuscular diseases.

Chamberlain College of Nursing announces the appointment of Karilyn Lesassier Van Oosten, MA, as director of strategic alliances. Van Oosten will secure regional and national alliances with healthcare organizations to further expand the diverse educational opportunities Chamberlain provides for its students and enhance the level of nurses' education to improve healthcare outcomes. In this newly created role, she will be responsible for leading the strategic direction of the healthcare and clinical development teams as well as expanding clinical opportunities.

Chamberlain College of Nursing has announced the appointment of Mary Yoho, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, as president of its Houston location. Dr. Yoho joins Chamberlain with more than 30 years of experience in nursing and education, including practice, instruction, management and research. In this role, Dr. Yoho will oversee implementation of the curriculum, delivery of student services, growth and development of regional clinical partnerships and management of the day-to-day operations for Chamberlain's Houston location.

Chamberlain College of Nursing announced today the appointment of William Richard Cowling, III, PhD, APRN-BC, AHN-BC, FAAN, as vice president of academic affairs. Dr. Cowling brings more than 40 years of experience in nursing education, clinical practice, research and administration to his new role at Chamberlain. He will be responsible for the strategic direction of all academic programs at Chamberlain with a focus on quality, innovation and faculty development.

In an effort to expand nursing education and clinical experiences, Chamberlain College of Nursing recently introduced its International Nursing Service Project to Chicago area nursing students. The project enabled baccalaureate degree nursing students from Chamberlain's Addison campus to provide healthcare services and education to Brazilians in local impoverished communities that otherwise do not have access to care.

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.