Take the next influential step in your career and earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Chamberlain College of Nursing while you work.
Earning a MSN degree online from Chamberlain College of Nursing provides the foundation needed to expand your nursing practice. Chamberlain’s MSN Program is CCNE accredited* and classes are structured to encourage leadership and translate theory into practical solutions.
Chamberlain’s Curriculum and Course Structure
Chamberlain students enter into in one of four specialty tracks: Executive, Educator, Informatics or Healthcare Policy. Graduates of the MSN program are prepared to sit for national certification in their chosen specialty.
Superior Nursing Faculty
Each member of Chamberlain’s nursing faculty holds a doctorate degree and has undergone comprehensive training to help prepare them to teach online courses. Faculty members typically respond to student questions within 24 hours and are available by email, phone and the online course shell.
Maintaining a School-Life Balance
Kathleen Dooley RN-BSN Graduate, 2010 MSN Graduate, 2012
U.S. News & World Report ranked Chamberlain College of Nursing among the top five online graduate programs in nursing in the Faculty Credentials and Training category.
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* Programmatic accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
At this time, Chamberlain College of Nursing cannot accept inquiries from the states of Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, or Puerto Rico for the Master of Science in Nursing degree program.
Chamberlain College of Nursing looks for candidates with the following qualifications:
To learn more and discuss program admission, please call 888.556.8CCN (8226) to speak to an admission representative.
* Degrees obtained from non-U.S. schools will be considered based on evaluation of transcripts by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) approved evaluating agency.
Online classes are not only convenient and flexible; they also are easy to use. Test drive a Chamberlain online course and see for yourself! To view the online learning demo, simply login to the site at nursingonline.chamberlain.edu and enter the following generic user name and password:
User name: yolc Password: yolc
Degree: Master of Science in Nursing Semesters: Six full-time Credit hours: 36
Chamberlain's MSN online degree program can be completed in two years by taking one class each 8-week session. The core MSN courses are taken in the first year and specialty track courses and practicum(s) are completed during the second year.
MSN Specialty Tracks 18 credit hours
Educator Specialty Track Executive Specialty Track Informatics Specialty Track Healthcare Policy Specialty Track
MSN Core Curriculum – 18 credit hours
Practicum
Students complete a 100-hour practicum (200 hours for the Informatics specialty track). Many students are able to complete it at the organization where they work.
Chamberlain’s MSN degree program is designed for experienced nurses looking to expand and enrich their professional careers. Classes are structured to encourage leadership and to translate theory into practical solutions that can be applied to real-life scenarios.
Flexible Coursework
While there are no mandatory login, chat or testing times, there are course assignments and tasks due by certain times of the week, as outlined in each course syllabus. This flexible learning environment helps keep students on pace while providing the freedom to decide when to attend class.
Transfer Credits
Up to six hours of graduate-level coursework may be eligible for transfer credit. Contact an admissions advisor to begin the transcript evaluation process.
Educator Specialty Track
Graduates of the Chamberlain MSN Educator specialty track have the opportunity to teach, lead and inspire the future of nursing.
Combine your love for nursing with your passion for teaching. Prepare the next generation of nurses or improve health outcomes in your community. Graduates are prepared to teach in academic and clinical-practice settings, as well as continue on for further graduate study.
Next Start Date:
July 8, 2013
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Nurse Educator Specialty Track Courses - 3 credits each
Prepare for a variety of roles, including:
CNE Certification Exam Preparation
Chamberlain’s curriculum provides the core competencies identified by the National League for Nursing (NLN) and places a distinct focus on preparing its graduates to take the Certified Nurse Educator exam.
Discover how you can deliver learner-centered education using the technology in today’s classrooms. Contact an admissions advisor today.
Executive Specialty Track
The Chamberlain MSN Executive specialty track provides nurses the resources to take on leadership roles and make a significant impact on healthcare delivery.
Whether you are already in a leadership role and are looking to enhance your credentials, or you are ready to enter the next phase in your practice, Chamberlain's Executive specialty track promotes the skills and knowledge essential to nurse leaders.
Executive Specialty Track Courses - 3 credits each
Certification Exam Preparation
Chamberlain’s curriculum can help you meet American Organization of Nurse Executive’s (AONE) eligibility requirements to sit for the Nurse Executive Certification exam and American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Nurse Executive exam.
Contact an admissions advisor today and prepare to take your executive nursing practice to the next level.
Informatics Specialty Track
The Chamberlain MSN Informatics specialty track leverages technology to aid patient care and improve healthcare outcomes.
Build the foundational skills essential to informatics nurse specialists. Learn to interpret, analyze and use electronic health record technology, as well as ways to provide greater efficiency and effectiveness in healthcare practices.
Nurse Informatics Specialty Track Courses - 3 credits each
Prepare for a variety of roles:
CIN Certification Exam Preparation
Chamberlain’s curriculum provides the core competencies identified by the National League of Nursing (NLN) to prepare graduates to be eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Informatics Nursing Certification exam.
Contact an admissions advisor today and discover how completing the Informatics specialty track can help you can apply technology toward positive patient outcomes.
Healthcare Policy Specialty Track
Direct the path of healthcare policies that benefit patients and the community. The MSN Healthcare Policy specialty track promotes the skills necessary to be an advocate for change.
Impart the voice of nursing to direct the path of healthcare policies that benefit patients, the community, our nation and the world. Expand your nursing knowledge and enhance your leadership skills to influence healthcare policy. This specialty track prepares nurses for roles in research, design and implementation of policies, as well as evaluation of policy outcomes.
Healthcare Policy Specialty Track Courses - 3 credits each
Chamberlain’s MSN degree program can help prepare you for expanded roles within your organization. Many of our graduate students qualify for Chamberlain scholarships. Qualifications for these scholarships are listed below. Chamberlain proudly partners with healthcare institutions, community colleges, associations and organizations to provide accessible educational opportunities for registered nurses. Click here to see if your institution has partnered with Chamberlain.
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Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
The total cost for the MSN degree program is $29,160. Effective July 2013, the total cost for the MSN degree program is $26,310. For more detailed information, download the Tuition & Fees Grid (PDF) or Tuition and Fees Grid Effective July 2013.
Application Fee
$60*
Tuition Per Credit Hour (regardless of course load)
$650 per credit hour
Student Services Charge
$125 per session
Textbooks & Supplies (estimated costs as applicable)
$350 per session
Military Rate (active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense employees and spouses of active duty/veterans/retired military)
$550 per credit hour
Alumni Rate
Application Fee2
$60
Tuition (regardless of course load)
$150 per session
Military Rate (active, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired militar)
Background Check/Drug Screening3 (MSN Degree Program and Graduate Certificate Programs with practicum only.)
$150
Books & Supplies
$75 per session
* Application fee is waived for current Carrington College, Carrington College California, DeVry University students or alumni, Chamberlain alumni as well as qualified military personnel (active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military).
1. Program availability varies by state/location
2. Application fee is waived for current Carrington College, Carrington College California, DeVry University students or alumni, Chamberlain alumni as well as qualified military personnel (active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military).
3. Nonrefundable.
At Chamberlain, we’ll do everything we can to help you earn your nursing degree and focus on your career.
That includes helping you identify all your financing options, as well as helping you apply for and get the financial assistance you need. More than 85% of Chamberlain students receive some form of financial aid. Financial aid is available in the form of federal and private loans, scholarships, grants and work-study to those who qualify.
Financial Aid Resources
Chamberlain has created two distinct scholarship opportunities for our graduate nursing students. The Working Parent and Clinical Educator scholarships are available to all nurses meeting the eligibility requirements for these scholarships. Read more below or contact a student services advisor for more information on all the scholarship options available to you.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS
A scholarship for Registered Nurses with dependent children who are looking to pursue their Master of Science in Nursing degree. Decisions rendered no later than one week prior to session start.
$290 per session (up to $3,500)
Availability: Unlimited
Verification Requirements:
Eligibility:
Continued Eligibility:
Deadline: Two weeks prior to session start.
A scholarship for Registered Nurses with clinical experience looking to become educators in a hospital or school setting.
Thank you for your interest in pursuing your nursing education at Chamberlain College of Nursing. For your convenience, Chamberlain College of Nursing offers three methods for submitting an application for admission. Please be sure to review the Instructions for Application prior to beginning your application process.
For your convenience, Chamberlain College of Nursing offers an online application for admission.
Call us toll free at 888.556.8CCN (8226) and apply over the phone. The Chamberlain admissions team will assist you in filing your application. We'll even request your transcripts for you.
Download our Application Form and complete on your own time. You can either mail in your application or send it to us by fax.
On-Time Completion Rate 100% of students who completed the MSN degree program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012 graduated on-time (within the published length of the program).
Median Loan Debt Graduates of this program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012 had a median loan debt and are obligated to repay: $48,397 in federal student loan debt $0 in private loan debt $0 in institutional financing plan debt Note: There were 212 graduates from this program during this reporting period.
Program Cost Information The total cost for the MSN degree program is $29,160. The total program cost for the RN-BSN to MSN online option is $55,420. For more detailed information, download the Tuition, Fees & Expenses Cost Calculations (PDF). Program Cost Information - Effective July 2013 The total cost for the MSN degree program is $26,310. The total program cost for the RN-BSN to MSN online option is $51,720. For more detailed information, download the Tuition and Fees Grid Effective July 2013 (PDF).
Program Occupation Information The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code assigned to the MSN degree program is 51.3801: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Associated Standard Occupational codes related to this CIP code, and detailed information about the occupations graduates of this program enter, can be found at these links: 25-1072 : Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1072.00 29-1111 : Registered Nurses: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1111.00 11-9111 : Clinical Nurse Specialists: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11.9111.01 29-1111 : Acute Care Nurses: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1111.01 29-1111 : Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1111.02 29-1111 : Critical Care Nurse: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1111.03 To research additional careers of interest, you may want to visit these websites: O*NET (Click on “Find Occupations”) Occupational Outlook Handbook (Type in general term for career of interest)
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