For students looking to launch a rewarding career as a nurse, the Arlington location offers a CCNE-accredited* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program on-site. Chamberlain College of Nursing's BSN degree program enables students to earn their BSN degree in as few as three years of year-round study instead of the typical four years with summers off, allowing students to enter the workforce sooner than their peers at other nursing schools.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST
Thursday, July 25, 2013 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST
Classes start September 3, 2013.
Welcome to the Chamberlain College of Nursing campus in Arlington – Chamberlain’s first campus in the Mid-Atlantic region. We are proud to extend to northern Virginia the school’s distinctive tradition of high-quality and student-focused education that prepares our graduates to become compassionate and clinically prepared professional nurses.
At Chamberlain, we help prepare you for a nursing career by teaching skills in critical thinking, collaboration, communication and leadership as well as in the theoretical and technical skills of nursing. With small class sizes, cutting-edge technology in our simulation labs, our faculty’s passion for the profession of nursing, and the ability to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program in as few as three years, Chamberlain College of Nursing is the clear choice for your nursing education.
Nurses are the largest segment of our healthcare delivery system and, according to Gallup polls, the most respected profession in America.* If you are interested in preparing for a career as a professional nurse, I encourage you to contact us at 877.751.5783 for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Patricia (Trish) Hughes, EdD, MSN, MBA, CRNP President, Arlington Campus Chamberlain College of Nursing
*2009 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and 2009 Gallup Annual Honesty and Ethics of Professions Poll
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Chamberlain College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program is an entry-level program for those looking to launch a nursing career.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program incorporates general education and nursing courses into a program that provides the education and skills necessary for a lifetime of personal and professional growth. The BSN degree consists of a minimum of 129 credit hours: 69 credit hours in general education and 60 credit hours in the nursing major. * The on-site Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program can be completed in three years of year-round study instead of the typical four years with summers off.
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At Chamberlain College of Nursing, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of our students – and in the world. That’s why Chamberlain’s focus on student success extends well beyond the classroom and clinical environments, providing nursing students with opportunities to expand their educational horizons through a full spectrum of social, cause-related, and field experiences both locally and globally.
Chamberlain College of Nursing joins together to support one of the greatest causes of all – the race to cure breast cancer. At Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure events, Chamberlain students, faculty, and staff come together to join the fight to end breast cancer and save lives. Because with every step, we are that much closer to curing breast cancer forever.
Chamberlain students have ventured far beyond the classroom and local communities to participate in International Nursing Service Projects in Kenya, Bolivia, and Brazil. This first-hand immersion experience allows students to gain a deeper understanding of cultural and economic differences. The two- to three-week International Nursing Service Projects can be done in place of the school’s required multiculturalism and community health courses.
The Chamberlain Arlington Student Nurses' Association (SNA) mentors the professional development of future registered nurses and provides educational resources, leadership opportunities and career guidance.
During Nurses Appreciation Week (May 6-12), Chamberlain celebrates nursing and unites its students, faculty, and staff. Chamberlain honors nurses and raises awareness for healthcare causes, the national need for nurses, and the need to improve the quality of healthcare.
Chamberlain College of Nursing Honor Society celebrates the scholarship, research and academic excellence of baccalaureate and graduate nursing students and the achievements of professional nurses. Our mission is to support learning, knowledge, and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference worldwide.
Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, ncahlc.org. HLC is one of the six regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and the Master of Science in Nursing degree program are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202.887.6791). The Associate Degree in Nursing program at the Columbus location is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404.975.5000). Accreditation provides assurance to the public and to prospective students that standards of quality have been met. AC0107.
Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2450 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, 101 N. 14th Street, 10th Floor, James Monroe Building, Richmond, VA 23219, 804.225.2600. Chamberlain College of Nursing has provisional approval from the Virginia Board of Nursing, Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233-1463, 804.367.4515. Chamberlain College of Nursing is registered with the Maryland Higher Education Commission, 6 N. Liberty, 10th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201.
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Virginia Approvals
Chamberlain College of Nursing is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219, 804.225.2600. Chamberlain College of Nursing has provisional approval from the Virginia Board of Nursing Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233-1463, 804.367.4515.
The faculty, administration and staff of Chamberlain College of Nursing are committed to providing easy access for students. The administration and faculty make every effort to maintain open communication with students so that students may actively participate in their education. To this end, open forums are held each year on-site and in web chat rooms. The faculty maintain weekly office hours for student interaction. In addition, faculty is available before and after class for consultation.
*The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202.887.6791).
*Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.