Viewbook [ 2014 2015 ] chamberlain.edu Volume VI
2014-15 Viewbook Addendum Chamberlain College of Nursing requires applicants and students to check for updates to their printed Viewbook at: chamberlain.edu/catalog REVISED 01.30.15 P B6; 15: Number of campuses updated REVISED 11.18.14 P 7: Accreditation Statement updated REVISED 10.20.14 P 10: Education Partnership updated P 11: Military transfer credit updated REVISED 10.6.14 P B6: Number of Campus locations updated REVISED 5.22.14 P B6: Number of Campus locations updated REVISED 4.28.14 P 15: DNP Admission Requirements Update REVISED 4.18.14 P 12: Removed references to online ADN program REVISED 3.26.14 P 7 & Back Cover: Accreditation updated REVISED 10.23.13 P 10 & 13: DNP Healthcare Systems Leadership Specialty Track added P 15: FAFSA Indianapolis Campus School Code added REVISED 9.30.13 P 7: Update to Accreditation P 10: Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track has been added Comprehensive consumer information is available at chamberlain.edu/studentconsumerinfo.
Nurses Transforming healthcare, touching lives and making a difference every day As a nurse, every day means a new challenge; a new opportunity to push boundaries, advocate for patients and improve outcomes. It is important work and lives are on the line. Nursing takes a special person with the right combination of knowledge, skill, compassion and confidence discover what it takes to be an extraordinary nurse at Chamberlain College of Nursing. Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Nurses. Be a part of our nationwide nursing community find us on: EXTRAORDINARY CAREER Meeting the needs of healthcare 3 Addressing the national nursing shortage 3 Focused on student success 5 Chamberlain Care 5 chamberlain.edu NOTE: Chamberlain reserves the right to change the terms and conditions outlined in this Viewbook at any time without notice. Information is current at the time of printing. Information updated after January 2015, including additions and amendments, is available via chamberlain.edu/viewbook. It is the responsibility of applicants and students to check for updates. This printed Viewbook supersedes all previous printed editions and is in effect until a subsequent Viewbook is published either in print or online at chamberlain.edu/viewbook. Volume VI; changes contained here in are effective January 2015. Photographs in this Viewbook are representative of Chamberlain College of Nursing. NOTE: Admission advisors are admission representatives in Florida, Minnesota, Nebraska and Oregon. EXTRAORDINARY SUPPORT Experienced faculty 17 An advanced nursing education model and a commitment to student success 17 Student success resources 17 Comprehensive consumer information is available at chamberlain.edu/studentconsumerinfo. Experiential learning labs, Chamberlain SIMCARE CENTER and clinicals 19
EXTRAORDINARY COLLEGE More than 125 years of excellence in nursing education 7 Single-purpose 7 Community focus with national reach 7 Accreditation 7 EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS Pre-licensure launch a rewarding career 9 Post licensure take the next step in your career and educational partnerships 10 Serving our military 11 Find your path 12 Admission requirements 15 EXTRAORDINARY CARE More than a college, we are a community 21 Academic excellence and community service 22 International Nursing Service Projects 25 EXTRAORDINARY ALUMNI Making a difference 27 The Chamberlain Alumni Association 27 We are Chamberlain 28 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015 1
Over 1 million new and replacement nurses will be needed by 2022 1 80 % INCREASE 19.4 The Institute of Medicine s report on The Future of Nursing calls for increasing the number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses in the workforce to 80 percent. 2 % INCREASE More than 526,800 new registered nursing positions will be created through 2022 a 19.4 percent increase. 3 1 U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2013 2014, Winter). Occupational employment. In Occupational outlook quarterly. Retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/ooq. 2 The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM), October 5, 2010. 3 U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2014). Registered nurses. In Occupational outlook handbook, 2014-15 edition. 2 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015
EXTRAORDINARY CAREER Meeting the needs of healthcare Chamberlain s administration, faculty and staff are aggressively confronting the pressing issues currently facing the healthcare community. By forging relationships within healthcare organizations, individual facilities, hospital networks, community colleges and national organizations, such as the National League for Nursing (NLN), Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Daisy Foundation, Chamberlain is preparing new nurses for the challenges they will face and enabling practicing nurses to fill key leadership roles and advance care. Addressing the national nursing shortage With healthcare reform generating a need for broader population care, nurses are playing a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare. Since 2004, Chamberlain has supported this movement by graduating over 19,000 * extraordinary nurses from our degree programs and program options. The impending national nursing shortage and the evolving healthcare delivery model mean a world of career opportunities for the nursing field. As a result, the number of unique career paths for nurses is growing and will continue to grow as nurses take on expanded roles in healthcare delivery. Nurses have an unlimited choice of work environments, with options ranging from busy emergency rooms, clinics, hospitals or surgicenters, schools, physicians offices, pediatric environments and the military. They can even pursue research, legal nursing, community service, informatics, a corporate environment or healthcare policy. Whether launching a career or advancing an education, the possibilities for a career in nursing continue to grow over the span of a nurse s career. chamberlain.edu/nursingcareers BE THE DIFFERENCE * Chamberlain College of Nursing graduates since 2004, Chamberlain National Registrar, October 2014. CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015 3
EXTRAORDINARY CAREER Nurses are vital 4 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015
We share a mission to have an impact on the worldwide health and welfare of all humanity. Susan Fletcher, EdD, MSN, RN Director, International Studies Chamberlain College of Nursing CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015 4
When it comes to compensation, job opportunities and work-life balance, registered nursing is ranked as one of the best jobs to have today. * in demand *The Best Jobs of 2014. (2014, January). U.S. News & World Report. 4 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015
EXTRAORDINARY COMMITMENT Focused on student success Pursuing a nursing degree can be one of the most rewarding and challenging times of a nurse s life. At Chamberlain, we understand what it takes to earn or advance your degree and we have built support services to assist our students at all stages of their degree program. We believe if we take extraordinary care of our students, we will graduate extraordinary nurses who will have a significant and positive impact on healthcare around the world. Care is what distinguishes us Chamberlain Care. Care for our students, healthcare partners, patients and the community at large. Through Chamberlain Care, we are committed to making it easy and seamless for our students to enroll in nursing programs to advance their careers, working with them to foster their success in school and in achieving their career goals and preparing them for the healthcare system of the future. The key to graduating extraordinary nurses is to retain extraordinary students. Students are recipients of Chamberlain Care from the moment they pick up the phone to inquire about a program through graduation and beyond. Individualized advising, engaged faculty who are focused on student success and accessible resources are just a few ways we help our students feel comfortable and excel in their classes. chamberlain.edu/nursingcareers BE VITAL CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015 5
Chamberlain President, Susan L. Groenwald, addresses graduates at a St. Louis campus commencement ceremony. Educating nurses 6 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015
We re serving society and providing individuals the opportunity to improve their lives. What can be better than that? Susan L. Groenwald PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN President Chamberlain College of Nursing chamberlain.edu/welcome CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015 6
U.S. NURSING SCHOOLS TURNED AWAY 53,667 qualified applicants from baccalaureate nursing degree programs in 2013. * 17 Chamberlain campuses nationwide, with additional campus openings planned, plus online flexible programs and options; this national footprint extends our reach and increases access to a quality nursing education. the future * American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2014, January 9). AACN finds slow enrollment growth at schools of nursing [Press release]. 6 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015
EXTRAORDINARY COLLEGE More than 125 years of excellence in nursing education The Deaconess tradition began in 19th-century Europe when Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, visited a Deaconess facility in Germany and later applied the concepts she learned to her nursing practice. In 1889, an evangelical pastor in St. Louis, Missouri, proposed establishing healthcare services based on the Deaconess model to address the needs of the local community. Those services evolved into the Deaconess School of Nursing, the Deaconess College of Nursing and finally into Chamberlain College of Nursing. chamberlain.edu/history Single-purpose At Chamberlain College of Nursing, all we teach is nursing. Our focus on the nursing discipline has provided valuable insight into the evolving needs of our students, the profession and our partners in the healthcare arena. chamberlain.edu/about I think it important the Committee should bear in mind to raise the standard, year by year. Florence Nightingale, August 21, 1861 Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Local to the community with a national reach Our vast network of nationwide campus locations and online flexible options for post licensure students put us in the unique position to provide quality nursing education to the regions that need it most while confronting the national nursing shortage. chamberlain.edu/locations Accreditation 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 eight regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program, the Master of Science in Nursing degree program and the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at Chamberlain College of Nursing 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 with conditions by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN, 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. Information is current at the time of publication. For the most updated accreditation information, visit chamberlain.edu/accreditation. Documentation of Chamberlain s accreditations and approvals is available from the campus president, the online dean or at chamberlain.edu/accreditation. Over BE PART OF OUR LEGACY CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015 7
Every student is unique 8 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015
Chamberlain helped me explore what it means to be a nurse and, more importantly, what the nurse s role is in the eye of those for whom I care. Christian, Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing Student Jacksonville Campus CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015 8
3 Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in as few as three years * of full-time study. 2 Earn your Master of Science in Nursing degree in as few as two years of full-time study. 1 Registered nurses can complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree online in just three semesters, or one year. is our priority * 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 with summers off. 8 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015
EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS A focus on the individual Whether our students are aspiring nurses looking to launch a rewarding career, or nurse advancers building on professional nursing experience, Chamberlain offers the degree programs and options, resources and support to help them succeed. Pre-licensure launch a rewarding career Interprofessional Global Healthcare Project Kenya High-fidelity patient simulators help students react in real-time to real-world scenarios Advances in education and technology have placed nurses at the forefront of healthcare innovation. As a result, healthcare leaders recommend that nurses earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree so they can meet new challenges and advance the profession. For individuals without a nursing degree or registered nursing license, Chamberlain offers a wide range of pre-licensure degree programs. Undergraduate Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) * LPN to RN Bridge Option 3-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree ** Direct entry into nursing programs Chamberlain students are not required to complete non-nursing coursework before being eligible to apply to the nursing degree curriculum. In fact, most of our three-year BSN degree students begin nursing courses as early as the end of their first year. Earn your BSN in as few as three years ** With no waiting lists or prerequisites, liberal arts and sciences courses are included in the curriculum and the three-year program provides Chamberlain BSN students the opportunity to complete their degree faster than through a traditional four-year program. chamberlain.edu/admission BE PREPARED * Available at the Chamberlain College of Nursing Columbus campus only. ** 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 with summers off. NOTE: Program availability varies by location. CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015 9
EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS Post licensure take the next step in your career For post licensure students (licensed registered nurses) looking to advance their career, Chamberlain offers: Undergraduate RN to BSN Degree Completion Option RN-BSN to MSN Online Option Graduate Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree MSN Educator Specialty Track MSN Executive Specialty Track MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track MSN Healthcare Policy Specialty Track MSN Informatics Specialty Track Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration Degree * MSN/MBA Doctoral Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree Advanced Practice Leadership Specialty Track Healthcare Systems Leadership Specialty Track Chamberlain post licensure degree programs offer a flexible online format which prepares nurses for key leadership roles while they work! chamberlain.edu/admission Educational partnerships Chamberlain is building strong, collaborative partnerships with hospitals and health systems to advance nurse education levels and improve healthcare outcomes. Through our post licensure programs, we re building the next generation of nursing leaders and educators. Chamberlain education and community college education partners enjoy group-specific tuition rate and a streamlined approach to nurse on-boarding. chamberlain.edu/healthcarepartners BE A LEADER *The MBA degree is available through DeVry University s Keller School of Management. Learn more at keller.edu. NOTE: Program availability varies by location. 10 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015
EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS Serving our military Chamberlain College of Nursing Named a Military-Friendly School * The Chamberlain College of Nursing Military Affairs Unit was developed in recognition of the service, commitment and sacrifice made by military personnel and their families. This unit is tailored to address the unique needs and special considerations of the military student, including active duty, retired, veteran, DoD employees and their families. Military students who apply and enroll in a Chamberlain College of Nursing degree program will be assigned a Military Nursing Education Specialist who will serve as their liaison, advocate and advisor throughout their academic career. Other advantages include: Special military tuition rates and a waived application fee for the RN to BSN option and MSN and DNP degree programs Deferred tuition, allowing military students to begin coursework while awaiting benefit funding without personal expense or incurring additional debt ** The online RN to BSN option and online Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs provide exceptional flexibility, allowing military students to continue their degree program without worrying about deployment or PCSing The opportunity to earn transfer credit towards degree programs through CLEP and DANTES proficiency examinations, or through military experience based on your Joint Service Transcript (JST) Deployment policy that maintains level of study during a prolonged absence for deployed military students ** For more information, contact a Chamberlain Military Enrollment Specialist at 855.SALUTE.U. chamberlain.edu/military BE RESPECTED * 2015 Guide to Military-Friendly Schools. ** For those who qualify. Jamie, U.S. Navy, receives his diploma from Phoenix Campus Former President, Kim LaMar and National President, Susan Groenwald. CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015 11
EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS High School Graduate Existing LPN Certification FIND YOUR PATH No matter where you are in your nursing career, Chamberlain has degree programs and program options to help you achieve your goals. With multiple points of entry, our degree programs can take you from an associate degree nurse, to a bachelor s degree nurse, to a master s-prepared nurse and finally to a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Our program offerings have been developed to address the personal and professional needs of nurses, meet the skill and staffing needs of the industry and transform healthcare delivery as a whole for the public at large. chamberlain.edu/programs NOTE: Program/program option availability varies by state/location. UNDERGRADUATE PRE-LICENSURE UNDERGRADUATE POST LICENSURE GRADUATE POST LICENSURE GRADUATE POST LICENSURE DOCTORAL UNDERGRADUATE PRE-LICENSURE GRADUATE POST LICENSURE ADN d e g r e e BSN d e g r e e MSN d e g r e e Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program chamberlain.edu/adn Available to Ohio residents only at the Chamberlain Columbus campus. LPN to RN Bridge Option chamberlain.edu/lpn Available to Ohio residents only at the Chamberlain Columbus campus. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Program chamberlain.edu/bsn Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree Program chamberlain.edu/msn MSN Educator Specialty Track MSN Executive Specialty Track MSN Healthcare Policy Specialty Track MSN Informatics Specialty Track Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree/ Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree chamberlain.edu/msnmba NOTE: Program/program option availability varies by state/location. Comprehensive consumer information is available at chamberlain.edu/studentconsumerinfo. Comprehensive consumer information for DeVry University s Keller Graduate School of Management is available at keller.edu/studentconsumerinfo. The MBA degree is available through DeVry University s Keller Graduate School of Management. Learn more at keller.edu. 12 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015
EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS Existing RN Certification Existing MSN Degree UNDERGRADUATE POST LICENSURE RN to BSN Option chamberlain.edu/rnbsn RN-BSN to MSN Option chamberlain.edu/rnmsn MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Nursing Education or Nursing Informatics chamberlain.edu/certificates GRADUATE POST LICENSURE DOCTORAL DNP d e g r e e Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Program (DNP) chamberlain.edu/dnp Advanced Practice Leadership Specialty Track Healthcare Systems Leadership Specialty Track On-site Online CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015 13
EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS A commitment to student success with individualized instruction As nursing educators, we play a critical role in advancing the profession and influencing quality healthcare outcomes in communities large and small. It is our commitment to graduate extraordinary nurses who can transform healthcare. W. Richard Cowling, III, PhD, RN, APRN-BC, AHN-BC, FAAN Vice President of Academic Affairs Chamberlain College of Nursing 14 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015
EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS Undergraduate Admission Requirements ADN, LPN to RN Bridge Option * and 3-year BSN Degree High school CGPA of 2.75 or GED score of 551 College CGPA of 2.75 ** (must include at least 24 credit hours, excluding developmental courses) ACT composite score of 21, SAT (CR-M) of 990 or A2 Admission Assessment *** score of 75 RN to BSN Option * Nursing diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing with a CGPA of 2.0 RN-BSN to MSN Option * CGPA of 3.0 in RN to BSN option coursework (25 credit hours must be taken at Chamberlain) Completion of liberal arts and sciences prerequisites Completion of all nursing prerequisites with a grade of B or higher BE A NURSE Graduate Admission Requirements Master of Science in Nursing Degree * Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree ** Undergraduate CGPA of 3.0 CGPA of 3.0 on 12 or more semester hours of graduate coursework Graduate Certificates in Nursing * Master s degree in nursing Master s in nursing CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Doctoral Admission Requirements Doctor of Nursing Practice Master s degree in nursing Current, active unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in the student s state of residence A registered nurse with a Nurse Licensure Compact license must reside in a state that is included in the Nurse Licensure Compact Master s CGPA of 3.0 chamberlain.edu/admission Assisting students to pursue their education while staying committed to their success. Standard, deferred, direct and extended tuition and expenses payment plans are available. chamberlain.edu/tuition Financial aid available in the form of federal and private loans, scholarships, grants and Federal Work Study (FWS). * chamberlain.edu/financialaid Complete a Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ) fafsa.ed.gov Chamberlain school code: 006385 For Indianapolis students only: E02182 (in addition to 006385) Scholarships based on merit and need are available to those who qualify. chamberlain.edu/scholarships * Financial aid is available to those who qualify. FAFSA is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Education. Spring, summer & fall enrollment no waiting list ** chamberlain.edu/calendar 17 campus locations nationwide *** * Students are required to have and maintain a current, active, unrestricted RN license in the U.S. or in a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) throughout their program of study. ** College or institution must be accredited by a regional accrediting agency or an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). *** All applicants for pre-licensure programs are required to complete the A2 Admission Assessment. Minimum CGPA based on a 4.0 scale. NOTE: Applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency. chamberlain.edu/locations ** For qualified applicants, based on year-round enrollment. *** Program and option availability varies by state/location CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015 15
International Nursing Service Project Brazil Faculty who care 16 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015
Students think they re going to help save the world, but they come away receiving more than they ever could have given a greater confidence in their abilities and a real sense of purpose. Susan Fletcher, EdD, MSN, RN Director of International Studies Professor Chamberlain College of Nursing CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015 16
Small CLASS SIZES Chamberlain students benefit from a student-centric learning environment enhanced by small class sizes, individualized instruction and diversified clinical learning opportunities. 800 HOURS * Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree students build their clinical competencies with approximately 800 hours * of experiential learning (simulated learning, skills labs and clinicals) before graduation. inspire * Based on the Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree curriculum, totaling both lab and clinical requirements. For more information on the BSN curriculum, visit chamberlain.edu/curriculum. 16 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015
EXTRAORDINARY SUPPORT Donna Jeanne Pugh Faculty Chair & Assistant Professor Jacksonville Campus Carol Keeth Associate Professor Addison Campus Pat Bishop, Faculty Chair & Assistant Professor Phoenix Campus Abra Greenberg, Curriculum Instruction Specialist & Assistant Professor Columbus Campus Experienced faculty Chamberlain students can count on a faculty of practicing nurses and professional educators who stay up-to-date on healthcare practices, principles and technology. Professional educators who provide individualized instruction and genuinely care for their students. The professors are great. They ve all worked in the nursing field, so we get the benefit of those experiences. Nora, Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing student An advanced nursing education model and a commitment to student success Our faculty and curriculum emphasize learning over teaching there is a difference. In other disciplines, very often the focus is on learning fast and moving on. That is not a nursing education model. At Chamberlain, our students are evaluated on their ability to analyze, synthesize and apply the information they have learned. Student success resources Our dedication to producing extraordinary nurses is reflected in the Chamberlain Care Student Success model a comprehensive program of tools, resources and support to help our pre-licensure students complete their degree program and succeed as a professional nurse. Early assessments Giving new students a clear picture of their strengths and areas for improvement, plus a customized support plan. Academic assessments and live review sessions Helping identify and remediate any knowledge gaps halfway through the program and at the end of the curriculum. Personalized, comprehensive nursing review program Helping students synthesize and apply their knowledge and prepare for success on the NCLEX. Center for Academic Success Assisting students in achieving academic success with tutoring, assessment, teaching and other resources. ASPIRE A no-cost, confidential personal-support program for students and their families to address issues in their daily life or academic performance. Career Services Providing career planning, interview and resume support and employment opportunities. chamberlain.edu/studentsuccess BE INSPIRED CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015 17
EXTRAORDINARY SUPPORT Experience for 18 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015
EXTRAORDINARY SUPPORT Experiential learning Chamberlain students practice their nursing skills in safe, simulated learning environments and under the observation of nursing faculty in the clinical setting. Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree students take part in approximately 800 hours * of experiential learning (simulated learning, skills labs and clinicals) before graduation. This extensive training allows them to become competent and confident nursing professionals. * Based on the Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree curriculum, totaling both lab and clinical requirements. Nursing skills labs and the SIMCARE CENTER The Chamberlain SIMCARE CENTER replicates hospital and clinical settings and features high-tech training equipment, including high-fidelity human simulators, patient-monitoring equipment, a birthing simulator and physical assessment exam tables. Utilizing the computer control center, our faculty have the ability to alter the simulated patient s vitals and produce varying symptoms to evaluate a student s response in real time. These labs provide a safe environment to practice skills and receive immediate feedback. chamberlain.edu/simcare the real-world Clinicals Through the fulfillment of clinical requirements, Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree students receive meaningful, real-world training in actual healthcare delivery environments. The hands-on experience takes place under the supervision of a professional nurse who acts as the student s preceptor. Unlike many programs, Chamberlain students are not solely responsible for finding their required clinical assignments. Our clinical model, featuring centralized coordination and national compliance, facilitates the process for our students and the organizations that receive them. Chamberlain offers students diversified clinical experiences in which to hone their skills in a variety of settings, including: hospitals, long-term care facilities, independent practices, ambulatory care centers, VA medical centers and home health environments anywhere healthcare is delivered! chamberlain.edu/studentsuccess BE CONFIDENT CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING VIEWBOOK 2014-2015 19