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Chamberlain's 120-year history and dedicated staff provide the foundation for a quality nursing education. In fact, Chamberlain is one of the few schools with both NLNAC and CCNE accreditation.*

RN to BSN Program

If you're a RN looking to advance, you can now earn your BSN in as few as three semesters at Chamberlain College of Nursing. RN to BSN classes are flexible in eight-week online sessions, with no on-site clinical requirements. Generous transfer credits, tuition reimbursement and financial aid may also be available for those who qualify.

*Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association www.ncahlc.org, 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 at the Columbus and St. Louis campuses are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The bachelor of science in nursing degree program at the Addison, Columbus, Phoenix and St. Louis campuses is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Accreditation provides assurance to the public and to prospective students that standards of quality have been met. Program availability varies by location.

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Careers: Trauma Nurse

by: Brittany S. Moss

Job Description:

A trauma nurse is a nurse that specializes in emergency care, they respond to patients needs quickly and often in critical situations. They are on-their-toes, decisive and must clarify unexpected incidents by reviewing, mediating and stabilizing their patients who might only be able to provide little to no information about themselves due to severe injury or trauma. They often work in emergency situations where there are multiple traumas such as drowning, crash, shooting and other medical emergencies. This job is a high stress career usually, dealing with stressful situations in chaotic settings.

Education and Salary:

Candidates for this career need to attend and graduate from a nursing program and often specialize in emergency care during their training. To be certified, candidates will then need to pass a certified board exam. After graduating from a nursing program, some individuals seek additional certification in trauma or emergency care increase their knowledge and marketability. This is a career where one needs to keep up their training through trade schools and workshops. The median salary for nurses, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2008 was $57,000 with excellent benefits as well.

Training Qualifications:

One must be able to work under pressure and cope with chaotic and possible tragic events. They might need to deal with cultural and language barrie

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