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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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Yes We Can: Nurses and Washington

by: Autumn Rivers

A career in nursing often requires some involvement in politics, considering the number of health care-related laws that are passed annually. Many nursing organizations, such as the National Nurses Organizing Committee, encourage lobbying when it comes to issues that affect the industry. Inadequate hospital staffing, expensive insurance and nursing school budget cuts are just a few of the recurring concerns that are considered worthy of lobbying by many nurses.

According to the American Nurses’ Association, one of the hot button issues related to nursing is easy access to quality healthcare for everyone. Another major concern among nurses is the lack of adequate staffing in many hospitals across the country. This issue spurs several organizations in the health care industry to consistently encourage recruitment of new nurses, which includes lobbying for financial assistance to help out with the costs of nursing school. In fact, nursing organizations like Oregon Nurses Association hold Nurse Lobby Days at the state capitol.

Any nurse or nursing student can lobby part-time by writing their state representatives and lending support to measures that will improve the healthcare industry. However, such lobbying is typically on a voluntary basis. If you aspire to be a professional lobbyist in the health care field, you should obtain an education on government and politics. You may have to start out lobbying for another industry if no t

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