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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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Dollars & Sense: The Financial Rewards of a Career in Nursing

by: Autumn Rivers

The current need for nurses is high and the myriad ways to obtain a nursing degree is vast. If you are considering becoming a nurse, you’re likely to have questions about your future profession such as how much you’ll make and the benefits you’ll receive.

According to PayScale, the annual starting salary as a nurse is about $45,000. After four years, this can increase to about $49,000 and after 20 years to nearly $60,000. According to Simply Hired, the nationwide average nursing salary is $49,000 annually. Of course, salary expectations differ depending on where you live. For example, according to PayScale, due to New York’s high cost of living NY nurses make an average of $67,000 per year, while the average nursing salary in North Carolina is equal to the national average at $49,000.

Nurses also receive several additional benefits. Entry-level nurses can expect about 12 days of paid vacation per year, PayScale reported. This increases to about 14 days with four years of experience and about 16 days with over 20 years in the industry. Many hospitals also offer 401k plans and excellent health benefits, with a few hundred dollars per year in free blood work, testing and other procedures. According to PayScale, the average amount of profit sharing per year is about $500 for beginning nurses and just over $1500 for nurses with 20 years of experience. According to JobMonkey.com, some hospitals even offer a sign-on bonus of about $15,0

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