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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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Is a Nursing Degree Right For You?

by: Bonnie Ferrar

It's 5 pm.. All over the city, weary executives shuffle home in rush hour traffic but not you. You are perched high above the noisy freeways on the 9th floor oncology unit. "I need a Nurse STAT," someone yells suddenly. "And grab the crash cart!" You fly down the hall and begin your job of saving lives.

Saving lives is not only part of the job description of being a nurse but one of the rewards. But with great reward, comes responsibility. In nursing, mistakes are often a matter of life and death. Not everyone is able to handle the pressure that comes with many nursing jobs. However, for those crave that kind of pressure, nursing may be the field for you.

Nursing is a field that has the benefit of flexible scheduling. In hospitals, for instance, nurses often have the flexibility to work twelve, eight and even four hour shifts. Nurses can work full time, part-time and even per diem . One downfall, however, is nurses often are required to work nights, holidays and weekends.

If hospital work isn't what you are looking for, there are several other types of nursing positions such as a home health nursing. Another option is travel nursing, which involves working on location for a period of time in places like Hawaii and New York.

Nursing can be a rewarding career with a multitude of job possibilities and flexibility. Nurses can be teachers, salesmen, managers, caregivers and researchers. It is a selfless job that requir

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