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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: Forensic Nursing

Forensic nurses work with law enforcement officials as well as perpetrators and victims of crime. Forensic nursing specialties include death investigators, correctional nurses, nurse attorneys, domestic violence specialists, human rights advocates and sexual assault nurse examiners. Duties may include collection of clinical evidence, determination of origin or circumstances of trauma, evaluation and alleviation of crime victims’ injuries and rehabilitation of criminals.

Forensic nurses often work in correctional facilities, community health centers, psychiatric facilities, hospitals, public health departments and law firms.

Education:

In order to be a forensic nurse, you need to have a degree in nursing and be a registered nurse.

Job Outlook:

Nursing will be one of the top 10 fastest-growing professions in the United States in the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Opportunities:

As the incidence of violent crime increases, the need for forensic nurses expands.

Challenges:

Forensic nurses are exposed to some danger as they may have to work with violent offenders.