Available in 30+ states with clinical rotations available in over 20 states.
Next Start Date | Oct 28
BSN Online Program DetailsComplete in: As few as 3 years
Next BSN Start Date: Oct 28
Accreditation: CCNE
Locations: Online coursework available 24/7
Earn your degree in as few as 3 years
Chamberlain’s BSN Online Option offers 100% online coursework combined with engaging clinical experiences for those looking to become a registered nurse.
The Best of Both Worlds
The Chamberlain BSN Online option offers the optimal blend of flexibility, interactivity and experiential learning.
*In-person skills evaluation and clinical sites are at various locations in the United States. Please speak with your admission representative about how clinicals work for the BSN Online program as well as current locations.
**Application fee cannot be waived in the states of Arizona, California, and Georgia.
Join an online program designed for aspiring nurses
Chamberlain students receive a combination of online coursework and onsite clinical experience at our partner healthcare sites. As a student in our online BSN program, you’ll take part in application-based learning, immersive simulations and virtual labs, live skills practice and more. View curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Online Option.
Personalized Learning ProgramFaculty led courses allows for optimal interaction and collaboration with faculty and peers. Our platform knows when you need help, offers additional resources and helps faculty personalize feedback.
Virtual Simulations and LabsNext-generation NCLEX ® virtually simulated patient encounters help you master each step of the clinical judgment task model. Practice through group and self-directed virtual simulation using in-home lab kits.
Skills ImmersionPrior to clinical learning experiences, students participate in a mandatory in-person skills check-off. Significant travel may be required.
Permitted States
You must reside in a permitted state for the BSN Online option and be willing to travel for clinicals if clinical opportunities are not available near you. The BSN Online Option is currently available to residents in 30+ states with clinical rotations available in over 20 states.
BSN Online is permitted in the following states: AK, AL, AR, CO, DE, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NM, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV and WY.
Clinical Locations
Chamberlain University makes every effort to place students within 100 miles of the zip codes below and/or as geographically accessible as possible to achieve program outcomes*. Clinical sites for students in the BSN Online Option are currently only offered in select, approved states. For students enrolled in the BSN Online Option, Students should note that significant travel may be required to complete clinical learning experiences.
Clinical site locations vary*.
*Clinical locations subject to change. Clinical site location is not guaranteed and may require travel.
Chamberlain University makes every effort to place students within 100 miles of the zip codes below and/or as geographically accessible as possible to achieve program outcomes*. Clinical sites for students in the BSN Online Option are currently only offered in select, approved states. For students enrolled in the BSN Online Option, Students should note that significant travel may be required to complete clinical learning experiences.
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Why Chamberlain is the best option for earning your BSN degree online
130 years of nurse education
Chamberlain has provided access to educational opportunities and supplied the healthcare field with extraordinary nurses for over a century. Today, we’re proud to have the largest pre-licensure BSN program in the nation.
Courses are broken out into 8-week sessions, with two sessions equaling 1 semester. Once you get to your clinical courses you can expect clinical experiences to occur 4 – 8 days per session with the total number of on-site days ranging from 3 – 6 days. The remaining 1 – 2 days will be virtual. In-person clinical experiences typically occur over a 2-week period. Times are subject to change based on clinical course hour requirements and availability at a clinical partner site.
This multimedia dynamic online environment is more than just putting the same on-campus program online. The BSN Online Option’s multimedia delivery is enhanced by virtual simulations and labs as well as live instruction led by our experienced nurse educators. Plus, the BSN Online Option offers the same great features and benefits as Chamberlain’s traditional on-campus BSN degree program. No digital environment can replicate the high-touch nature of the nursing profession. BSN Online students will practice at assigned clinical sites. Assignments will be based on the clinical site availability, location is not guaranteed and may require travel.
Your BSN is closer than you think Thinking of switching to a more meaningful career where you can serve others, or just looking for a fresh start in a fast-growing field? Whatever goal drives you; Chamberlain is here to help you achieve it as quickly as possible.
This is your opportunity to provide quality care during a time when it’s never been so important. If you’re ready to step forward and answer your call to serve others, we’re here to help you every step of the way
Call an admission representative at 877.751.5783 or request information to learn more.
Ready to start? Here's what you'll need for admission
Yes, Chamberlain offers an online BSN program. The BSN degree online option combines our high-quality curriculum adapted for online delivery with hands-on skills mastery and clinical rotations at various locations in the United States. See BSN Online Locations for more information.
How long will it take to get my BSN online?The online BSN can be completed in 3 years.
When do I participate in clinicals?Clinical experiences will take place at a partner site for up to 8 days during a 6-week time period of an 8-week session.
Where do I participate in clinicals?Please see the information above for the over 20 clinical locations. Clinical site location is not guaranteed and may require travel.
Is there a skills evaluation needed?Yes, there is a skills evaluation. Prior to clinicals, you participate in a live skills check-off with faculty. You are required to travel to your designated skills check-off location.
Can I enroll in Chamberlain’s online BSN program without being an RN?You can attend Chamberlain’s online BSN nursing program without being an RN. However, if you are a registered nurse, you can earn your BSN degree in as little as one year with Chamberlain’s RN to BSN program option.
Call 877.751.5783 to speak to a representative or request information to learn more.
Applicants must have proof of graduation with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from a Chamberlain recognized High School or an institution accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education* or GED® test score of 551 if taken between 2002-2013 or a minimum score of 600 if taken in 2014 or after.
Applicants must also have a minimum custom score of 73 on the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) test. The custom score is calculated by using a subset of all four exam scores.
Determining Academic Eligibility is the role of the Chamberlain Admission Committee. Applicants who fall below the admission requirements may still be successful in our nursing program. It is the responsibility of the admission committee to select candidates for academic eligibility and document rationale.
All applicants deemed academically eligible by the Chamberlain Admission Committee must initiate drug, background and fingerprint screenings and either clear all screenings within 120 days of the session start date or sign a self- attestation and disclosure indicating their ability to clear all screenings within 120 days of the session start date before the applicant is granted acceptance.
*Chamberlain reserves the right to admit candidates with equivalent educational qualifications from accreditors that are not recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, as determined by an independent transcript evaluation.
Find out if you qualify for financial aid and special rates
Chamberlain Admission representatives can help you identify all of your financing options, and refer you to an expert financial aid advisor to pursue your funding options. More than 90% of Chamberlain students receive some form of financial assistance.* See a typical cost breakdown or try our Net Price Calculator for a rough estimate of your costs.
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View our Accreditations, State Authorizations and more
In addition to institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and program accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). † Chamberlain continuously earns new approvals from respected agencies across the nation.
Chamberlain University confers online degrees from its Main Campus in Addison, IL.
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† Chamberlain University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Chamberlain University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, ccneaccreditation.org. The Chamberlain University Doctor of Nursing Practice (delivered via distance education) is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037 (202-909-2526). Chamberlain University’s Master of Public Health Program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, www.ceph.org. For the most updated accreditation information, visit chamberlain.edu/accreditation. Chamberlain University’s Master of Social Work degree program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation, www.cswe.org. The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the Chamberlain University Physician Assistant Program.
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Chamberlain University confers online degrees from its Main Campus in Addison, IL.
