Welcome to Chamberlain College of Nursing. Whether you are a new or continuing student, I congratulate you on choosing nursing as your profession and Chamberlain College of Nursing as your school.
You have chosen a school with a rich tradition of excellence and innovation. Our specialty is nursing education. We take seriously our responsibility in preparing knowledgeable, caring and clinically-proficient registered nurses. Each member of the Chamberlain College community is committed to assisting you in achieving success in school and in your nursing career. We are committed to student service and convenience. You can learn on-site or online and according to the learning style that best suits your needs. We are committed to helping you find funding for your education. Our financial aid advisors can help you identify potential sources of funds, and assist you in planning how you will pay for your education. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
We are committed to your learning. Our faculty is experienced in both nursing practice and teaching and will guide you every step of the way. We are committed to partnering with you during your education program so that your experience at Chamberlain College of Nursing exceeds your expectations.
Congratulations on taking this important career step. I wish you success and personal fulfillment from your educational journey.
Our History and Heritage
Chamberlain College of Nursing has a 123-year history of preparing extraordinary nursing graduates.
Our roots go back to the Deaconess tradition of 19th-century Europe. Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, studied at a Deaconess facility in Germany and later applied the concepts she learned to her nursing practice. In 1889, an evangelical pastor in St. Louis, Missouri, proposed establishing healthcare services based on the Deaconess model to address the needs of the local community. Those services evolved into the Deaconess School of Nursing and, later, the Deaconess College of Nursing.
In March 2005, DeVry Inc. acquired Deaconess. A term of the acquisition agreement required DeVry to change the name of the school. The chosen name, Chamberlain, is derived from the Middle English word “chaumberlein,” which means “chief steward” – in recognition of the critical role of the nurse as the central steward and coordinator of patient care.
Today, with pre- and post-licensure programs, a growing network of campuses, and robust online offerings, Chamberlain College of Nursing continues to raise the standard of nursing education and advance healthcare outcomes in communities across the country and around the world.
Our Vision
Chamberlain will graduate extraordinary nursing professionals who transform healthcare worldwide.
Our Mission
Chamberlain provides a superior nursing education experience distinguished by academic excellence, innovation, integrity and world class service. We are committed to graduating compassionate, ethical and knowledgeable nurse leaders who are empowered to transform healthcare.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to prepare nurses to advance healthcare outcomes.
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