Chamberlain University is a healthcare-focused university with nursing programs across multiple campuses and locations, founded in 1889.
Chamberlain University was established in 1889 and has a 130-year history preparing nursing graduates and healthcare professionals. Its mission is to educate, empower and embolden healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities and nations. The university describes its vision as graduating extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide. Chamberlain is a member of Covista, and its president is Amelia Manning.
Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and its baccalaureate and master's nursing programs, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The Master of Public Health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, and the Master of Social Work degree program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education's Board of Accreditation. The Chicago Master of Physician Assistant Studies program has Accreditation-Provisional status from the ARC-PA. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees are offered at more than 25 campus locations across the United States.
The Main Campus is located at 1221 North Swift Road, Addison, IL 60101. Chamberlain offers nursing education across three Chicagoland campuses, including Chicago, Tinley Park and Addison. The National Management Offices are at 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 800, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Listed facilities include a Simulation Center, Skills Lab, Wellness Room, Care Closet, Library, SIMCARE Center, and parking and dining options at the Chicago Campus. Chamberlain reports more than 12,000 healthcare partner locations.
Pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing admission uses a standardized test, which may be HESI A2, TEAS, ACT, or SAT. Nursing program applications are evaluated using a weighted evaluation. Transfer students have their credits evaluated for transfer.