Chamberlain University - Addison — Local services in Bloomingdale

I have attended Chamberlain University College of Nursing in Addison IL, since May of 2016 and I have loved every minute of it! I recently Graduated from Chamberlain in September 2020, it is truly a dream come true. I have attended several Colleges and always felt like just a number but, at Chamberlain I was made to feel like what I was preparing for will make a difference in the world. All of the staff at Chamberlain are caring, supportive, and very helpful. I remember my very first day of Nursing school, President Snow was at the front doors welcoming the students to the school. I was so impressed because none of the schools I attended previously gave a chance to meet and converse with the President, I thought that was cool. That was not the only time I had seen and spoke with her, she walked through the halls everyday greeting and talking with the students. She took me under her wing and helped me fly! Attending Chamberlain never felt like a job or something I just had to do. Being at Chamberlain was like being with a very large group of friends and family and I looked forward to going to class and attending all the extracurricular activities and the many celebrations the school provided! Don't get me wrong Nursing school is the hardest and most challenging thing I have ever accomplished but as long as you stay focused and diligent, it can be done! It felt good to walk into the school for class or a new session and know that everyone was on the same page with the same goal in mind. When you attend a University like Chamberlain which focuses on Nursing, you are never really alone in the struggle and there is always someone to help. All of my Professors were very knowledgeable and supportive, they always got back to me promptly and returned my emails and calls. They always made time for one on one meetings to review content and get extra support. The Center for Academic Success (CAS) has an amazing support system and there is always someone there willing to help! All the Advisors are very helpful with keeping you up to date with current events, managing loans, and registering for classes (which can be a challenge at times) among many other things. My Advisor Crystal Chatman is an amazing woman, very caring and supportive. She never failed to answer my emails and return my calls promptly and the best thing, she knows the struggles of Nursing school are real. She always inspired me and supported me with her kind and heart felt words. Chamberlain is a pricey school however, the benefits and support you receive are worth every penny. I did my research as far as pricing goes and I found that compared with other schools the cost is around the same when it is all said and done. To take general classes, Nursing classes, and the obtain a bachelors degree cost the same as compared to taking it in one program and finishing with all of them at once. If I had it to do all over again, I would choose Chamberlain! Thank you to all the staff who became more like family, I will never forget the caring and...

Here is my advice for anyone wishing to attend. To do well in Nursing School at the BSN level in general MAKE FRIENDS. This is by far the best advice I can give. True friends will actually care about your success. Now with your friends make a study group or join a study group. You don't have to know everything to study in a group. (Its actually more fun this way) Just remember to rotate which person in your group is reviewing or teaching. CONNECTIONS are EVERYTHING. Remember that.

The BSN and NP programs are heavy on tests and like many people have said you do not get to review tests to see what you got wrong. This part is kind of messed up as you will never know what you got wrong and if you are studying wrong, etc. The college should really change this. If your lucky ask your professor (Assuming you have a nice one who cares) they will tell you the right answer only if you remember the question and choices.

NP Aside from testing and not knowing if you are right or wrong. The biggest issue I have seen is that you have to find your own clinical site. Before enrolling I suggest you network with people you know and secure spots before you get in. It's not worth the stress you're already going to have.

BSN other than what was already mentioned just remember to connect with your professors. I advise making weekly appointments with them to just review content or simply "Check In" this is your way to connect with them as a human and perhaps earn you some empathy especially if your borderline grade wise. The course work in BSN is very redundant, wait till your final classes where you have do a massive amount of ALT or Critical Points for every question you get wrong. The whole 76% in Core Points is also an area of concern. As well as the math quizzes. Personally, to make the students life easier it should be overall grade of 76% not 76% average on tests and quizzes. The math quiz should not be that harsh too. Most people report on the NCLEX they had very few if any at all on math content. ----For those who don't meet the threshold please remember not to reuse your old assignments. You will get a 0 and will get a self-plagiarism violation.

For Grad programs like MSN, DNP. The programs are straightforward and manageable. Aside from getting your own clinical. The non-NP tracks are the best in my opinion.

One additional thing I want to mention..... The admission staff have no idea what they are talking about. During my process I was openly lied to by them about certain program details. As a result, I ended up receiving an unpleasant surprise for my own clinical experience. I would much rather honest truth over lying to me telling me what I want to hear.

I hope this helps future students. Overall the college is a decent place. I highly recommend their...

DO NOT DO IT!!!! If I could give zero stars, I would. This institution is extremely unprofessional and appears far more focused on making money than on supporting students. Tuition alone is not only $90,000 or more, but the entire experience feels like a scam. Every interaction reinforces the impression that all they truly care about is getting paid. They charge for every little thing, and costs quickly add up in ways that feel unnecessary and exploitative.

While scholarships are technically available, they are only offered if you have a completed FAFSA on file. This should not be an optional pathway all students should be provided with the opportunity to apply for scholarships regardless of FAFSA status. The way it’s currently handled limits access and feels intentionally restrictive.

Communication is frustrating and inefficient. Calling customer service can take hours just to reach someone, and even then, not everyone is willing to help. There are no in-person offices for many departments; everything is handled through phone calls, which makes resolving urgent issues unnecessarily difficult.

I had a financial matter that needed immediate attention, and when I explained that I needed an extension, the financial services representative laughed at my situation instead of offering assistance. This was not only unhelpful but also unprofessional and disrespectful.

The physical location does not resemble a real school; it’s a converted office building, with former office spaces turned into makeshift “classrooms.” The overall environment feels cold and unwelcoming. Staff rarely greet students with a smile or even a hello; instead, interactions often feel dismissive or condescending.

Students deserve respect, compassion, and timely support, yet this institution consistently fails to provide even the most basic level of customer service, professionalism, and educational...