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Center for Nursing

Welcome to the Next Generation of Nursing in Philadelphia!

The NEW Center for Nursing and Nursing Program at Chestnut Hill College prepares students to become registered nurses armed with state-of-the-art skills, paired with the self-care training necessary to thrive in today’s health care environment.

Registered by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing!
On May 9th, 2024, the PA Board of Nursing fully registered CHC’s Nursing Program. Students who graduate from this program will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN which is the national licensing examination for Registered Nurses.  Graduates from this program will be able to obtain jobs as RNs (after successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination) and pursue graduate education.

Two new BSN and Accelerated BSN degree programs in the Center for Nursing combine traditional science curriculum with modern techniques in the field, for an education that is:

  • INNOVATIVE — Teaching self-care strategies as a foundation to helping others
  • IMMERSIVE — Providing hands-on experience for real world success
  • INCLUSIVE — For traditional undergrad students as well as those looking for a second career
The Center for Nursing at Chestnut Hill College offers the following programs:
  • Traditional Undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Accelerated (Second Degree) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) — For students who hold a Bachelor’s degree in another discipline and are interested in pursuing a career in Nursing, this program is a 15 month program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

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    CHC nursing students working with a clinical mannequin

    State-of-the-Art Nursing Clinical Arts Center (NCAC) Officially Open! 

    Renovations have been completed on the College’s brand new Nursing Clinical Arts Center, which opened in August 2025. Much of these renovations took place on the College’s SugarLoaf campus, home to the new program. The former conference center was transformed into a state-of-the-art instructional facility that includes a new basic skills lab, teaching and office spaces, and a health assessment lab, among other spaces. In addition, the College, through the Center for Nursing, is upgrading existing science labs at Saint Joseph Hall on its main campus to coincide with the launch of nursing and the creation of the Regina Cuta-Papa, M.D., endowed professors of biology and chemistry.

    Learn more about the NCAC