Chamberlain College named a center of excellence in nursing education
DOWNERS GROVE - Chamberlain College of Nursing has been designated as a 2016 Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing in recognition of sustained efforts in "Creating Environments That Promote the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty."
Chamberlain was one of 15 schools honored at NLN's Education Summit honors convocation, adding to the total of 40 schools that have been acknowledged with this distinguished recognition.
The NLN established the Centers of Excellence in Nursing Education program as a way to recognize schools that have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and have invested resources over a sustained period of time to distinguish themselves in a specific area related to nursing education.
Achieving recognition in the category of "Creating Environments That Promote the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty" exemplifies Chamberlain's investment in faculty development and its commitment to excellence in teaching tomorrow's nurses. Following are the criteria used to define excellence in this category:
"We are honored to receive this recognition of the significant commitment Chamberlain has to excellence in education and lifelong learning. We are dedicated to continuous improvement in providing faculty with the development and support needed to achieve excellence, and we are fervently committed to helping our faculty deliver on our vision of preparing extraordinary nursing professionals," said Susan Groenwald, Ph.D., RN, ANEF, FAAN, national president for Chamberlain College of Nursing. "This is an ongoing journey, and we appreciate being recognized for the work we have done to date."
All of Chamberlain's 20 campuses are committed to developing faculty who educate, empower and embolden diverse health care professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities and nations. This honor further solidifies Chamberlain's goal of graduating extraordinary students through a culture of care in an environment where faculty have a direct impact on student success.
"We are so proud to have been recognized for excellence in nursing education and for facilitating a culture of Chamberlain Care ® in which faculty have a direct impact on student success," said Richard Cowling, Ph.D., RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, ANEF, vice president of academic affairs for Chamberlain College of Nursing. "I offer my thanks and congratulations to our faculty and academics team for their dedication to excellence and laser focus on graduating extraordinary nurses who will transform health care. Together, we can make a difference."