The best nurses are those who feel a calling to the field and who truly want to help, heal and serve others. In our nursing program, you’ll explore concepts of empathy, compassion and servant leadership. You’ll engage in a proven curriculum and train with state-of-the-art lab and simulation facilities. And you’ll be prepared to deliver a higher level of patient care.
Our four-year program offers students a holistic approach to the nursing profession. You’ll begin with nursing courses in your sophomore year. And you’ll have abundant opportunities to apply what you learn in local hospitals, clinics and community outreach programs to needy communities around the world through the School of Nursing and PBA’s Gregory Center for Medical Missions. A number of area hospitals offer internship programs including the VA’s summer Valor Program, and upon the successful completion of your first semester of your junior year, you’ll qualify to work as a nurse technician at most local hospitals.
PBA’s BSN nursing program prepares graduates to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), a nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States. Passing the exam is a prerequisite to nurse licensure in the USA.
PBA is known throughout the region for the quality of nursing graduates we produce each year. This is a result of our proven curriculum and exceptional instructors who serve as students' mentors and bring decades of real-world experience. Other distinctives include:
Learn more about your classes and requirements in the course catalog.
High School Students applying for Freshman Direct Admission only need apply to the university and indicate nursing as their major. Admissions will send qualified applicants a link to the web page form with the additional information required. Spots are limited, so early application is encouraged. Those accepted as Freshman Direct Admission students do not need to apply again to the Upper Division as long as they maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
Only students who entered PBA as freshman (or directly from high school) are eligible for Guaranteed Admission.
Currently enrolled Palm Beach Atlantic University students who meet the following criteria receive Guaranteed Admission to the Upper Division Nursing Major.
Regular Competitive Admissions Minimum Requirements:
*GPA is the GPA in required courses, not the overall GPA. This is designed to encourage students to take difficult science classes without fearing that they will hurt their chances of acceptance.
Meeting the minimum requirements is NOT a guarantee of acceptance.
The following additional elements are required for the application.
Timeframe for Competitive Applications and What to Expect if you are Accepted:
Only students who entered PBA as freshman (or directly from high school) are eligible for Guaranteed Admission.
Currently enrolled Palm Beach Atlantic University students who meet the following criteria receive Guaranteed Admission to the Upper Division Nursing Major.
Regular Competitive Admissions Minimum Requirements:
*GPA is the GPA in required courses, not the overall GPA. This is designed to encourage students to take difficult science classes without fearing that they will hurt their chances of acceptance.
Meeting the minimum requirements is NOT a guarantee of acceptance.
*All but one of these courses must be completed by the time of program entrance. You may still be enrolled in these courses during the application process.
The School of Nursing has a vast range of opportunities for both our students and our graduates. From student clubs and organizations to externships and internships, you can get involved!
Graduates of the program are ready to sit for the national licensing exam in order to obtain their RN license and begin careers in the various fields of nursing. Many program alumni also pursue a graduate degree. Since our founding, PBA nursing graduates have achieved an average pass rate of 93% on the national licensure exam, and are employed by respected healthcare organizations around the country, some of which include:
Palm Beach Atlantic University is not an official TEAS testing site. TEAS tests are administered only for currently enrolled lower division nursing or transfer students who have applied to the Nursing Program .
Entrance Exam: Test of Essential Academic Skills Version 6 (TEAS)
PBA awards over three million dollars in scholarships every year and 97% of PBA undergraduate students receive financial aid.
“They really put us in a position to excel as nurses. It prepares you to be not only a standout nurse but also a standout person.” Marissa Pacheco ’16