Palm Beach Atlantic University nursing

West Palm Beach, Florida · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 96.15% · CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 96.15%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degreeORLANDOACCREDITED78.57% (2025, 14 first-time takers)
Board source
RN, bachelor’s degreeWEST PALM BEACHACCREDITED96.15% (2025, 52 first-time takers)
Board source

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree70
Nursing Practice 51.3818Master's degree10
Nursing Practice 51.3818Doctor's degree, professional practice10
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Master's degreeNew program, no completions yet

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateSpring 2031
CCNEMaster'sSpring 2031
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Spring 2031

From Palm Beach Atlantic University’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Palm Beach Atlantic University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education .”

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Simulation

“From our well-equipped simulation labs and seasoned nurse educators to our outstanding clinical rotations and study abroad opportunities, the BSN program will provide an excellent nursing education to help you meet your career goals and live out your calling.”

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Clinical placements

“From our well-equipped simulation labs and seasoned nurse educators to our outstanding clinical rotations and study abroad opportunities, the BSN program will provide an excellent nursing education to help you meet your career goals and live out your calling.”

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Admission

“Minimum overall 3.0 GPA and 3.0 GPA for all Math/Science prerequisite courses”

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