Palm Beach Atlantic University nursing
West Palm Beach, Florida · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 96.15% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | ORLANDO | ACCREDITED | 78.57% (2025, 14 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree | WEST PALM BEACH | ACCREDITED | 96.15% (2025, 52 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 70 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Master's degree | 10 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 10 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
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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