HCI College nursing
West Palm Beach, Florida · Private for-profit. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 85.71% / 40% · ACEN accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | FT LAUDERDALE | PROBATIONARY | 56.52% (2025, 23 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | WEST PALM BEACH | ACCREDITED | 85.71% (2025, 77 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | FORT LAUDERDALE | APPROVED | 40% (2025, 5 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | WEST PALM BEACH | APPROVED | Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree | FORT LAUDERDALE | APPROVED | Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 103 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Spring 2030 |
From HCI College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”
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State board approval
“HCI College is also licensed by the Florida Department of Education’s Commission for Independent Education (CIE) and approved by the Florida Board of Nursing”
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Simulation
“Clinical Rotations: Students must complete 1 to 3 additional days per week of hands-on clinical rotations or simulation labs.”
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Clinical placements
“The program includes general education courses that are taught online and nursing lecture courses, labs, and clinicals taught on campus and at clinical sites.”
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Admission
“Pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with a minimum composite score of 50.”
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