Palm Beach Atlantic University

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Palm Beach Atlantic has a Nurses Christian Fellowship group that meets during the semester.

Mission Statement

At PBA School of Nursing, our mission is to “prepare and equip graduates within a Christ-centered environment to serve God boldly in a life of service in the profession of nursing incorporating intellectual, professional, and spiritual integrity".

Accreditations

• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Approved by Florida State Board of Registered Nursing
• Member of National League for Nursing (NLN)
• Coursework meets American Association of Colleges of Nursing standards
• Member of National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)

Program Distinctives

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 student mentors and bring decades of real-world experience. Other distinctives include:

• Christ-Centered Experience—concepts of faith and biblical principles are at the center of everything our nursing students experience.
• Holistic Approach—we strongly believe, and teach our students, that true healthcare involves sociocultural understanding and spiritual encouragement in addition to the physical.
• Advanced Labs and Technology—students will benefit from learning in our advanced nursing lab using technologies and patient simulation resources, along with robust clinical placements that will prepare them for clinical practice.
• Personalized Learning—every student is guided by caring faculty who are invested in student success.

Mission/Service-Learning Opportunities

PBA students participate in the distinctive community service program known as Workship. Through this program, PBA students respond to human needs with Christ-like action in the community and the world. More than 3.6 million hours have been served by PBA students since the program's inception in 1968. 

Global mission opportunities also are available.

Degrees Offered

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Post-master's Certificate 
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)