Palm Beach Atlantic University

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

Mission Statement

The mission of Palm Beach Atlantic University School of Nursing 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) 
  • MSN - Health Systems Leadership 
  • MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
  • MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • BSN/MSN Dual-Enrollment is available for every MSN track. Students take two graduate courses during their senior year for seamless progression to the MSN degree.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • DNP Executive Leadership
  • DNP Family Nurse Practitioner
  • DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • DNP Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner