Nursing - Palm Beach State College

Nursing from Palm Beach State College is a Campus Associate Registered Nurse degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. Program Description This degree program focuses on: wellness of self and others; technical nursing skills across the life span in acute care facilities, long-term care facilities and the community environment; critical care concepts; and professional development. Upon graduation, the student is awarded an associate in science degree (A.S.) and is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX) to become a registered nurse (RN). As such, the graduate will be a collaborative and integral member of the changing health-care system. Prior to applying for entrance any individual with an arrest record is advised to seek counseling regarding possible limitations toward licensure. Available within this program is admission as either a beginning (generic) or a transition student. Since nursing is a limited access program, entrance requirements are the same; however, the process differs for generic and transition students. Generic students submit information and documents directly to the Palm Beach State Limited Access Program Office, phone number: (561) 868-3639. Transition students submit college application and transcripts to the Admissions Office and all other information directly to the Palm Beach State Nursing Office. The Nursing program at Palm Beach State is committed to providing the best education for students seeking an Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) in Nursing. The program is designed to provide educational and clinical experiences leading to employment in beginning positions as registered nurses in hospitals or comparable facilities. Employment Opportunities As the largest health care occupation, registered nurses hold over 3 million jobs. About three out of five jobs were in hospitals, in inpatient and outpatient departments. Others worked in offices of physicians, long term care facilities, home health care services, employment services, government agencies and outpatient care centers. The remainder worked mostly in social assistance agencies and educational services, public and private. About one in four RNs worked part time. View more details on Palm Beach State College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Registered Nurse courses.