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Palm Beach State College Nursing (RN) Program for Transition Students Electronic Information Session Entry Deadlines: Fall term Entrance: June 1st Summer term Entrance: March 30th Spring term Entrance: October 1st
The Transition Nursing electronic information session will be
broken into two sections.
This Information Session is for incoming LPNs and Paramedics
The Transition
with licenses valid in state of Florida.
Nursing Program
If you are not a licensed LPN or Paramedic in Florida, and
you would like to apply to the Nursing Program, you would
need to complete the RN Information Session.
at Palm Beach
State
An Overview of
the Electronic Transition Nursing Program- Acceptance Section
includes: Transition Pre-Nursing Section includes:
Information Class Schedules (Full-time, Evening-Weekend, Belle Course Pre-requisite Requirements
Session Glade, and Accelerated tracks)
Medical Screening Requirements
Testing Requirements
Transition Program Waitlist (Semesters 1 and 2)
Background/Drug Screening Requirements Transition Selection Process
Expectations of Nursing ProgramTransition Pre-Nursing: Program Requirements
Admissions Process
The Transition RN program’s Admissions Requirements are as follows:
Complete a college application on the Palm Beach State College website at:
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Admissions/Admissions-Applications.
Students must submit high school and/or college transcripts from all accredited
institutions that they have previously attended to the Admissions/Registration Office.
Students who have a degree from an accredited university (Associates, Bachelors,
Masters) are not required to submit high school transcripts if their college transcripts
are already on file with the Admissions/Registration Office.
Complete the transition course pre-requisite requirements.
Complete the HESI A2 exam- math section.
Complete the NLN ACE I exam for Transition Students.
Complete the electronic information session quiz at the end of this presentation with an
100%.
Submit a copy of your LPN and/or Paramedic license to the Nursing Program Specialist in
AH 110 by the application deadline to get placed on the Transition RN waitlist.
A copy of a current BLS Healthcare Provider CPR card from the American Heart
Association and a copy of the information session quiz, with a score of 100%, MUST
be included.All Potential International Pre-Nursing Students are
encouraged to reach out to the International Student Website: www.palmbeachstate.edu/International
Admissions Office for assistance with Registration. Phone: (561) 868-3029
Interested students can contact the Office by:
International Students are also encouraged to reach out to the Dr. Kathryn W. Davis Global Education
Center who offer assistance with Admissions and Academic Advising for students, and also offer community
assistance resources to those in need.
Transition Pre-Nursing: Admission Requirements
International StudentsAll transition nursing applicants need to include submission
of official transcripts from all schools that they have
previously attended.
Transition
Pre-Nursing: High School GED
Technical
Schools
State
/Community Universities
Dante’s, AP,
CLEP & IB
colleges scores
Admission
Requirements
Transcript Transcripts can be submitted in person, in sealed
Requirements envelopes, electronically (if eligible), or by mail to the
Office of the College Registrar.Palm Beach State is a
semester hour based
You can check to see
institution; if transferring
If you fail to submit that all transcripts are
It can take 4-6 weeks from a quarter hour
official transcripts, you Coursework will not be received via your
for transcripts to be based institution a
will not be placed on taken from 3rd party student Pantherweb
evaluated by the credit shortage may
the Transition waitlist transcripts and test account under the
Admissions/Registration occur.
until all transcripts are scores. Records tab.
Office. *Students are encouraged to
received. (Gold bar at the top of meet with a Nursing or Academic
the page) Advisor to discuss transferring
courses BEFORE applying (if
applicable)
Transition Pre-Nursing: Admission Requirements
Transcript RequirementsIf a student believes that a course they took at another school is the
equivalent to a course at Palm Beach State College, the student is able
to submit an appeal with the Admissions Office.
Transition Pre-Nursing:
Admissions
Requirements A course may require an appeal if it transferred in as one of the
following on your transcript:
SCIelect AAelect ASelect
Course
Re-Evaluation Process
Students who need to submit an appeal are encouraged to visit the
Admissions Office website for more information, or make an
appointment to meet with an Academic Advisor.
All appeals must be submitted prior to the entry deadline for processing.Pre-Requisite Courses Co-Requisite Courses
*Required Completion Before Entry Deadline *Recommended Completion Before Entry Deadline
**All courses MUST be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. **All courses MUST be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
Principles of Chemistry: CHM1032 English Composition I: ENC1101
*CHM1032L: Principles of Chemistry Lab is NOT REQUIRED *Must be completed by end of semester one in RN
program
Transition Pre-Nursing: Anatomy and Physiology I Elementary Statistics: STA2023
Program Requirements (+Lab): BSC2085/L *Must be completed by end of semester two in RN
program
Developmental Psychology: General Psychology: PSY2012
DEP2004 *Must be completed by end of semester three in RN
Transition
program
Anatomy and Physiology II Literature/Humanities
Pre-requisite (+Lab): BSC2086/L *3-Credit Course, must be completed by end of semester
Requirements
four in RN program
Microbiology (+Lab): MCB2010/L
Intro to Professional Nursing:
NSO0170 (Semester 2 Entry)
Pharmacology: NUR1141
(Semester 2 Entry)Transition Pre-Nursing: Program Requirements
Transition Pre-requisite Requirements
Chemistry Course Requirement Literature/Humanities Course
Requirement
Students can replace the CHM1032 pre-requisite Student may complete any 3-credit Literature or
course with BOTH CHM1045/L (General Chemistry Humanities Course to meet this requirement. Some
I/Lab) and CHM1046/L (General Chemistry II/Lab) examples of acceptable courses include:
ONLY! •MUL1010 (Music Appreciation)
•Students MUST have both Chemistry courses •ARH1000 (Art Appreciation)
completed before the application deadline. •THE1000 (Theater Appreciation)
Chemistry courses that not equivalent to CHM1032 or •AML2010 (American Literature Before 1865)
BOTH General Chemistry I and II (CHM1045/L and •AML2020 (American Literature After 1865)
CHM1046/L) courses are NOT ACCEPTED. •Most LIT courses (LIT1000, LIT2380, etc.)Transition Pre-Nursing: Program Requirements
Transition Pre-requisite Science Courses
All transition nursing students are required to complete their core Health Science Requirements within 10 years from the date of
their RN program entry. For example, if a transition student is entering the RN program in Fall 2019, their core Health Science
Nursing Core (10-year) Courses would have needed to be completed on/after Fall 2009.
Science Course Core Health Science Courses Include:
Requirement •CHM1032 (or equivalent)
•BSC 2085/L
•BSC 2086/L
•MCB 2010/L
The Nursing Core (10-year) rule can be waived for BSC2085/L (A & P I) if the student’s BSC2086/L (A & P II) is within ten years of the
application deadline.
Nursing Core
Anatomy and For Example:
Physiology If a student has completed BOTH BSC 2085/L and BSC2086/L and both courses were taken before Fall 2009, the student will be
Requirement required to repeat BSC 2086/L.
If a student has completed BOTH BSC 2085/L and BSC2086/L and only BSC 2085/L was taken before Fall 2009 and BSC2086/L was
taken after, the student will be NOT be required to repeat BSC2086/L.Students are required to meet the
College’s placement requirements for
Transition ENC1101, STA2023 and for Science
Pre-Nursing: courses.
Program
Requirements
Pre-requisite Meeting College Placement includes:
Placement ACT/SAT/PERT scores that
Math and English preparatory
place you in a “college” level
coursework completion.
for math and/or English.Transition Pre-Nursing: Program Requirements
Transition Pre-requisite Requirements
All transition students interested in entry to the RN program MUST
GPA Requirement have a minimum GPA of a 2.50 for all undergraduate coursework,
transfer coursework included.
All pre-requisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” by
Pre-requisite Course the entry deadline for a potential transition student to placed on a
track waitlist.
Requirement •Classes with a lecture and lab both must have a passing grade to
be used for admission consideration.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) can NOT be used for pre-
College Level Examination requisite course requirements.
•CLEP Scores can be used for select co-requisite courses.
Program (CLEP) Policies *Students are encouraged to meet with a Nursing or Academic Advisor to discuss CLEP policies
BEFORE entering the RN program (if applicable)The HESI exam at Palm Beach State covers the following (nine) sections:
Vocabulary
Reading Anatomy & Learning Style Personality Traits
Grammar and General Biology Chemistry Math
Comprehension Physiology Inventory Profile
Knowledge
Transition RN students are only required to schedule and complete the
Math section of the HESI A2 exam. Transition students must have a score of
at least an 80 on the math section to be included to the RN entry waitlist.
Transition Pre-Nursing: Admission Exam Requirements
The HESI Admission Assessment (A2) ExamPre-Nursing: Admission Exam Requirements
Information on HESI Exam Procedures
Students at the Palm Beach Gardens, Belle
The HESI exam may be taken every 61 Glade, Loxahatchee Groves, and Boca
days, up to three times in a calendar Raton campuses must make appointments
year (January-December). with the Testing Centers of their respective
campuses in order to take the HESI exam.
The cost of the HESI exam is $60.00 and
HESI scores are valid up to 2 years from Students at the Lake Worth campus are able must be paid on the day of testing.
the date the exam was taken. to walk-in to take the HESI exam at the Lake
Worth Testing Center, providing they arrive
at the Testing Center before 1:45pm on their
desired testing day, or before 11:45am on
Fridays.
Students must review and complete the
The method recommended to study for
Testing Center’s Student Registration Students can also review these HESI
the HESI exam is the HESI Admission
Requirements regardless of which exam practice questions, or complete
Assessment Exam Review study guide
campus they intend to take the exam practice exams available on the Lake
(available at most bookstores and
at. Students would need to click on the Worth Campus Math Lab website.
online).
“HESI” subsection of the page.The Reading Lab, located in
the Technology Center Interested students should call
Building (TC214.4), offers free Tutoring Appointments the Reading Lab on Friday
HESI Tutoring Seminars to all Available on Fridays ONLY mornings to check if a session
students interested in applying will be held that afternoon.
to the Nursing Program
1:00pm – 3:00pm Contact:(561) 868-3205
Transition Pre-Nursing: HESI A2 Admission Exam
Tutoring ResourcesTransition Pre-Nursing: Admission Exam Requirements
Nursing NLN ACE I (Acceleration Challenge Exam)
NLN ACE Book One Exam
Book One: Foundations of Nursing
Transition Program Testing Procedure
Transition students are required to request for an "access code" from the Nursing Program
Specialist in AH110 or call 561-868-3441 after all of their pre-requisites are completed with a
grade of "C" or higher and they have completed the Math section of the HESI A2 exam.
Then, students are required to choose testing date from the ACE exam 2019 testing
Schedule. Note: Testing scores must be received by entry deadline date in order to be
placed on the waitlist for that track’s term.
Follow the directions indicated on the ACE Book I Student Registration information page.
Make sure to have the "access code" given by the Nursing Office with you when you register.
The ACE exam registration requires a payment of $55.00 when you chose a test date. You
may pay for the registration fee online with a debit or credit card.
On the test date, go to the College Testing Center and check in. Make sure to bring $15.00
proctoring fee with you to the testing center on the day of your exam.
A valid government issued photo ID or Palm Beach State student ID is required to test.
Please allow 4 hours for the exam. (3 ½ hours for the test and ½ hour for processing).
NLN ACE Book One exam scores are valid for up to two years from the date the exam was given.NLN ACE I Exam 2019 Testing Dates
Transition Pre-Nursing:
Admission Exam Requirements Test Month Test Dates
January 2019 January 22, 24
February 2019 February 26, 28
NLN ACE I Exam Dates
March 2019 March 12, 14, 19, 21
April 2019 April 16, 18, 23, 25
May 2019 May 21, 23
NLN ACE I Exams are given on the 4th June 2019 June 25, 27
Tuesday and the 4th Thursday of the month July 2019 July 23, 25
(except for November and December). Only
10 seats/appointments are available per August 2019 August 27, 29
month. September 2019 September 24, 26
On Tuesdays, the appointments are at 9:30am. October 2019 October 22, 24
On Thursdays, the appointments are at 2:00pm.
November 2019 November 12, 14
December 2019 December 3, 5TESTING CONTENT FOR ACE I (Foundations of Nursing)
Physiologic Needs
•Hygiene
•Comfort
•Safety
•Body alignment
•Exercise and ambulation
•Rest and sleep
•Nutrition
Transition Pre-Nursing: •Elimination
•Respiration and circulation
•Fluid and electrolyte balance
Admission Exam •Growth and development
Requirements Psychosocial Needs
•Sexuality
•Spiritual preference, cultural
•Self-esteem
•Belonging
•Stimulation
•Loss and death
•Self–actualization
•Security
NLN ACE I
•Defense mechanisms
•Growth and development
Exam Content General Principles of Medication Administration
Moral/Ethical/Legal Issues
Documentation
Verbal Communication
Non-Verbal CommunicationACE I Exam Testing •Registration ends 2 days prior to the Test Date.
Registration Policy: •Payment is due upon registration.
Transition Pre-Nursing: ACE I Exam Retest
Admission Exam
•You may retake the ACE I exam, however, there is a 6 month waiting
Policy: period between testing retakes.
Requirements
ACE I Exam Refund •NLN maintains a strict “No Refund” policy on all purchases.
•Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
NLN ACE I Policy: •If you cancel or do not attend your exam, there is no refund.
Exam Policies and
Study Guide Information ACE I Exam •Registration is only valid for the test date and location on the Exam
Rescheduling Confirmation.
•You must reschedule at least 1 day before the exam registration CLOSES.
Policy: (Exam registration closes 2 days prior to Test Date.
ACE I Exam •Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination
•ISBN-13: 978-0323428729
Study Guide •6th or 7th edition is recommended
•You may purchase this review guide at your local bookstore or online.
RecommendationBased on a transition student’s ACE I Exam Scores, they can either transition into Semester One or Semester Two of
the Nursing Program in either the Evening/Weekend, Full-time Lake Worth, Accelerated, or Belle Glade Tracks.
• Students who receive a score of a 75% or higher on the ACE I exam are eligible to transition in either semester one or semester two of the nursing
program.
• Students who transition to semester two of the RN program are required to take NSO0170 (Intro to Professional Nursing) and NUR1141
(Pharmacology) in the semester immediately PRIOR to their entry to the RN program.
• Semester two transition students MUST have worked as an LPN or Paramedic in the state of Florida for at least 6 (six) months within the past 5 (five)
years prior to entry to the RN program. Students will need to provide proof of employment to the Nursing Program Specialist in AH 110 on the Lake
Worth campus prior to program entry.
• Students who receive a score between 50% and 75% on the ACE I exam are eligible to transition to semester one only.
• Students with a score below 50% will not be eligible to transition to the RN program. Students would be required to either retake the ACE I exam or
apply as a generic student to the RN program.
The Transition Accelerated RN Track begins in semester two of the RN program, and is available to transition
students who qualify for semester two entry only. There is no semester one entry to the Accelerated Track.
Once a student selects their desired semester start and program track, they will be placed on that track’s waitlist
for entry.
Transition Nursing Program Acceptance: Transition Program Tracks
Transition Waitlist and Selection ProcessBelle Glade Full-Time Track
Program Entry: (Semester one) Spring Semester, (Semester two) Fall
Semester
Program Completion Time: (Semester one) 2 Years, (Semester two) 1.5
years- 3 semesters
Course Sequencing for Full-time Belle Glade Course of Study
Transition Nursing
Program Acceptance
Semester 1 (spring entry) Semester 2 (fall entry)
NUR 1023 - Concepts for Nursing Practice I NUR 1213 - Concepts for Nursing Practice II
NUR 1023L - Concepts for Nursing Practice I NUR 1213L - Concepts for Nursing Practice II
Clinical Clinical
NUR 1022L - Concepts for Nursing Practice I NUR 1214L - Concepts for Nursing Practice II
Skills Skills
NUR 1141 – Pharmacology
Co-requisite Courses
Co-requisite Courses
MCB 2010 & MCB 2010L - Microbiology
ENC 1101 - College Composition I
STA 2023 - Statistics Belle Glade
Full-Time Track
NSO 0170 - Intro to Professional
Nursing(Semester Two Entry Only)
Semester 3 (spring year two) Semester 4 (fall year two)
NUR 2261 - Concepts for Nursing Practice III NUR 2712C - Concepts for Nursing Practice IV
NUR 2261L - Concepts for Nursing Practice III NUR 2943L – Preceptorship Experience
Clinical
Co-Requisite Course
Program Class
Co-requisite Course
PSY 2012 - General Psychology
Humanities - Art/Literature
ScheduleEvening/Weekend Part-Time Track
Program Entry: (Semester one) Spring Semester, (Semester two) Fall
Semester
Program Completion Time: (Semester one) 2 Years 8 months, (Semester
two) 2 years
Course Sequencing for Part-Time Evening/Weekend Course of Study
Transition Nursing
Semester 1 (spring entry) Semester 1 (summer) Semester 2 (fall entry)
NUR 1023 - Concepts for Nursing NUR 1023L - Concepts for Nursing NUR 1213 - Concepts for Nursing Practice II
Program Acceptance
Practice I Practice I Clinical NUR 1214L - Concepts for Nursing Practice II
NUR 1022L - Concepts for Nursing Skills
Practice I Skills
NUR 1141 – Pharmacology
Co-requisite Courses
ENC 1101 - College Composition I
Co-requisite Courses STA 2023 - Statistics
BSC 2086 & BSC 2086L - Anatomy and
Physiology II
MCB 2010 & MCB 2010L - Microbiology
NSO 0170 - Intro to Professional Nursing Evening/Weekend
Part-Time Track
(Semester Two Entry Only)
Semester 2 (spring year two) Semester 3 (summer year two) Semester 3 (fall year two)
NUR 1213L - Concepts for Nursing NUR 2261 - Concepts for Nursing Practice NUR 2261L - Concepts for Nursing Practice
Practice II Clinical III III Clinical
Co-requisite Course
PSY 2012 - General Psychology
Semester 4 (spring year three) Semester 4 (summer year three)
Program Class
NUR 2712C - Concepts for Nursing NUR 2943L – Preceptorship Experience
Practice IV
Co-Requisite Course
Humanities - Art/Literature
Schedule
Program is scheduled with campus meetings on Thursday evenings for
lecture and skills labs. Clinicals are scheduled for 12 hours on Saturdays.Full-Time Lake Worth Track
Program Entry: (Semester one) Spring and Fall Semesters, (Semester two)
Spring and Fall Semesters
Program Completion Time: (Semester one) 2 Years, (Semester two) 1.5 years-
3 semesters
Course Sequencing for Full-time Lake Worth Course of Study
Semester 1 (fall/spring entry) Semester 2 (fall/spring entry) Transition Nursing
NUR 1023 - Concepts for Nursing Practice I
NUR 1023L - Concepts for Nursing Practice I
NUR 1213 - Concepts for Nursing Practice II
NUR 1213L - Concepts for Nursing Practice II
Program Acceptance
Clinical Clinical
NUR 1022L - Concepts for Nursing Practice I Skills NUR 1214L - Concepts for Nursing Practice II Skills
NUR 1141 – Pharmacology
Co-requisite Courses
Lake Worth
Co-requisite Courses ENC 1101 - College Composition I
MCB 2010 & MCB 2010L - Microbiology STA 2023 - Statistics
NSO 0170 - Intro to Professional Nursing
(Semester Two Entry Only) Full-Time Track
Semester 3 (fall/spring year two) Semester 4 (fall/spring year two)
NUR 2261 - Concepts for Nursing Practice III NUR 2712C - Concepts for Nursing Practice IV
NUR 2261L - Concepts for Nursing Practice III NUR 2943L – Preceptorship Experience
Clinical
Program Class
Co-Requisite Course
Co-requisite Course Humanities - Art/Literature
PSY 2012 - General Psychology
Schedule
2, 3, or 4 day class schedule depending on lecture selection
(Only 30 seats available online, remaining 60 students will have live class)
Class times will vary with the progression of each semesterLake Worth Accelerated Track
Program Entry: (Semester two ONLY) Fall Semester
Program Completion Time: (Semester two) 1 year 3 months
Course Sequencing for Accelerated Course of Study
Transition Nursing
Pre-Nursing (summer) Semester 2 (fall entry)
NSO 0170 - Introduction to Professional Nursing NUR 1213 - Concepts for Nursing Practice II
(Transition Students only)
NUR 1141 – Pharmacology
NUR 1213L - Concepts for Nursing Practice II
Clinical
Program Acceptance
NUR 1214L - Concepts for Nursing Practice II
Co-requisite Courses Skills
BSC 2086 & BSC 2086L - Anatomy and
Physiology II Co-requisite Courses
MCB 2010 & MCB 2010L - Microbiology ENC 1101 - College Composition I
STA 2023 - Statistics Lake Worth
Accelerated Track
Semester 3 (spring) Semester 4 (summer year two)
NUR 2261 - Concepts for Nursing Practice III NUR 2712C - Concepts for Nursing Practice IV
NUR 2261L - Concepts for Nursing Practice III NUR 2943L – Preceptorship Experience
Clinical
Program Class
Co-Requisite Course
Co-requisite Course Humanities - Art/Literature
PSY 2012 - General Psychology
Schedule
Program is primarily online with limited campus meetings on
Wednesday evenings for simulation and testing. Clinicals
are scheduled for 12 hours on Saturdays.Transition Nursing Program Acceptance
Additional Information on Waitlist Process
Students are accepted from the
Transition waitlist pool of their
Waitlists vary in length between desired track based on the number
Students are placed on their
the different tracks, however, of opened seats in that particular
desired Transition Track waitlist
we estimate that our transition track during the specific entry
on a ‘first come, first served” semester. Number of transition
waitlists are approximately one
basis. students selected varies based on
semester long.
overall nursing enrollment numbers
for the entry term.
Students will be notified by their
Palm Beach State student e- Readmissions: Students who
mail account if they are have been academically
selected as a Transition student dismissed from the RN program
for the program term. If a as a Transition student will be
student declines entry, they will required to apply as a generic
be required to re-apply during student if they are interested in
the next entry cycle for returning to the RN program.
reconsiderationAutomatic placement into
semester two of their desired RN
Transition Nursing track. (No work experience or
Program ACE exam required)
Acceptance
Students who graduated from the
LPN program at Palm Beach State
College receive additional
Priority waitlist seating for their
benefits for continuing their
desired entry term.
Nursing education at Palm Beach
Entry Process for State College. Some of these
benefits include:
Palm Beach State
LPN Graduates
Students who are interested in the
LPN program at Palm Beach State Medical/background
are encouraged to visit the LPN documentation transfer from LPN
program website for more to RN program.
information.Transition Nursing Program Acceptance
Medical and FDLE Requirements
After a student is accepted into the Nursing Program, they are required to complete the
following Medical and FDLE Requirements:
Competed Medical Exam form with a physical completed by a licensed
physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.
Medical form required proof of the following:
Proof that you do not have active TB: PPD results or Chest X-ray. (PPD
must be completed within the year)(Chest x-ray must be completed
within the last two years)
Titers (bloodwork) or shot records showing that you have immunity to
Rubeola (Measles), Rubella (German Measles), and Varicella
(Chickenpox). RESULTS (BLOODWORK OR SHOT RECORDS) MUST HAVE
BEEN COMPLETED WITHIN THE LAST 10 YEARS.
Shot Record (within last 10 years) showing proof that you have
received a Tetanus Pertussis shot.
Proof of a flu shot (during flu season: August-March)
Completed Level I Background and Drug screen. (Completed through
CastleBranch Student Portal)
Please review the Background/Drug Screen Requirements needed for
students to be eligible for the program.
Students are encouraged to check with the Board of Nursing at (850) 245-
4125 if you have questions regarding your background/FDLE with Florida’s
certification requirements.
Completed Level II Fingerprinting. (Completed through CastleBranch Student
Portal)
All records will be sent directly to the Nursing Program Offices and will be kept in a
confidential file. These files will not be part of the student’s college records.NURSING FEES & TUITION 2019-2020
*All of the figures below are estimated costs based on current cost trends
Tuition (4 semesters, full time & 8 semesters, part time) 42 Credits ($101/Credit):
$4,242
Special Fees (Included in Tuition): Lab Kits and Supplies $450
Medical Exam $350
Background Screenings $150
Testing Fees $500
Uniforms $100
Medical Liability Insurance (Included in Tuition) $125
*Health Insurance is NOT required for the RN program
Book Package Bundle $1,000
Traveling Expenses (School and Clinical Rotations) $1,200
HESI State Board Exam Fees $400
Approximate Cost of the RN Program $8,517
Transition Nursing Program Acceptance: Program Costs
Tuition Costs for Florida ResidentsNURSING FEES & TUITION 2019-2020
*All of the figures below are estimated costs based on current cost trends
Tuition (4 semesters, full time & 8 semesters, part time) 42 Credits ($363/Credit):
$15,246
Special Fees (Included in Tuition): Lab Kits and Supplies $450
Medical Exam $350
Background Screenings $150
Testing Fees $500
Uniforms $100
Medical Liability Insurance (Included in Tuition) $125
*Health Insurance is NOT required for the RN program
Book Package Bundle $1,000
Traveling Expenses (School and Clinical Rotations) $1,200
HESI State Board Exam Fees $400
Approximate Cost of the RN Program $19,521
Transition Nursing Program Acceptance: Program Costs
Tuition Costs for Out-of-State ResidentsList of State and Federal Aid and Scholarships
State of Florida Aid
Federal Financial Aid
Scholarships
Transition Nursing
Program Acceptance: Bright Futures
Program Costs Federal PELL Grant
Institutional Scholarships
First Generation Matching Grant
Federal Direct Loans
Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
Federal Parent PLUS Loan
Opportunities for SEEK Scholarships
Nursing Students Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP)
Federal SEOG
Palm Beach State Grant
Rosewood Family Scholarship
Federal Work-Study
Private Donor Scholarships
Scholarships for Children & Spouse of Deceased/Disabled Veterans
Transfer Scholarships
Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant FundTransition Nursing Program
Acceptance:
Licensure Post-Graduation
Students who complete the Nursing program will be
eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam in order to receive
their RN license in the State of Florida.
Students are typically given NCLEX-RN exam date
within 60 days from the date the grades post in
their final Nursing courses.
Students who have prior legal issues on their
background screenings are usually required to
submit additional documentation to the
Florida Board of Nursing, and will require more
time to process exam dates.
The NCLEX-RN exam and dates are administered
to students directly from the Florida Board of
Nursing.Looking to the Future Palm Beach State’s Nursing Programs
Academic Progression Pipeline in Nursing
The final waitlist submission deadlines for the Transition RN Program are as follows:
Fall term Entrance: June 1st Summer term Entrance: March 30th Spring term Entrance: October 1st
Students must have all Transition RN documentation submitted to the RN program Specialist in
AH 110 at the Lake Worth campus by the submission deadline in order to be placed on the
waitlist for that term.
Transition RN documentation includes:
Transcripts submitted to the Copy of a BLS Healthcare Proof of employment as an LPN or A completed
Proof of completed ACE Copy of a valid LPN or
Admissions Office showing Proof of completed HESI A2 Provider CPR card from the Paramedic in the state of Florida for at 100% information
exam results depending on Paramedic license in the
proof of completed pre- exam (Math Section ONLY).
semester entry. state of Florida.
American Heart least 6 (six) months within the past 5 (five) session quiz
requisite requirements. Association. years (If applicable for semester 2 entry). printout.
The Transition Nursing Program
Final Overview and ChecklistYou must receive an 100% in order to get
ONCE COMPLETED: Please print out your
credit for attending this electronic
Information Session Quiz results showing
information session. You make take this quiz
that you received an 100%. Then, submit
Please click on the Information Session multiple times in order to get the 100%
your quiz results along with your Transition
Quiz link to complete the quiz. completion score. You must log-in with
RN documentation to the Transition
your first and last name and passcode in
Program Specialist in AH 110 at the Lake
order to gain access to the quiz. The
Worth Campus.
passcode is: PalmBeachStateTranRN
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