This is your Gateway to current information about the course of study leading to the title of Registered Nurse (RN). The four semester Nursing Program at Palm Beach State College (Palm Beach State) confers an Associate of Science Degree on successful graduates, upon completion of required criteria. It is offered as a Full-time or Weekend/Evening course of study to individuals who have received confirmation of their acceptance into this limited access program.

Applicants seeking careers in the healthcare field often begin by completion of a one year Occupational Health Program at the practical nursing (LPN) or paramedic level and then advance to the RN level. These are not mandatory but optional pathways to a successful nursing career. Palm Beach State offers an opportunity for advanced placement to transition students meeting set criteria. Please contact the Nursing Program Specialist through the Nursing Office for more information about the transition requirements.

All prospective students for the Nursing Program must attend an Information Session.

The following links will give you the current schedule of dates for
Information Sessions which are held on the Lake Worth campus:

Generic RN student Information Sessions dates and locations. A podcast of Online Information Sessions for the Generic RN Applicant will posted here soon.

Frequently Asked Questions for Students Applicants (FAQs) can be found by clicking on this link.

Transition RN student Information Sessions (this includes LPNs & Paramedics). A podcast of Online Information Sessions for Transition Students will be posted here soon (this includes LPNs & Paramendics)

Frequently Asked Questions for Transition Students Applicants (FAQs) can be found by clicking on this link.

For information related to the licensing of nursing programs, you may contact the:

Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Department of Health
4052 Cypress Way Bin #C02
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: 850-245-4125


For information related to the Nursing Programs at Palm Beach State, you may contact the:

Palm Beach State College Nursing Office (AH 110)
Phone: 561- 868-3412
FAX: 561-868-3452
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm