Palm Beach State College Nursing (RN) Program

1 Palm Beach State CollegeNursing (RN) ProgramElectronic Information SessionTraditional Nursing PathwayThe Nursing Program at Palm Beach StateAn Overview of the Electronic Information SessionElect ronic informat ion session will be broken int o t wo sect nformat ion Session is for incoming t radit ional pat hway st udents who are not LPNs or ParamedicsI f you are an LPN or Paramedic and would like t o apply, you need t o complet e t he Transit ion RN I nformat ion Sect ion includes: Program Applicat ion Cycles, Cohort s, and DeadlinesCourse Pre-requisit e Requirement sTest ing Requirement sNursing Applicat ion and Point-scale Syst emApplicat ion Select ion ProcessNursing Aft er Accept ance Sect ion includes:Class Schedules for RN Cohort sMedical Screening Requirement sBackground/Drug Screening Requirement sExpect at ions of ProgramPre- Nursing : Application Term CyclesRN Program Cohort Application DeadlinesThe Nursing Program has tw o admission cycles during the academic calandar admitted during admission cyclesSpring Entry Lake Worth (Full Time) Lake Worth (Ev ening/Weekend) belle glade (Full Time)Fall Entry Lake Worth (Full Time)Traditional application deadlines for each entry cycleSpring Entry Semtember 15th*Fall Entry May 20th**I f the application deadline falls on a w eekend or holiday,the deadline w ill be the last business day prior to the traditional deadline date.

2 Visit the health science career pathway pagefor the current application cycle : Program RequirementsAdmissions Process Checklist Complete a College application on the Palm Beach State College website. Complete the course pre-requisite requirements. Complete the HESI A2 exam. Complete the electronic information session quiz given within this session with an 100% score. Download the quiz results and save as a PDF(You MUST save the file as a .PDFwith first & last name and student ID in the saved file name.) Complete the RN Application on thePalm Beach State Engage applicationplatform. Submit your RN Application with uploaded quiz results andpay the $20 applicationfee using : Admission RequirementsInternational StudentsInternational applicants are encouraged to reach out to the International Student Admissions Office for assistance with e: nternationalPhone: (561) 868-3029 International applicants are also encouraged to reach out to the Dr.

3 Kathryn W. Davis Global Education Centerwho offer assistance with Admissions and Academic Advising for students, and also offer community assistance resources to those in : Admission RequirementsTranscript RequirementsTranscripts can be submitted in person, in sealed envelopes, electronically (if eligible), or by mail to the Office of the College Registrar. Applicants must submission of official transcripts from all schools that they have previously SchoolGEDT echnical SchoolsState /Community collegesUniv ersitiesDante s, AP, CLEP & I B scoresPre- Nursing : Admission RequirementsTranscript RequirementsIf transferring coursew ork from a quarter hour-based institution a credit shortage may occur. *Students are encouraged to meet w ith an advisor prior to applying if transferring coursesTranscript tracking is available onstudent Pantherw eb account under the Recordstab.(Gold bar at the top of the page)Coursew ork and test scores w ill not be taken from 3rd party to submit official transcripts w ill make your application w eeks for transcript evaluation w ith Admissions/ Registration : Admissions RequirementsCourse Re-Evaluation ProcessStudents with appeals are encouraged to visit the Admissions Office websiteor meet with a campus appeals must be submitted prior to application deadline for processing.

4 A course may require an appeal if it transferres as one of the following codes:SCIelectAAelectASelectIf a student believes a course they took at another school is the equivalent to a course at PBSC, they cansubmit an appeal with the Admissions : Program RequirementsNursing Prerequisite RequirementsPrerequisite Courses *Required Completion Before Application DeadlineCorequisite Courses*Recommended Completion Before Application DeadlinePrinciples of Chemistry: CHM1032*CHM1032L: Principles of Chemistry Lab is NOT REQUIREDA natomy and Physiology II (+Lab): BSC2086/LAnatomy and Physiology I (+Lab): BSC2085/LMicrobiology (+Lab): MCB2010/LDev elopmental Psychology (Human Growth & Dev elopment): DEP2004 English Composition I: ENC1101 Elementary Statistics: STA2023 General Psychology: PSY2012 Literature/Humanities *3-Credit CoursePre- Nursing : Program RequirementsSpecialty Nursing Courses (NUR 1141 & NUR 1024)Critical Thinking in NursingNUR 1024 Intro to PharmacologyNUR 1141 Course is considered an elective course.

5 Students can take this course before RN Program Aid may not cover the cost of this will provide 10 points on the RN course is not completed before Program acceptance, it will be taken with semester one Nursing : Program RequirementsNursing Prerequisite RequirementsGPA RequirementA minimum GPA of a for all undergraduate coursework, transfer coursework Course RequirementCompleted with a grade of C by the application deadline or the Nursing application will be denied. Classes with a lecture and lab both must hav e a passing grade to be Level Examination Program (CLEP) PoliciesCollege Lev el Examination Program (CLEP) can NOT be used for pre-requisite course requirements.*Students are encouraged to m eet with an advisor to discuss CLEP policies BEFORE applying (if applicable)Pre- Nursing : Program RequirementsNursing Prerequisite RequirementsChemistry Course RequirementThe CHM1032 prerequisite course can be replaced with BOTHCHM1045/L (General Chemistry I/Lab) and CHM1046/L (General Chemistry II/Lab) ONLY!

6 Students MUST hav e both Chemistry courses completed before the application courses not equiv alent to CHM1032, or BOTH General Chemistry I and II (CHM1045/L and CHM1046/L), are NOT Course RequirementAny 3-credit Literature or Humanities Course can be used to meet this requirement. Examples of acceptable courses include: MUL1010 (Music Appreciation) ARH1000 (Art Appreciation) THE1000 (Theater Appreciation) AML2010 (American Literature Before 1865) AML2020 (American Literature After 1865) Most LIT courses (LIT1000, LIT2380, etc.)Pre- Nursing : Program RequirementsNursing Prerequisite Science CoursesCore health science courses are required to be completed w ithin 10 years from the date of the application cycle. Example: Fall 2021 applicants core health science courses need to be completed on/after Fall Health Science Courses Include: CHM1032 (or equiv alent) BS C 2085/L BS C 2086/L MCB 2010/LNursing Core (10-year)Science Course RequirementThe 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 10 years of the application : I f both BSC 2085/L and BSC2086/L w ere completed and both w ere taken before Fall 2011, the applicant w ill be requiredto repeat BSC 2086 f both BSC 2085/L and BSC2086/L w ere competed and only BSC 2085/L w as taken before Fall 2011, the applicant w ill not be required to repeat BSC2086 Core Anatomy and Physiology Requirement Pre- Nursing : Program RequirementsPrerequisite PlacementMeeting College placement includes.

7 ACT/SAT/PERT scores that indicate a College level for math and math and english preparatory are required to meet College placement requirements for ENC1101, STA2023, and for science : Admission Exam RequirementsThe HESI Admission Assessment (A2) ExamApplicants must have a cumulative score of at least 80 on all sections (or the composite score), and a score of 80 or higher on the math section of the HESI exam covers the following (nine) sections:Reading ComprehensionGrammarVocabulary and General Know ledgeBiologyChemistryAnatomy & PhysiologyMathLearning Style I nventoryPersonality Traits ProfilePre- Nursing : Admission Exam RequirementsHESI A2 Exam ProceduresHESI exam may be taken ev ery 61 days, up to 3 times in a calendar year (January-December).Scores are v alid up to 2 years from exam completion to COV ID-19, the Testing Center is scheduling limited HESI exams on campuses with a testing the testing center websitefor more information on how to to limited seats, you may only be able to take the HESI exam ONCE before applying.

8 Seating cancellations may be subject to a $30 cancellation HESI exam is $ and must be paid on the day of testing.($ HESI exam fee + $ PBSC Testing Fee)Applicants mustcomplete the Student Registration Requirements* regardless the campus they test at.*Click on the HESI subsection on the pagePre- Nursing : Admission Exam RequirementsHESI A2 Exam Study MaterialsThe recommended study guide is the HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review (available at most bookstores and online).HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review CCE Course (HRO0160)Online seminar through the Continuing Education at PBSCS aturdays 9:00am-12:00pmVisit theCCE at Palm Beach Stateto register for the next study materials include:HESI exampractice questions,Practice exams av ailable on the Lake Worth Campus Math : Admission Exam RequirementsInformation on Exam ProceduresPalm Beach State will only use the HESI A2 exam for RN Program consideration. Pre- Nursing : HESI A2 Admission ExamTutoring ResourcesThe Reading Lab, Technology Center building (TC 210), offers free HESI Tutoring Seminars to student RN Program applicantsDue to COVID-19, tutoring appointments have been suspended until further , appointments are on Fridays from 2:00pm-4:00pmCall the Reading Lab on the morning of your desired appointment day to check if a session will be held that :(561) 868-3205 Pre- Nursing : Application SelectionPoint System* for Applicant SelectionSelection into the RN Program follows a point system based on the following criteria:*Updated as of Fall 2021 Application CyclePre- Nursing : Application SelectionPoint System Additional InformationCo-requisite Course Points Courses in progress will not receive point s NO POI NTS are awarded for pre-requisit e coursesGrade Point Av erage Points on a scale is minimum needed t o apply t o t he Program Overall cumulat ive GPA is used.

9 No rounding Plus(+) and minus (-) not considered Based on all undergraduat e work at tempted(tansfered courses included) I ncludes Grade forgiveness coursework (if applicable)Applicant Point Tie-Breaking Procedures I f t wo or more st udents receive t he same point st owards t heir RN Applicat ion, t he Limit ed AccessOffice will ut ilize t he following t ie-breaking process: Utilize Highest GPA (Assigned as a 3-digit #) Utilize Highest HESI Score (Assigned as a 4-digit #)Pre- Nursing : Application SelectionAcceptance and Denial: Past Selection CyclesFall 2020 Point Selection BreakdownLake Worth: Full TimeBelle glade : Full TimeLake Worth: Evening/WeekendHighest Applicant Applicant 2021 Point Selection BreakdownLake Worth: Full TimeBelle glade : Full TimeLake Worth: Evening/WeekendHighest Applicant Applicant : Application SelectionApplication Submission: Additional InformationYou can only apply to one Program at a be 18 years old by the first day of school.

10 $ application Access w ill process all applications in the order that they are received. RN Application, Transcripts, Required Exams, Course Appeals, and Grades MUST be posted by the application deadline letters are not : Application SelectionAcceptance and Denial ProcessApplication statuses can be monitored online by v isiting your student Pantherweb in, then select limited access applicationfrom the records drop-down boxApplicants are notified by e-mail through PBSC student e-mail once all applications hav e been processed of their acceptance or are typically sent out in the 3rdor 4thweek of June and in the 3rdor 4thweek of October following the is NO waitlist for the RN Program and denied applications do not roll-over to the next application : Application SelectionAcceptance and DenialThe Nursing Program typically has ov er 250 applicants for the Fall Term application Nursing Program typically has ov er 350 applicants for the Spring Term application are encouraged to hav e a backup plan and meet with an academic adv isor early to discuss their education options.