Backed by more than a century of academic excellence and
personalized attention, South University continues to be
recognized as an innovator in higher education.
South University - West Palm Beach is a private academic
institution dedicated to providing quality education to its
diverse and vibrant student population. The university's faculty
brings a wealth of practical and professional knowledge to the
classroom, while offering dynamic learning environments with
interaction and challenging curricula. In addition to a strong
academic foundation, students develop the real world skills they
will need to advance their professional goals and succeed in
their desired fields.
West Palm Beach Campus
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South University - West Palm Beach is centrally located near the
heart of Palm Beach County, close to the South Florida beaches
and accessible to Interstate 95 and the Palm Beach International
Airport. The 32,000-square-foot, two-building campus is in the
hub of cultural, economic and government activity in West Palm
Beach, FL. The campus includes computer and medical labs, a
library and administrative offices.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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The South University Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
program prepares individuals to enter the nursing profession.
Specifically, graduates of the program are able to incorporate
the concepts of caring, communication, critical thinking and
professionalism to provide quality health care.
Approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, the program encompasses
curriculum that is structured as an accelerated program of study.
Students may complete prerequisite courses in as few as six
quarters and be eligible to receive an Associate of Science in
Allied Health Science degree.
To enter the Bachelor of Science degree program in Nursing,
students must undergo a selection process that includes an
academic performance review, entrance examination review and
personal interview.
The comprehensive theoretical and clinical practice component of
the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program allows graduates to
make a smooth transition into professional nursing practice at a
variety of health care settings and/or further study if they
choose.
Nursing RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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The nursing RN to BSN degree completion program is designed for
registered nurses (RNs) who hold an associate's degree from a
regionally accredited institution or who hold a diploma from a
school of nursing accredited by the National League of Nursing
(NLNAC).
This degree program is structured in a way that gives students
the flexibility to fit education into their busy schedules so
they don't have to put their career or life on hold while
pursuing a degree. The accelerated course schedule combines
campus and online classes, helping RNs achieve their goal of a
BSN in the most efficient way possible.
In this program, students will explore innovative health care
concepts as they relate to disciplines such as:
- Palliative care
- Gerontological nursing
- Complementary and alternative nursing methods
They also will develop management skills in critical areas such
as establishing priorities, delegating responsibility and making
sound decisions.