Doctor of Nursing Practice, D.N.P. (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Track)

PBA以每年培养的护理毕业生的质量而闻名于整个地区. 这是我们经过验证的课程和卓越的讲师的结果，他们作为学生导师，带来数十年的现实世界经验. Other distinctives include:

• Christ-Centered Experience-信仰和圣经原则的概念是护理学生所经历的一切的中心.
• Holistic Approach—we strongly believe, and teach our students, 真正的健康除了身体上的健康，还包括对社会文化的理解和精神上的鼓励.
• Advanced Labs and Technology-您将受益于最先进的护理实验室技术和患者模拟资源的培训, preparing you to step in and succeed on day one.
• Personalized Learning—you will be guided by expert faculty who bring years of nursing experience at places such as Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center; Bethesda Memorial Hospital in Boynton Beach, Florida; Good Samaritan Medical Center; and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Learn more about your classes and requirements in the course catalog.

1. Completed online application at cooao.net or NursingCAS application at http://nursingcas.org/ (NursingCAS是为申请护理专业学生提供的集中申请服务)
2. 地区认可的大学和国家认可的护理课程的护理学士学位
   • 申请硕士后DNP课程的申请人必须拥有地区认可的大学和国家认可的护理课程的护理学硕士学位
   • Graduates of Palm Beach Atlantic University’s BSN, 注册护士到BSN和注册护士到MSN的课程有资格无缝入学大学的DNP课程. Contact the Graduate Admissions office for details.
3. Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, minimum nursing courses 3.0 GPA
4. No GRE required; however, applicants who score less than 3.0 (cumulative and nursing) on a 4.0级量表必须在口头和定量部分提供可接受的GRE分数的第50个百分位数和4.0 on the analytical writing section
5. 至少一年的注册护士工作经验或目前的工作是注册护士.
6. 以下所需文件可直接提交给PBA招生或通过NursingCAS* at提交 nursingcas.org.
   • Official Transcripts from all schools attended
   • Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   • 三封证明申请人学术能力和领导潜力的推荐信, including one from a current supervisor
   • GRE scores if applicable
   • 当前有效的佛罗里达州执照或其他州的有效注册护士执照，并向佛罗里达州护理委员会申请证明
   • Personal statement supporting future goals, faith, and interest in obtaining a practice doctorate (no more than 500 words)
7. 护理学院研究生招生委员会的个人面试
8. After interview and upon acceptance, applicants must:
   • Submit Admissions Deposit of $400 (non-refundable; will be applied to tuition upon enrollment
   • Provide Documentation to the School of Nursing:
     • Background Check with Fingerprints
     • Drug Screen
     • Proof of Immunization/Titers
     • PPD or other TB Test
     • CPR
     • Florida RN License
     • Proof of Health Insurance

For a complete program description and policies, click here.

*直接向PBA招生处提交文件的好处是更简单、更快捷, but transcripts must be sent directly to PBA Admissions at 901 S. Flagler Drive, P.O. Box 24708, West Palm Beach, FL, 33416 or submitted electronically to Data_team@cooao.net. NursingCAS的优势在于，如果学生已经有了完整的个人资料，包括成绩单, they do not need to re-enter or submit that information. There is a nominal fee associated with applying through CAS.

ANCC PMHNP National Certification Examination

在完成NP课程后，学生有资格参加ANCC PMHNP国家认证考试.

The School of Nursing 为我们的学生和毕业生提供了大量的机会吗. 从学生俱乐部和组织到实习和实习，你都可以参与其中!

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Launching Brighter Futures

该计划的毕业生准备获得护士执照，从事床边护理工作, leadership and community nursing. Many program alumni also pursue a graduate degree. PBA护理专业毕业生在全国执业资格考试中的通过率一直达到94%, 并受雇于全国各地受人尊敬的医疗机构, some of which include:

• Canasi Medical Institute
• Cleveland Clinic
• Community Health Clinic of West Palm Beach
• Emory Healthcare of Atlanta
• Florida Cancer Specialists
• Florida Department of Health
• Jupiter Medical Group
• Marcus Neuroscience Institute
• Palm Beach Cardiology
• Mary’s Medical Center
• Team Health

PBA awards over three million dollars in scholarships every year. Learn more about financial aid.

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