Why West Palm Beach?
Mark Nielson moved from Los Angeles to work as an RN at one of the area hospitals in West Palm Beach. “I was drawn to West Palm by the weather and beaches, but the fun and friendly community is one of the reasons I decided to stay,” he shared. “There are several other male nurses here at the hospital, and everyone has been very welcoming. Plus, when it comes to entertainment and nightlife, West Palm Beach is where it’s at so there’s always something to do after work. This is where everybody comes to have fun, and I’ve met so many new people since moving here,” he added. Another reason nursing students are drawn to West Palm Beach is the quality educational facilities with programs in the health care fields. The Nurse Assistant Training School, Inc., also known as the Academy for Practical Nursing and Health Occupations, was established to provide health care education opportunities for the under-employed, unemployed and underprivileged citizens of Palm Beach County. The school original
