Galen College of Nursing and HCA Healthcare, along with local affiliate HCA HealthONE, are proud to announce the grand opening of its newest campus in Aurora, marking the latest chapter of leadership and innovation in nursing education for the country’s largest academic practice partnership.
Located at 1650 South Potomac Street, the new facility uniquely integrates Galen College of Nursing with the HCA Healthcare Center for Clinical Advancement in a shared location. This first-of-its-kind collaboration will drive innovation and advance the future of nursing, from education to practice.
The Galen campus includes technology-enhanced classrooms that promote engaging and interactive learning experiences, simulation labs that provide realistic opportunities to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom, and student resources designed to create an environment that prepares graduates to deliver care at the highest level of their capability.
The HCA Healthcare Center for Clinical Advancement offers the hospital experience in a training environment using high fidelity simulators, state of the art classrooms and skills labs that replicate patient care rooms creating a world-class, immersive learning experience.
“Together, we have created an innovative educational center that will provide Galen nursing students and nurses working in HCA HealthONE facilities alike the opportunity to hone their clinical skills and to learn and grow together through our shared vision of care,” Galen CEO Mark Vogt said. “With opportunities to reimagine clinical experiences and student/nurse interactions, our students will learn from our professional colleagues who in turn can mentor and inspire a new generation of nurses.”
Underscoring the importance of this milestone, Sam Hazen, CEO of HCA Healthcare, was in attendance to celebrate the grand opening alongside Galen and HealthONE leaders. He recalled the conversations that led to Galen becoming part of the HCA Healthcare family in 2020 and reflected on the tremendous growth since then.
Galen College of Nursing is proud to be a part of the HCA Healthcare family, a collaborative healthcare network and learning system comprised of approximately 2,500 sites of care across the U.S. and U.K. Together, we are dedicated to expanding access to high-quality nursing education, supporting the nursing workforce and advancing excellence in patient care. Locally, the HCA HealthONE system of care boasts more than 1.6 million patient encounters each year and employs close to 4,500 nurses across the broader Denver-metro area.
“The launch of the new Galen College of Nursing campus marks a significant investment in the future of healthcare in metro-Denver,” said Chad Christianson, President and CEO of HCA HealthONE. “HCA HealthONE and Galen are expanding access to nursing education and clinical training, and we’re building a stronger, more resilient workforce—one that’s equipped to deliver the exceptional, compassionate care our communities expect.”
Backed by Galen’s expertise in nursing education, the Center for Clinical Advancement’s commitment to integrating evidence-based practice into nursing clinical education, and HCA Healthcare’s insights from approximately 44 million annual patient encounters, we are positioned to deliver a level of nursing education unmatched anywhere in the country.
“HCA Healthcare’s Centers for Clinical Advancement are designed to build confidence and advance learning for our colleagues and students through high-tech, hands-on experiences and exposure to industry-leading clinical practice,” said Brent Marlowe, Corporate Director of Simulation and Technology Center for Clinical Advancement.
“The new Aurora campus enables next-level learning with holistic integration of Galen College of Nursing and HCA Healthcare learners. The seamless feel of the re-imagined space creates a positive environment where experienced nurses can practice new skills and competencies while also priming developing nurses for real world application.”
Galen’s Aurora campus offers a two-year Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Galen also offers four different starts throughout the year, making it more convenient than ever to start your nursing education journey.
The campus is now enrolling for its next term starting January 5, 2026. For additional information, call 877-233-7040, or visit galencollege.edu.
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