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Get clinical experience, right here on campus. Work through real healthcare scenarios in a simulated, controlled setting to improve your observation, teamwork, and decision-making skills.

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Find Success at Galen

Looking to learn more about nursing school at Galen? Admission appointments or events are the perfect way receive the guidance you need to confidently plan your nursing journey.

Click on the links to learn more and find a date that works for you!

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You Belong at Galen College of Nursing in Salt Lake City

New to nursing? Ready to advance your nursing career? We have a place for you at Galen.

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Galen’s Accreditation, Approvals and Awards

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In 2023, Galen College of Nursing was awarded a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education™ designation by the National League for Nursing.

Today, fewer than 10% of nursing institutions hold this designation, which is designed for nursing schools or healthcare organizations that have achieved a level of excellence in a specific area. Through public recognition and distinction, the program acknowledges the outstanding innovations, commitment, and sustainability of excellence these organizations convey.

Learn about Galen’s NLN designation.
Find out more about the NLN’s COE award.

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Galen College of Nursing (Galen) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. Galen also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Galen may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.

Galen consists of a Main Campus located in Kentucky and off-campus instructional sites in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Branch campus accreditation is dependent upon the continued accreditation of the Main Campus.

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The associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Salt Lake City Campus located in Draper, Utah is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is initial accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.

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