Explore Our Nursing Programs
Galen’s 3-Year BSN program prepares students to sit for the NCLEX®-RN. This program emphasizes clinical-based, hands-on learning with advanced course content that prepares graduates for a rewarding career in nursing.
Interested in becoming an RN? Our 2-Year ADN program features hands-on learning with a strong clinical-based curriculum that prepares grads for the NCLEX®-RN – and a lifetime of confidence caring for others.
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Galen’s Accreditation, Approvals and Awards
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.
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.
Effective March 19, 2024, the associate degree in nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Las Vegas Campus is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on March 19, 2026.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Nevada State Board of Nursing
4220 S Maryland Pkwy #300
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Galen College of Nursing is licensed to operate in the state of Nevada by the Commission on Postsecondary Education.
Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education
2800 East Saint Louis Avenue
LAS VEGAS, NV 89104
Las Vegas
Admissions: 702-915-8383
Main: 702-915-8300
Email: admissions@galencollege.edu
Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
9260 W. Sunset Rd
Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89148
To learn more about the campus and programs to be offered at this location, give us a call or submit this form.
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.
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs make certain disclosures to enrolled and prospective students, parents, employees, and the public. Galen makes this information available to you online at Consumer Disclosures.