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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.

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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 LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge program is the next step for PNs and VNs to become RNs. You’ll enjoy hands-on learning plus a clinical-based curriculum that prepares you for the NCLEX®-RN in as little as 18 months

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We’ll assign a Galen representative to give you a call (area codes will vary depending on the rep’s location, so keep an eye out for incoming calls). Once connected, they will go over some basic information with you and schedule an admissions appointment to cover everything more in-depth.

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Find Success at Galen

40,000+ Graduates
30+ Years educating more than 40,000 Galen graduates.

Pre & Post Licensure Programs
Since Galen opened its doors in 1989, nursing programs have been our only focus. 

Multiple Term Starts
Four term start dates (January, April, July, and October)*.
*May vary by campus

Hands-On Learning
Galen offers clinical learning labs, providing hands-on and life-like learning experiences.

Galen’s Accreditation and Awards

Our nursing education is designed to deliver quality education. Our accreditation status reinforces our commitment to your success.

full color and magenta logo NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education

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.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Accredited Institution stamp logo

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, 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.

purple and blue seal logo for ACEN Accreditation - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

The associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Nashville Campus located in Nashville, Tennessee, 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.

blue and gold seal logo CCNE Accredited

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.

Nashville

Admissions: 615-277-6363
Main: 615-277-6300
Email: admissions@galencollege.edu

1100 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, 4th Floor
Nashville, Tennessee 37203

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, 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. 

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