NURSING IS ALL
NURSING IS ALL WE TEACH.
NURSING IS ALL WE TEACH.
Your success is all that matters.
WELCOME TO PURE NURSING
From day one, we start with the end goal in mind, preparing you to pass your boards, and practice the art and science that is nursing.
Galen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reflecting over 30 years of nursing education excellence. We proudly offer advanced and engaging coursework that prepares students to sit for the NCLEX-RN® exam and graduate prepared and confident to start a successful career.
I know, without a doubt, that Galen has prepared me. That this has been the best choice I’ve ever made.
Stacey Montejano
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When you come in, you're immediately immersed into the world of nursing. This college is for nurses, by nurses.
Gregory Frodge
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I couldn't have asked for a better school. I'd yell it from the rooftops if I could.
Lauren LaCount
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WHY GALEN?
We do one thing and we do it well.
Programs, resources and people with one thing in mind: Your future as a great nurse
Earlier hands-on education
Galen invests heavily in simulation technology and offers extensive hands-on education earlier than many other schools.
SMALL CLASSES
Galen’s small class sizes provide a more personalized experience, where one-on-one attention is the rule, not the exception.
CLINICAL EMPHASIS
Galen students start clinical education early in their coursework. Because you have more extensive clinical experiences, you enter the profession prepared to practice.
NO PREREQUISITES REQUIRED
Unlike many other schools, general education classes are included in the nursing curriculum–you don’t have to take them as a pre-requisite to enter nursing.
EXPERIENCED FACULTY
Caring, committed faculty teach safe, patient-centered care, are experts in their fields, and are dedicated to the success of every student.
MULTIPLE CLASS STARTS
Galen has designed its classes in a revolving schedule, with new classes starting several times per year.
MORE THAN 27,000 GRADUATES
With more than 27,000 graduates from seven campuses, Galen has one of the largest and most successful nursing programs in the country.
PERSONALIZED ATTENTION AND SUPPORT
Galen is committed to helping each and every student to their end goal of successful practice. Galen knows that your success is our success.
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Leading nursing education platforms with advanced technology, online courses, and modern classrooms and facilities.
Galen is the largeST educator of nurses in the south.
Nursing Programs at OUR Nashville CAMPUS:
3-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)
Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a pre-licensure program for students that are new to nursing. This accredited degree program prepares students to graduate with their BSN in 3 years. This program is offered at our campus in Nashville, Tennessee.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING (ADN)
Our Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is a 2-year ADN program for students that are new to nursing. Upon graduation, students will be well-prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN® licensure exam to become a registered nurse (RN). This program is offered at our Nashville campus, and features a strong clinical-based curriculum to prepare students for the hands-on experience needed in the nursing field.
LPN TO ADN (BRIDGE)
Our Licensed Practical Nursing to Associate Degree in Nursing (LPN to ADN) is a bridge program for current LPNs looking to advance their career. Offered at our campus in Nashville, Tennessee, the LPN to ADN bridge can be completed in as little as 15 months.
ONE FOCUS.
ONE GOAL.
PURE NURSING.
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ONE FOCUS.
ONE GOAL.
PURE NURSING.
JOIN US.
Galen College of Nursing (Galen) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. 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 (www.sacscoc.org).
Galen consists of a Main Campus located in Kentucky and off-campus instructional sites in Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas 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 https://www.galencollege.edu/consumer-disclosures/.