50,000 Nurses and Counting: Galen College of Nursing Marks Historic Milestone With its April 2026 commencement ceremonies, Galen College of Nursing has officially graduated 50,543 students, surpassing the 50,000‑graduate milestone and celebrating the achievements of thousands of nurses whose education began at Galen and now extends into communities across the country. Founded in Louisville, Kentucky
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April 30th, 2026
Your Complete Guide to Nurses Week Freebies & Discounts May 6–12, 2026 is Nurse Appreciation Week — and brands across the country are stepping up to say thank you. Here’s every deal we’ve found, organized so you don’t miss a thing. Nurses give everything to their patients every single day. This week, it’s time for
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April 16th, 2026
Galen College Surpasses 10,000 Graduates at Louisville Campus With the conclusion of the spring 2026 term, Galen College of Nursing’s Louisville campus has surpassed a historic milestone, graduating more than 10,000 students since the campus first opened its doors. In honor of this milestone, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenburg has issued a proclamation naming April 2026
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A New Galen College of Nursing Campus is COMING SOON to Charleston CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 1, 2026) – Galen College of Nursing and HCA Healthcare are proud to expand access to high-quality nursing education with the upcoming addition of a new Galen campus in Charleston, South Carolina. Pending approval from the South Carolina Board of
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HCA Healthcare and Galen College of Nursing bring one of the nation’s largest healthcare providers and one of the largest nursing education institutions into close collaboration. This partnership plays a vital role in tackling the ongoing nursing shortage by expanding access to high-quality nursing education and increasing the number of graduates entering the workforce.
TIME recently recognized HCA Healthcare as one of the world’s most impactful companies for 2026, highlighting its commitment to addressing critical global challenges. This list evaluates 500 organizations based on how they align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, using a combination of scientific research and publicly available data. Among these leading companies, HCA Healthcare earned a ranking of No. 26.
HCA Healthcare’s impact also extends beyond education and patient care, reaching into the communities it serves. Through its annual We Show Up for Our Communities days of service initiative, colleagues across the country dedicate their time to support local needs. In 2026 alone, nearly 9,800 colleagues volunteered for more than 41,800 hours, supporting 1,866 nonprofit organizations nationwide. These efforts reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to improving health and well-being at the community level.
In total, HCA Healthcare colleagues contributed more than 350,000 volunteer hours in 2025, supporting over 10,000 charitable organizations across the country, while many also served in leadership roles on nonprofit boards.
Together, this recognition and partnership highlight a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact on healthcare. By combining HCA Healthcare’s national reach with Galen College of Nursing’s dedication to education, the collaboration is helping to build a stronger, more sustainable nursing workforce.
You can find a link to the TIME article here.
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