Louisville, Ky — May 6, 2014 — Galen College of Nursing, a multi-campus and online educational institution based in Louisville, Ky., is launching a new online RN to BSN degree program in the summer of 2014. Designed to help new and working nurses advance their education to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare field, the Galen RN to BSN program offers an innovative curriculum with the aid of one of the most advanced learning platforms in educational use today.
“We are excited to add the new online RN to BSN to our nursing education programs after several years of work with healthcare experts and faculty to develop a highly customized, affordable and flexible curriculum,” said Mark A. Vogt, president of Galen College of Nursing. “Galen looks forward to helping not only those with associate degrees looking to take the next step in their careers but also students who are earning their first nursing degree, develop into healthcare advocates and thought leaders.”
Galen’s program was developed to help the nursing workforce prepare for industry trends identified by the Institute of Medicine, which projects nurses will need to achieve a higher level of education for the rapidly changing healthcare landscape. To ensure the field is ready for this anticipated evolution, the Institute’s target is that 80 percent of the nursing workforce will hold at least a bachelor’s degree by 2020.
Galen’s RN to BSN offers highly interactive, content-rich courses and the unique ability to have a special area of focus. The first special area of focus offered will be Leadership and Management developed in partnership with Lee Cockerell, former executive vice president at The Walt Disney Company.
Other program features include:
Since 1989, Galen has dedicated significant resources solely to quality nursing education. The new RN to BSN program compliments Galen College of Nursing’s current degree offerings at the Louisville campus, including ADN, LPN, and LPN to ADN Bridge programs. With new program additions now and in the future, Galen can steward its students through every step of their career path.
The online program will first be available to residents of Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, and Ohio, with plans to expand into Texas and other states throughout 2015. Students will have the opportunity to register for the program during the six different enrollment periods offered throughout the year.
Learn more about the new Galen College of Nursing Online RN to BSN program here, or visit our website to learn more about the school’s other programs and offerings.
About Galen College of Nursing
Founded over 20 years ago, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States. With a focus solely on nursing education, the College offers practical/vocational nurse (PN/VN) and associate degree nursing programs to students on its campuses in Louisville, Ky., San Antonio, Texas, Tampa Bay, Fla., and Cincinnati, Ohio. Galen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. For more information about Galen College of Nursing, visit our website.
December 11, 2013 – Louisville, KY – Galen College of Nursing has appointed Dr. Steve Hyndman to the position of Senior Vice President and Provost. “The continued evolution of the College requires the expansion of our academic leadership. Dr. Hyndman is a proven leader and ideal for this role as we move forward,” said Mark Vogt, President of Galen.
Dr. Hyndman has extensive background and experience in higher education combined with a doctorate in Higher Education Administration. Prior to his appointment to Provost, he served as Galen’s Vice President of Online Learning. Before joining Galen, Dr. Hyndman served as Dean, Graduate Education and Director of the Center for Educational Technology at Georgetown College, and Technology Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Education, and Director of Educational Technology at Eastern Kentucky University. He has also developed and taught online courses for the University of Phoenix. “I’m honored to serve in this new role for our college. We have outstanding faculty, staff, and students at Galen. I look forward to working with everyone to ensure we continue focusing on providing world-class education as well as a fulfilling work environment for the many respected professionals employed by our college,” said Dr. Hyndman.
Dr. Hyndman served four years as an elected school board member for the Fayette County Public School District—the second largest school district in Kentucky with over 32,000 students and 5,000 employees. He serves as the Public Commissioner for the National League for Nursing, Certified Nurse Educator Commission (2013-2015) and as a member of the Academic Excellence Committee of the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (2013-2014).
Editors and reporters: For interview opportunities, please contact College of Nursing Marketing Manager Anna Kitson at 502-410-6215, akitson@galencollege.edu.
Founded over 20 years ago, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States. With a focus solely on nursing education, the College offers practical/vocational nurse (PN/VN) and associate degree nursing programs to students on its campuses in Louisville, Ky., San Antonio, Texas, Tampa Bay, Fla., and Cincinnati, Ohio. Galen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. For more information about Galen College of Nursing, visit our website.
October 24, 2013 — Louisville, KY — Galen College of Nursing has opened a 3,000 square feet simulation center at its River Green campus, to be dedicated to College founder and Louisville resident, Kathryn M. Mershon, MSN, RN, CNAA, FAAN, with a dedication ceremony to take place on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The dedication ceremony will be kicked off by Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and other city and state leaders. This marks the completion of phase one of Galen’s Advanced Simulation Center development, which will double in size with phase two, scheduled for completion mid-2014. When complete, Galen College of Nursing will house one of the state’s largest high-fidelity nursing simulation centers.
Phase I of the new lab features three simulation rooms with supporting control and debriefing rooms. High-fidelity simulation refers to structured student learning experiences with the use of technologically advanced computerized mannequins, which are anatomically precise and reproduce physiologic responses. Students are administered sequential decision-making events within an environment that mimics a clinical setting and instructors can control the mannequins’ responses to the students’ interventions. The state-of-the-art laboratory addresses a critical component of nursing education’s ability to translate nursing theory into safe and effective patient care.
Mershon was Humana’s Chief Nursing Officer when the decision was made to open a nursing school to address a severe nursing shortage in the late 1980’s. Placed in charge of its creation by David A. Jones, Sr., Humana co-founder, she was instrumental in creating the organizational infrastructure, the development of curriculum and the approval of regulatory bodies to open three campuses of the Galen Health Institute, serving as President until 1992. Mershon was called upon again in 2006 to serve as Chairperson of the College’s independent board of directors.
Mershon is particularly pleased to see this use of technology evolve at the college she helped create. This technology is critical in the preparation of students to go into clinical settings with live patients. As nursing educators, it is invaluable to the development of critical thinking skills and the ability to assess and make real-time decisions. Students are also able to practice a procedure in a deliberate, controlled environment. It helps better prepare new graduates for transition into the workforce.
Said Mark Vogt, President Galen College of Nursing, “As a founder of the College and our board chair of seven years, Kathy Mershon has been unwavering in her efforts to provide nursing education that is both accessible and of the highest quality. The dedication of the Advanced Simulation Center honors Kathy’s enduring commitment to preparing our students to become competent and caring nurses and to advancing the profession.”
Editors and reporters: For interview opportunities, please contact College of Nursing Marketing Manager Anna Kitson at 502-410-6215, akitson@galencollege.edu.
Founded over 20 years ago, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States. With a focus solely on nursing education, the College offers practical/vocational nurse (PN/VN) and associate degree nursing programs to students on its campuses in Louisville, Ky., San Antonio, Texas, Tampa Bay, Fla., and Cincinnati, Ohio. Galen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. For more information about Galen College of Nursing, visit our website.
October 4, 2013 – LOUISVILLE, KY – Galen College of Nursing is pleased to announce that Joan L. Frey, EdD, RN, has been re-elected to a second term as Secretary on the National League for Nursing’s Board of Governors.
As a longtime League member, Dr. Frey has served as Council and Committee member, and Chair, Board of Governors. Dr. Frey has been re-elected to the 2013 to 2016 term, having served her first term as Board of Governors Secretary from 2010 to 2013.
The National League for Nursing is a leader in nursing education, advancing excellence and innovation in the preparation of a nursing workforce to advance the health of our nation. “NLN has emerged into the 21st century as the premier leader in nursing education through the active and mutually supportive work of its members and leadership,” said Dr. Frey. “I am honored and pleased to continue my role in the leadership of this organization which is so integral to the long-term growth and development of nursing education.”
Newly-elected National League for Nursing President Marsha Adams, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, congratulated Dr. Frey on her re-election to the post of secretary on the NLN Board of Governors. Said Dr. Adams, “The NLN is fortunate to have nurse educators of Dr. Frey’s caliber willing to give so generously of their time and experience. I am looking forward, during my term as President, to working with Dr. Frey as she continues to serve in the capacity of an officer of the NLN Board. Her leadership, dedication, and efforts are of great value to the NLN.”
As secretary, Dr. Frey will continue to be actively engaged in the NLN’s focus on quality standards, research, excellence in teaching/learning practices and public policy initiatives. Her long term work with the NLN allows her to help support the NLN and its members to meet the health care challenges of today and the future.
Dr. Frey joined Galen College of Nursing in 2008 as Dean of its main campus in Louisville, Kentucky. Galen Board of Directors Chairperson, Kathy Mershon, MSN, RN, CNAA, FAAN served on the NLN board with Dr. Frey in the 1990’s and had this to say of her long-time associate. “The first time I met Joan Frey, I knew she was special. She is engaged, conscientious and calls on her vast wisdom during decision making discussions. It is Galen’s great fortune to have her leading our Main Campus and the NLN is fortunate to have her serve as a board member.”
For more information about the National League for Nursing, please visit www.nln.org. For more information about Galen College of Nursing, visit www.galencollege.edu.
Editors and reporters: For interview opportunities, please contact NLN chief communications officer, Karen R. Klestzick, at 212-812-0376, kklestzick@nln.org or Galen College of Nursing Marketing Manager Anna Kitson at 502-410-6215, akitson@galencollege.edu.
Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the premier organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. The NLN offers faculty development, networking opportunities, testing services, nursing research grants, and public policy initiatives to its 38,000 individual and more than 1,200 institutional members, comprising nursing education programs across the spectrum of higher education and health care organizations.
Founded over 20 years ago, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States. With a focus solely on nursing education, the College offers practical/vocational nurse (PN/VN) and associate degree nursing programs to students on its campuses in Louisville, Ky., San Antonio, Texas, Tampa Bay, Fla., and Cincinnati, Ohio. Galen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. For more information about Galen College of Nursing, visit our website.
September 18, 2013 – LOUISVILLE, KY – Galen College of Nursing is pleased to announce that Patricia A. Mahoney, MSN, RN, CNE has been inducted into the National League for Nursing’s Academy of Nursing Education, with the credential of “Fellow.” She joins the academy’s 144 fellows representing nursing schools and programs throughout the United States.
The NLN established the Academy of Nursing Education in 2007 to foster excellence in nursing education by recognizing and capitalizing on the wisdom of nurse educators who have made sustained and significant contributions to nursing education. Fellows provide visionary leadership in nursing education and in the Academy of Nursing Education and support the vision of the NLN to promote standards of excellence in nursing education that will increase the number of graduates from all types of nursing programs. Fellows serve as important role models and resources for new educators and for those who aspire to become nurse educators.
Said Dr. Beverly A. Malone, NLN CEO, “The National League for Nursing relies on these accomplished individuals as allies in our efforts to prepare the numbers of excellent nurse educators we need if we are to eliminate the shortage of nurses plaguing America’s health care institutions. Nurse faculty and colleagues from other fields who contribute to excellence in nursing education and to the preparation of a nursing workforce that meets the needs of our ever-changing health care environment deserve this public recognition and the gratitude of all who are eager to elevate the status of the profession.”
As a newly named fellow, Ms. Mahoney has been recognized for her impact on nursing education. Ms. Mahoney helped create the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential by serving as the initial chair of the Test Development Committee and as a member of the Academic Nurse Educator Practice Analysis Advisory Committee. In addition, Ms. Mahoney has used her test development expertise to help nurse educators throughout the country improve their ability to develop valid and reliable classroom examinations.
“This is a well-deserved recognition,” shared Galen College of Nursing’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, Tracy Ortelli, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF. “Pat’s induction into the Academy of Nursing Education is a testament to her ongoing commitment to nursing education and her substantial contributions to the profession.”
The fellowships have been awarded by the NLN Board of Governors, the oversight body of the Academy of Nursing Education. The induction of new fellows and a meeting of fellows in the Academy of Nursing Education will be held in conjunction with the NLN’s annual Education Summit, October 18-20.
For more information about the Academy of Nursing Education, please visit their website. For more information about Galen College of Nursing, visit www.galencollege.edu.
Editors and reporters: For interview opportunities, please contact NLN chief communications officer, Karen R. Klestzick, at 212-812-0376, kklestzick@nln.org.
Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the premier organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. The NLN offers faculty development, networking opportunities, testing services, nursing research grants, and public policy initiatives to its 37,000 individual and more than 1,200 institutional members, comprising nursing education programs across the spectrum of higher education and health care organizations.
Founded over 20 years ago, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States. With a focus solely on nursing education, the College offers practical/vocational nurse (PN/VN) and associate degree nursing programs to over 3,000 students on its campuses in Louisville, Ky., San Antonio, Texas, Tampa Bay, Fla., and Cincinnati, Ohio. Galen is nationally accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. For more information about Galen College of Nursing, visit our website.
Louisville, Ky. — Galen College of Nursing has been awarded regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This designation, which represents the highest level of institutional accreditation in higher education, was awarded at the annual summer meeting of the SACSCOC Board of Trustees. The College’s five-year accreditation status is retroactive to January 1, 2013.
SACSCOC accreditation provides assurance of quality to the public that the College has demonstrated compliance with an established set of standards and criteria. Through the active engagement of faculty and staff in the accreditation process, Galen confirmed that it accomplishes its mission through the effectiveness of its resources, programs, services, and academic outcomes. In addition, this designation will help students with mobility as they continue their education, signals quality to prospective employers, promotes the College’s accountability to the public, and will serve to strengthen community partnerships and provide opportunities to foster new relationships throughout the healthcare community.
“In 2008, we embraced the challenge to achieve regional accreditation. Five years later, Galen College of Nursing has met this challenge,” said President Mark Vogt. “Achieving regional accreditation is a major milestone in the history of the College. This is an acknowledgement from our peers of the College’s dedication to providing its students with the highest quality of nursing education possible, and it validates our faculty and staff’s commitment to excellence. We are proud to share this accomplishment with our students, alumni, and communities. This is an exciting time for the College and is a transformative moment in our evolution – we are truly just getting started on what we will contribute to the nursing profession.”
SACSCOC accreditation allows the College to apply to expand its nursing program offerings which includes the development of a baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BSN). “The future of healthcare in the U.S. will require that nurses have increased opportunities to advance their educational preparation,” said Vice President for Academic Affairs, Tracy A. Ortelli, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF. “Regional accreditation positions Galen College of Nursing to strategically move forward in order to help fill this growing and important educational need.”
Founded over 20 years ago, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States. With a focus solely on nursing education, the College offers practical/vocational nurse (PN/VN) and associate degree nursing programs to students on its campuses in Louisville, Ky., San Antonio, Texas, Tampa Bay, Fla., and Cincinnati, Ohio. Galen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. For more information about Galen College of Nursing, visit our website.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. The mission of the Commission on Colleges is the improvement of education in the South through accreditation. The accreditation process is based on concepts of integrity and honesty with the goal of improving institutional standards and encouraging innovation in higher education. For questions about the accreditation status of Galen College of Nursing, contact: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, 404-679-4501.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Galen College of Nursing was named to the 2013 Presidential Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This designation is the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement.
Galen College of Nursing has a long history of service-learning and believes strongly in preparing our graduates to be active leaders, and participants in an ever-changing world said Mark Vogt, Galen College President, “We’re honored to receive this prestigious award and owe much of it to the students themselves. They’re the energy driving our commitment and they’re the ones who make it all happen.”
This is the fourth year that Galen College has been named to this dedicated list of community service honorees. With its more than 3,000 students and 500 employees, Galen provided over 12,000 hours of service to the communities of Louisville, Ky., Cincinnati, Ohio, San Antonio, Texas and Tampa Bay, Fla.
“Congratulations to Galen College of Nursing, its faculty, and students for its commitment to service, both in and out of the classroom,” said Wendy Spencer, CEO of CNCS. “Through its work, institutions of higher education are helping improve their local communities and create a new generation of leaders by challenging students to go beyond the traditional college experience and solve local challenges.”
Inspired by the thousands of college students who traveled across the country to support relief efforts along the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina, CNCS has administered the award since 2006 and manages the program in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as the American Council on Education and Campus Compact.
More information on eligibility and the full list of Honor Roll awardees can be found here.
About Galen College of Nursing
Founded over 20 years ago, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States. With a focus solely on nursing education, Galen offers practical/vocational Nurse (PN/VN) and associate degree nursing programs to over 3,000 students on its campuses in Louisville, Ky., San Antonio, Texas, Tampa Bay, Fla., and Cincinnati, Ohio. Galen is nationally accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and is also a candidate for accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. For questions about the accreditation status of Galen College of Nursing, contact: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, 404.679.4501.
The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors the nation’s leading higher education institutions and their students, faculty and staff for their commitment to bettering their communities through service. These are institutions that reflect the values of exemplary community service and achieve meaningful outcomes in their communities.
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, the Social Innovation Fund and other programs, and leads President Obama’s national call to service initiative, United We Serve.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., January 22, 2013 – – – Beginning in April, Galen College of Nursing will offer an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program for students interested in becoming a Registered Nurse (RN). Currently, the campus in Louisville offers a bridge program for those students who are already a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
“The ADN program is a wonderful new addition to our established LPN and LPN-to-ADN Bridge programs, designed to be completed in only two years,” said Joan L. Frey, EdD, MSN, Dean of Galen’s main campus in Louisville, Kentucky. “The new ADN program will allow Kentuckiana area students an additional option to consider in pursuit of a professional career as a registered nurse.”
Galen has been educating nurses in this community for more than 20 years and with the addition of this program, will help many more students achieve their dream of making a difference in the lives of the patients they care for at area healthcare facilities.
In addition, Galen College is among the top nursing schools in the U.S. in terms of National Council Licensure Examination pass rates, with Galen graduates’ average scores consistently exceeding the national average.
About Galen College of Nursing
Founded over 20 years ago, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States. With a focus solely on nursing education, Galen offers practical/vocational Nurse (PN/VN) and associate degree nursing programs to nearly 3,000 students on its campuses in Louisville, Ky., San Antonio, Texas, Tampa Bay, Fla., and Cincinnati, Ohio. Galen is nationally accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and is also a candidate for accreditation with the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. For questions about the accreditation status of Galen College of Nursing, contact: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, 404.679.4501. For more information about Galen College of Nursing, visit our website.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., January 4, 2013—-Today, Galen College of Nursing announces that Steve Hyndman, Vice President of Online has been appointed as the Public Commissioner of the Certified Nurse Educator Commission by the National League for Nursing (NLN) Academic Nurse Educator Certification Program (ANECP).
The Public Commissioner is appointed to represent the direct and indirect users of Certified Nurse Educator services and to effectively advocate for public protection. The Public Commissioner has the same privileges and authority, and is expected to perform the same duties as those of all other Certification Commissioners.
Prior to joining Galen, Dr. Hyndman was Associate Dean, Graduate Education & Director, Center for Educational Technology at Georgetown College. He also taught Educational Leadership and was Director of Educational Technology at Eastern Kentucky University. Dr. Hyndman served in the US Air Force for many years and served as Chief both in the Complaints and Investigations branch as well as the Exercise and Evaluation branch for the Office of the Inspector General.
About Galen College of Nursing
Founded over 20 years ago, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States. With a focus solely on nursing education, Galen offers practical/vocational Nurse (PN/VN) and associate degree nursing programs to nearly 3,000 students on its campuses in Louisville, Ky., San Antonio, Texas, Tampa Bay, Fla., and Cincinnati, Ohio. Galen is nationally accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and is also a candidate for accreditation with the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. For questions about the accreditation status of Galen College of Nursing, contact: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, 404.679.4501. For more information about Galen College of Nursing, visit our website.
SAN ANTONIO, TX-May 25, 2012--Galen College of Nursing is expanding its campus by more than one-third to meet increased student demand at the One Technology Center campus (OTC) and making extensive renovations and updates to the Brownwood campus in San Antonio. At OTC, located at 7411 John Smith, Suite 300, Galen, which previously leased 30,000 square feet, is taking over additional space on the eighth floor, adding 15,000 square feet to the campus. This space will provide areas, equipment, and resources to help students with learning as well as additional space for faculty needs.
One of the most notable additions on the campus will be the Nancy K. Maebius Student Success Center & Library. This center, on the eighth floor, is double the size of the current library and resource center. The Student Success Center will not only have computers for student use, but also the addition of quiet meeting rooms, individual testing rooms and a resource area where students can meet with their counselor or tutor. The center is named in honor of Nancy K. Maebius, Ph.D., MSN, BSN, R.N., a 40-year veteran of nursing practice and education, as well as a researcher and expert in the field. Maebius has been a consultant, educator and faculty member for Galen for more than 20 years.
“Dr. Maebius has been a champion for vocational nursing by authoring and co-authoring textbooks, writing study guides, offering one-on-one tutoring and actively and successfully advocating for vocational and registered nursing policy change,” said Dr. Vivian Lilly, Dean of Galen College of Nursing’s San Antonio campus. “The Nancy K. Maebius Student Success Center & Library creates a learning environment that embraces the values and passion that Nancy continues to exhibit as a nursing educator and advocate.”
Another significant project is the new high-fidelity Simulation Center. This 3,000-square-foot, multipurpose simulation center is a space where students respond and perform in real-time patient situations like those they will one day encounter in the nursing field. The new Simulation Center includes three separate simulation rooms so that three different simulations can be held at once, much like nurses see in any given day in a hospital setting. A multi-patient simulation area provides space for full simulation on non-private room scenarios like those seen in obstetrics and nursery situations. The Simulation Center also includes a nursing station, debriefing rooms and control rooms with video playback technology.
“The Simulation Center will provide supplemental experiences for students’ clinical site learning,” said Lilly. “It will give them an opportunity to participate in situations that they may not encounter at their clinical learning sites, therefore enhancing their skills and readiness to deal with situations once they are nurses.”
Other changes within the expansion project include:
At Brownwood, located at 4440 Piedras Drive South, Suite 200, Galen is investing in a renovation of the current space to make it more consistent with the OTC campus and to better meet the needs of students.
These renovations include:
About Galen College of Nursing
Founded more than 20 years ago, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States. With a focus solely on nursing education, Galen offers practical/vocational Nurse (PN/VN) and associate degree nursing programs to nearly 3,000 students on its campuses in Louisville, Ky., San Antonio, Texas, Tampa Bay, Fla., and Cincinnati, Ohio. Galen is nationally accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and is also a candidate for accreditation with the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate degrees. For questions about the accreditation status of Galen College of Nursing, contact: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, 404.679.4501 or visit our website.
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 branch campuses and extended classrooms in Florida, Ohio, and Texas. Branch campus accreditation is dependent upon the continued accreditation of the Main Campus. For complete information on the accreditation of Galen’s programs, please click here.
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