no cost for new students
for new students
per semester credit hour
tuition for core Nursing Courses
*Six starts per year – in January, April, May, July, September, and October
Because distance education authorization requirements vary by state, the program may not be available in all states. In order to enroll and continue enrollment in the program, students in the Online RN to BSN program must remain a resident of a state in which Galen has all necessary approvals. Please contact our Admissions team for questions related to your specific state.
For complete information related to admission, progression, and graduation, please see the student catalog.
We’re happy to complete a no-obligation, preliminary transfer credit review with unofficial transcripts. For a preliminary transfer credit review please call to speak to one of our Admissions Specialists (844) 848-1515.
Students who begin Galen’s online RN to BSN program will receive the Nursing Capstone course at no cost, reducing the total program tuition by $1,580! In order to qualify, students must be new to the program, and must enroll in and complete a minimum of one course per semester through graduation.
Because distance education authorization requirements vary by state, the program may not be available in all states. In order to enroll and continue enrollment in the program, students in the Online RN to BSN program must remain a resident of a state in which Galen has all necessary approvals. Please contact our Admissions team for questions related to your specific state.
No, but you are welcome on campus any time you wish to use our resources in the pursuit of your nursing degree and of course, for graduation! Even testing is online, as well.
There is one practicum that will require on-ground work to complete your nursing degree program, but you can be set up for this coursework in the community where you live. It consists of 48 hours of planning and implementing a change project in a healthcare or community setting with your own preceptor.
When the time comes, we will work with you to help identify the location in your community best suited for your needs, as well as the preceptor in that institution based on a professional project scope you will be required to develop with your faculty.
Our online faculty share the same commitment and dedication to student success as their on ground counterparts. Online nursing degree program faculty are required to respond to online education students’ requests within twenty-four (24) hours. While the online faculty is focused on academic questions raised by students, Galen maintains technical support twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, to ensure that students are able to log on and send messages to their instructors any time needed.
Yes, depending on timing and where it falls in a week, but could be between 2 – 5 days.
Galen students currently enrolled in the associate degree in nursing (ADN) program in the last term of coursework, or Galen ADN program graduates who have not yet attained registered nurse licensure, may be conditionally accepted and begin taking general education courses. Students will gain full acceptance and be able to enroll in nursing courses (NSG), upon obtaining RN licensure.
Prospective students who plan to continue their educational studies are encouraged to speak with Galen staff members about the plans and to request assistance in answering questions regarding the transfer of credit.
Transfer credits for RN to BSN students, including general education and nursing course credits, will be evaluated for transfer following the Transfer Credit Module in our transfer credit policy and is evaluated on an individual basis.
Yes, but you are required to register for at least six (6) credit hours per semester to be eligible if qualified for Title IV loan programs.
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.
All courses within the Online RN to BSN program are Quality Matters™ certified. This certification represents that these courses are of high quality, and reflects the College’s commitment to our students, all of which are part of Galen’s mission. 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, Tennessee, 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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