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Existing Nurses Can Earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in as Little as a Year

  • Time to Complete: 12-16 months Full-Time
  • Primary Class Mode: Online
  • Start Times: 6x/year
  • Best Next Step If: You’re an RN with an ADN
  • Offered at: Online in most states

Get more out of your career as an RN with more opportunity to advance and specialize. Our online BSN program at Galen College of Nursing is CCNE-accredited and created by RNs, for RNs.

This program is streamlined, thorough, and flexible. Depending upon your work and life schedule, you can take a session off, complete one course a session, or complete the program quickly by taking more than one course per session. Full-time students typically complete the online RN to BSN program in 12 – 16 months.

When you’re ready, we’re ready. With six start times a year and all classes online, there’s no reason to wait. Start now.

  • Earn a bachelor’s degree
  • Have the potential to advance your career
  • Prepare yourself to earn a graduate degree in the future

How to Start: Post-Licensure

Our application is free and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. No essays required. 


Note for the Online DNP program: 

  • If you’re not yet ready to apply, speak your Enrollment Counselor, call us at 844-848-1515.

Once we receive your application, a Galen representative will call you to schedule an appointment with the Enrollment Counselor assigned to you. If we don’t reach you immediately, don’t worry! We will keep trying to reach you via phone and email. If you’re ready to make your appointment now, call us at 877-223-7040.

After you’ve submitted your application, we’ll be in touch to collect required documents.

Required Documents: 

  • Official College Transcript: Submit your official college transcript.
  • Active RN Licensure: Our team will confirm proof of active RN licensure.
  • Note: If you are applying to the DNP program specifically, you will also be required to provide a current curriculum vitae or resume to show 1 year of full-time employment in a nursing or health-related administrative role.
  • Note: If you are applying to the Fast Track option for the BSN program specifically, you will also be required to provide a proof of your bachelor’s in a non-nursing discipline.

Optional Documents:

  • If you’re interested in reviewing transfer credits: please provide your official college transcripts for any courses you want us to consider for transfer credit.

Contact our enrollment team with any questions (844-848-1515onlineadmissions@galencollege.edu). We want your process to be as smooth as possible.

If you’re accepted and you’ve submitted all required documentation, the next step will be to attend an Enrollment Appointment. Our enrollment team will be in touch to get you scheduled.

During this appointment, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions before you make a commitment to attend Galen. There is no pressure! When you’re ready, we’ll walk you through final paperwork and we’ll get you registered for classes. Welcome to Galen!

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How We Help You Succeed

Receive individualized support that aligns with your educational and career goals. We help you start strong and remain on a successful path to graduation.

More on Personalized Support

You have access to the right resources, when and how you need them. Get free tutoring from professional nursing educators. Talk with academic advisors through chat or a virtual appointment. Get career support to plan your next move.

Learn more about what it’s like to be a student here.

The faculty advisors and professional tutors (trained experts in nursing education) at Galen are knowledgeable and friendly. They provide you with one-on-one help and can answer your coursework and career questions. Think of them as your teammates.

Academic Advisor: You know their name; they know yours. This is your “primary care” academic advisor. Meet regularly by appointment.

On-demand live chat: Reach out to our academic advising team during business hours and get fast, accurate answers when you need them.

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