Choose your path from one of Galen College of Nursing’s focused programs. Each creates a way for you to enter nursing or move your nursing career forward. Every program is pure nursing.
If you’re new to nursing…
Looking for speed? The fastest route into nursing is to become a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN). Our PN/VN diploma program prepares you to take the NCLEX-PN® in as little as one year.
Have your practical or vocational nursing license? Become an RN in as little as 18 months through our streamlined LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge program.
Once you’re a registered nurse, you can shape your nursing career toward a specialty or a new role in leadership or education. Complete your BSN, add a master’s or doctorate degree—expand your possibilities, all online for our post-licensure (post-RN) students.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
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HCA Educational Assistance - Galen Grant
The above provides general information about available programs. Tuition and fees subject to change. Please see Galen’s Cost of Attendance for complete information. Certain colleagues are not eligible to participate in these programs. This includes colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), unless their CBA permits participation. These colleagues should go to HCAhrAnswers.com to view the program that applies.
HCA Educational Assistance - Online MSN
Please see the Online Campus Student Catalog for complete information. The above provides general information about available programs. Tuition and fees subject to change. Please see Galen’s Cost of Attendance for complete information. Certain colleagues are not eligible to participate in these programs. This includes colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), unless their CBA permits participation. These colleagues should go to HCAhrAnswers.com to view the program that applies.
HCA Educational Assistance - Online RN to BSN
Please see the Online Campus Student Catalog for complete information. The above provides general information about available programs. Tuition and fees subject to change. Please see Galen’s Cost of Attendance for complete information. Certain colleagues are not eligible to participate in these programs. This includes colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), unless their CBA permits participation. These colleagues should go to HCAhrAnswers.com to view the program that applies.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Applications will be accepted through July 15th for the September 2nd start.
Please note, some courses may be offered online, and offerings may vary on a quarterly basis. Contact your Enrollment Counselor to learn more.
Galen’s Online RN to BSN and Online MSN programs also include virtual simulation and specialty-focused electives. Learn more!
The DNP program is offered in January, May and September. Ready? Apply today!
Here are the transcripts needed for each online program:
Online RN to BSN: Associate Degree Transcript
Online MSN: Bachelor Degree Transcript
Online DNP: MSN Degree Transcript and statistics course showing B or better
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Galen’s part-time PN/VN program is only offered at Louisville & San Antonio Campuses.
Galen offers three online programs for those who already have their RN license: RN to BSN, DNP (next term start is Jan. 5, 2026) & MSN (next term start is May 4, 2026) . These programs are offered in all states except for Washington. Tip: These are also known as “Post-licensure” programs, signifying nursing education after achieving a license as an RN.
Galen offers four On Campus programs for those who are new to nursing: BSN, ADN, LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge, and PN/VN. Programs vary by campus. Tip: These are also known as “Pre-licensure” programs, signifying nursing education before achieving a license as an RN.
Who is a readmission student? Any former Galen student who attended a program and experienced a break in enrollment from their program, either withdrawn or dismissed. This includes former students who are requesting to change programs or campus locations. This does not include graduates who are applying to a new nursing program. NOTE: If you have never been enrolled at Galen or graduated from a Galen program and would like to enroll in a new one, learn more about your next steps at How to Apply.
Who is a readmission student? Any former Galen student who attended a program and experienced a break in enrollment from their program, either withdrawn or dismissed. This includes former students who are requesting to change programs or campus locations. This does not include graduates who are applying to a new nursing program.
Learn more about career advancement opportunities in nursing with a graduate degree through this resource on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
You may have the ability to take some classes online — if an online course is available at your campus/program and if you choose to take a course online. Courses in an online format vary by campus and program, and are not guaranteed. Ask your Enrollment Counselor for more information about online courses.
Please note, Galen does not accept transfer credits for undergraduate nursing courses.
The required general education hours for this program may be less than you think if you have qualifying transfer credit from another college. If you are interested in transferring to Galen, ask your enrollment counselor for a free transfer credit review to learn more about how many credits you need to complete your desired program. In the meantime, learn more about transferring to Galen.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program
LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge program
If you are interested in the Online RN to BSN, Online MSN, and Online DNP programs, these are your next steps.
If you are interested in the Practical/Vocational, 2-Year ADN, LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge, 3-Year BSN at your campus — these are your next steps.
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Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a licensed practical/vocational nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a licensed practical/vocational nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a licensed practical/vocational nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a licensed practical/vocational nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a licensed practical/vocational nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a licensed practical/vocational nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a licensed practical/vocational nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a licensed practical/vocational nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Explore resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website that can connect you with CareerOneStop for an estimation of earnings as a registered nurse in your area.
Learn more about the types of patient groups you can work with as an RN through this resources on the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
“Post-licensure” is a term for nursing education programs you could choose after you’ve earned your RN license. Galen’s post-licensure programs include the Online RN to BSN, Online MSN, and Online DNP.
“Pre-licensure” is a term for nursing programs you would follow before you’ve earned your license as an RN. Pre-licensure nursing programs at Galen can include the BSN, ADN, LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge, and PN/VN. Programs vary by campus.
The start date for the MSN & DNP programs is January, 2025. Get started now!
The start date for the Online RN to BSN program is October 28, 2024. Get started now!
Some term starts may vary by campus or program. Find your campus to learn more.
Applicants may be granted conditional acceptance into the MSN program at the Program Director’s discretion. Students admitted must complete six (6) semester credits at the master’s level with an earned grade of “B” or greater in each course taken to gain full acceptance to Galen’s MSN program.
Applicants may be granted conditional acceptance into the Online RN to BSN program at Galen’s discretion. Students admitted with a conditional status must maintain satisfactory standing (a grade of ‘C’ or above and a cumulative GPA of 2.0) or may be subject to dismissal. Students will gain full acceptance upon obtaining RN licensure.
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Students accepted into Galen’s LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge Option within six months of graduating from Galen’s PN/VN program will be required to provide proof of current, active, unencumbered PN/VN license as a course registration requirement for NUR 202 LPN/LVN to RN Role Transition.
Galen PN/VN grads qualify with a 2.0 if the LPN/LVN Bridge program is begun within 2 quarters of earning your PN/VN diploma.
If you are transferring to Galen, ask your enrollment counselor for a free transfer credit review to learn more about how many credits you need to complete your desired program.
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