Welcome to our Nashville campus – right in the heart of downtown! Did you know Galen’s nursing school is regionally accredited and 100% focused on nursing education? That means everything we do – from our student success center to our simulation labs to our advanced curriculum – is designed to help you pass the NCLEX® and become a well-prepared nurse. With early hands-on learning and no prerequisites, you’re closer to becoming a nurse than you think.
Discover the Pure Nursing difference at Galen! Join us for an on-campus Open House and Galen Day, where you can tour our state-of-the-art facility, meet faculty, and learn more about our nursing degree programs. Current students and alumni, bring in your friends and family to show them the campus and ask any questions.
Discover the Pure Nursing difference at Galen! Join us for an on-campus Open House and Galen Day, where you can tour our state-of-the-art facility, meet faculty, and learn more about our nursing degree programs. Current students, bring in your friends and family to show them the campus and ask any questions.
Are you new to nursing or looking to advance your nursing career?
Click one of the buttons below to see what programs are the best fit for you!
Earn your BSN and maximize your nursing skill set and earning potential in one streamlined 36-month program. Learn more!
Earn your ADN and start working as an Registered Nurse in as little as 24 months. Then pursue your BSN online when you’re ready. Learn more!
This program is the ideal next step for LPNs or LVNs to become a Registered Nurse. Only 15-18 months to complete full-time! Learn more!
This program is the ideal next step for LPNs or LVNs to become a Registered Nurse. Only 15-18 months to complete full-time! Learn more!
Created by nurses, for nurses, this innovative online program is designed for Registered Nurses seeking a Baccalaureate degree. Learn more!
Our MSN (Nurse Educator Specialty) is designed for BSN-prepared nurses interested in advancing into teaching others! Learn more!
Our MSN (Leadership Specialty) is designed for BSN-prepared nurses interested in advancing into healthcare leadership roles. Learn more!
The Post-Master’s Nurse Educator Certificate provides nurses with a graduate degree an opportunity to prepare for a nurse educator role. Learn more!
Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a prelicensure program for students that are new to nursing. This nursing degree program prepares students to graduate with their BSN in 3 years. This program is offered at our Nashville campus.
Program Details Curriculum Admissions Requirements Tuition & Fees
Our Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is a 2-year ADN program for students that are new to nursing. Upon graduation, students will be well-prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN® to become a registered nurse (RN). This program is offered at our Nashville campus, and features a strong clinical-based curriculum to prepare students for the hands-on experience needed in the nursing field.
Program Details Curriculum Admissions Requirements Tuition & Fees
Our Licensed Practical Nursing to Associate Degree in Nursing (LPN to ADN) is a bridge program for current LPNs looking to advance their career. Offered at our Nashville campus, the LPN to ADN Bridge can be completed in as little as 15 months.
Program Details Curriculum Admissions Requirements Tuition & Fees
Our accredited online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program is designed for current registered nurses looking to advance their career. With classes offered completely online, this program can be completed in as little as 12 months.
* Proof of current, active, unencumbered RN licensure is required to enroll in the first nursing course of this program. Applicants who have an earned associate degree in nursing but are not yet licensed may begin the application process. Complete information regarding admission requirements may be found in the Student Catalog.
Program Details Curriculum Admissions Requirements Tuition & Fees
Campus Address:
1100 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37203
Admissions: (615) 277-6363
Campus: (615) 277-6300
Edison Building
1200 SW 145th Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
Admissions: (954) 634-3000
Main: (954) 634-3200
Tuesday, May 25 & Wednesday, May 26
| ACT | SAT Exam taken on or after 03/05/16 | Multilevel PAX | ATI TEAS |
|---|---|---|---|
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20 |
1100 |
101 |
58.7 |
Applicants may be granted acceptance into the College based upon equivalent entrance test scores on other qualifying examinations, including the HESI A2, and TEAS, or evidence of a previously earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Please contact your admissions representative for more information on equivalent examinations and test scores. Admission test scores must have been earned within the last five years.
| ACT | SAT Exam taken on or after 03/05/16 | Multilevel PAX | ATI TEAS |
|---|---|---|---|
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19 |
1030 |
95 |
55 |
Applicants may be granted acceptance into the College based upon equivalent entrance test scores on other qualifying examinations, including the HESI A2, and TEAS, or evidence of a previously earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Please contact your admissions representative for more information on equivalent examinations and test scores. Admission test scores must have been earned within the last five years.
| Entrance Exam | Qualifying Test Score |
|---|---|
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ACT |
18 |
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SAT Exam taken on or after 03/05/16 |
980 |
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Multilevel PAX |
90 |
*Galen PN/VN graduates with a GPA of 2.0 or greater qualifies for the Galen LPN/LVN to RN Bridge Option provided the student begins within two quarters of successfully completing the PN/VN program.
**Students accepted into Galen’s ADN program, LPN/LVN to RN 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.
| TUITION & FEES | COST ESTIMATE |
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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
$400 per quarter credit hour
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NURSING EDUCATION COURSES |
$415 per quarter credit hour |
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TECHNOLOGY FEE |
$100 per online course |
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LAB FEE |
$50 per lab course |
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CLINICAL FEE |
$125 per clinical course |
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BOOKS (ESTIMATED NEW) |
$2,400 |
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REGISTRATION FEE |
$100 (Due after acceptance, paid during the enrollment appointment) |
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BACKGROUND FEE
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$100 (Due after acceptance, paid during the enrollment appointment)
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UNIFORM & SUPPLIES (ESTIMATED)
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$250 (Requires purchase of leather shoes, wristwatch with a second hand, stethoscope, penlight, bandage scissors, blood pressure cuff, CPR certification, and uniforms)
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PHYSICAL EXAM AND REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS
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Cost varies depending on health insurance |
Gainful Employment Disclosure: For more information about our graduation rates, median debt of students who completed our programs, and other important information, please visit galenstaging.mystagingwebsite.com/consumer-disclosures.
| TUITION & FEES | COST ESTIMATE |
|---|---|
|
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
$400 per quarter credit hour
|
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NURSING EDUCATION COURSES |
$415 per quarter credit hour |
|
TECHNOLOGY FEE |
$100 per online course |
|
LAB FEE |
$50 per lab course |
|
CLINICAL FEE |
$125 per clinical course |
|
BOOKS (ESTIMATED NEW) |
$2,750 |
|
REGISTRATION FEE |
$100 (Due after acceptance, paid during the enrollment appointment) |
|
BACKGROUND FEE
|
$100 (Due after acceptance, paid during the enrollment appointment)
|
|
UNIFORM & SUPPLIES (ESTIMATED)
|
$250 (Requires purchase of leather shoes, wristwatch with a second hand, stethoscope, penlight, bandage scissors, blood pressure cuff, CPR certification, and uniforms)
|
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PHYSICAL EXAM AND REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS
|
Cost varies depending on health insurance |
Gainful Employment Disclosure: For more information about our graduation rates, median debt of students who completed our programs, and other important information, please visit galenstaging.mystagingwebsite.com/consumer-disclosures.
| TUITION & FEES | COST ESTIMATE |
|---|---|
|
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
$400 per quarter credit hour
|
|
NURSING EDUCATION COURSES |
$445 per quarter credit hour |
|
TECHNOLOGY FEE |
$100 per online course |
|
LAB FEE |
$50 per lab course |
|
CLINICAL FEE |
$125 per clinical course |
|
BOOKS (ESTIMATED NEW) |
$3,600 |
|
REGISTRATION FEE |
$100 (Due after acceptance, paid during the enrollment appointment) |
|
BACKGROUND FEE
|
$100 (Due after acceptance, paid during the enrollment appointment)
|
|
UNIFORM & SUPPLIES (ESTIMATED)
|
$250 (Requires purchase of leather shoes, wristwatch with a second hand, stethoscope, penlight, bandage scissors, blood pressure cuff, CPR certification, and uniforms)
|
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PHYSICAL EXAM AND REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS
|
Cost varies depending on health insurance |
Gainful Employment Disclosure: For more information about our graduation rates, median debt of students who completed our programs, and other important information, please visit galenstaging.mystagingwebsite.com/consumer-disclosures.
The Net Price Calculator is a guide to assist in the early stages of financial planning for college. It will provide a non-binding estimate of federal, state, and institutional aid eligibility based on federal methodology.
Please note this calculator is for estimate only and was created to help individuals gauge what kind of financial aid may be available to help cover the cost of college attendance. Actual award package will vary, depending on time of year, regulatory changes, and availability of funds.
Students at Galen College of Nursing may be eligible for a wide range of funding to help pay for nursing degree programs, including Title IV funding programs provided by the United States Department of Education. Additionally, some students may be eligible for nursing student loans and grants for nursing school.
As part of the enrollment process, each nursing student will receive the information necessary to process their nursing school financial aid application. This information will usually be delivered via email.
No. Applicants may provide evidence of a previously earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in lieu of a pre-admission test score. For more information, see our Admissions Requirements.
Yes, Federal Financial Aid is available to students who qualify. For more information about student loans, please contact your campus Financial Aid department.
Galen’s requirements for clinical experiences are similar to those you will encounter in your professional nursing career. All requirements are designed to ensure continuity of patient care, as well as to protect students, healthcare providers, and patients from the manifestation and spread of diseases.
All students are required to provide proof of the following immunizations in order to participate in clinical experiences. Download Requirements.
Take a moment to view the technical requirements for our courses.
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.
Effective September 22, 2021, the associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Nashville Campus located in Nashville, TN is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on September 22, 2023.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000. http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp.
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
To learn more about the accreditation of our existing programs, please visit our accreditation page.
Many Galen students work while attending nursing school. However, if you are attending Galen on a full-time basis, it is best to work a very minimal amount of hours. Our nursing degree programs require a considerable amount of time outside the classroom for reading, studying, assignments, etc. You must be very disciplined with your time to be successful at Galen if you plan to work while attending.
In the evaluation of transfer credit, Galen utilizes TES®, the Transfer Evaluation System from CollegeSource which is the premier interactive database of course data from institutions of higher education to track and display previously approved courses for transfer. The equivalencies shown are for information purposes only and are subject to change due to changes in curriculum. Galen does not transfer in developmental, pre-licensure, or nursing courses taken prior to achieving an RN license.
If you have college credit that you would like to compare to this listing, please go here and follow instructions. If an equivalency is not listed, please contact one of our admissions representatives at (877) 223-7040 who can work with you to submit your courses for evaluation.
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Effective September 22, 2021, the associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Nashville Campus located in Nashville, TN is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on September 22, 2023.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000. http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp.
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
The baccalaureate degree in nursing program 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.
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 off-campus instructional sites in Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Branch campus accreditation is dependent upon the continued accreditation of the Main Campus.
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs make certain disclosures to enrolled and prospective students, parents, employees, and the public. Galen makes this information available to you online at https://galenstaging.mystagingwebsite.com/consumer-disclosures/.
