Galen College of Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

Former name	Galen Health Institute (1994–2005)
Motto	We Change The Life Of One To Care For The Lives Of Many.
Type	Private for-profit nursing college
Established	1989
Founder	Humana Health Institutes, Inc.
Accreditation	SACSCOC, ACEN, CCNE
Affiliation	HCA Healthcare
Location	Louisville , Kentucky , United States
Campus	Multiple Sites
Website	galencollege.edu

Galen College of Nursing is a private for-profit nursing college with multiple locations in the United States. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ^[6] Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), ^[7] and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. ^[8]

History

The college was established in Louisville, Kentucky, by Humana Inc., in 1989, and was originally known as Galen Health Institutes. ^{[9] [10]} The college originally offered only a one-year licensed practical nurse (LPN) program in Louisville, San Antonio, Texas, ^[11] and St. Petersburg, Florida. ^[9]

In 2005, the college gained accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education which permits the college to offer the two-year Associate of Science in Nursing degree that enables graduates to become registered nurses (RNs). ^[9] In connection with these changes, the college adopted its current name, Galen College of Nursing. ^[9]

HCA Healthcare, purchased a majority stake in the organization in 2020. ^[12] The school now offers an additional online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs for RNs who wish to further their education. ^[13]

In June 2025 the university was placed on Warning status by its educational accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, after the accreditor's board found significant non-compliance with its standards of student achievement and access to archived student course catalogs. ^[14]

2023 NCLEX pass rate

Note that not all campus data is published for NCLEX pass rates

• RN ^[15]
  • Gainesville - 100%
  • Cincinnati - 94.92%
  • Gainesville - 100.00%
  • Miami - 87.37%
  • Myrtle Beach - 93.33%
  • Nashville - 100.00%
  • Richmond - 100.00%
  • San Antonio & Austin 90.34%
  • Tampa Bay - 91.74%
• PN ^[15]
  • Gainesville - 100%
  • Tampa Bay - 81.82%
  • San Antonio/Austin - 95.5%

Campuses

• Asheville, North Carolina ^[16]
• Austin, Texas ^[17]
• Cincinnati, Ohio ^{[18] [19]}
• Dallas (Richardson), Texas ^{[20] [3]}
• Gainesville, Florida ^[21]
• Hazard, Kentucky ^[22]
• Houston, Texas ^[23]
• Louisville, Kentucky ^[24]
• Miami, Florida ^[25]
• Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ^[26]
• Nashville, Tennessee ^[27]
• Pikeville, Kentucky ^[28]
• Richmond, Virginia ^[29]
• Roanoke, Virginia ^[30]
• San Antonio, Texas ^{[31] [11]}
• Sarasota, Florida ^{[32] [4]}
• Tampa Bay, Florida ^[33]

See also

• Research College of Nursing

References

1. "Medical City Healthcare announces Galen College Of Nursing North Texas campus". Medical City Healthcare. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
2. "HCA Healthcare and Galen College of Nursing Announce Eighth New Campus". www.businesswire.com. June 13, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
3. "Nursing school set to open next year in Richardson office campus". Dallas News. September 27, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
4. Rego, Max. "Galen College of Nursing and Arizona College of Nursing open new campuses in Sarasota". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
5. HealthLeaders. "Galen College of Nursing to Open 13th Campus This Fall". www.healthleadersmedia.com. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
6. "Home". SACSCOC. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
7. "Search ACEN Accredited Nursing Programs". www.acenursing.com. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
8. "Accreditation". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
9. Corbin, Brett (April 11, 2005). "Galen nursing school gets accreditation to offer RN program". Business First. Louisville. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
10. "Our Story". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
11. "Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio Rankings". www.collegefactual.com. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
12. Taylor, David (May 10, 2022). "HCA Healthcare looks to address staffing shortage with purchase of nursing school". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
13. "Galen College of Nursing". Galen College of Nursing. Archived from the original on October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
14. "Disclosure Statement Regarding the Status of Galen College of Nursing Louisville, KY". Southern Association of Colleges and Schools . Retrieved July 5, 2025.
15. "NCLEX Prep".
16. "Asheville". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
17. "Austin". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
18. "Cincinnati Campus". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
19. "Nursing school opens local campus". Business Courier. Cincinnati. June 11, 2007. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
20. "Dallas, TX". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
21. "Gainesville, FL". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
22. "Hazard, KY". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
23. "Houston, TX". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
24. "Louisville, KY". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
25. "Miami". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
26. "Myrtle Beach". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
27. "Nashville, TN". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
28. "Pikeville, KY". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
29. "Richmond, VA". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
30. "Roanoke, VA Campus Page". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
31. "San Antonio, TX". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
32. "Sarasota". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
33. "Tampa Bay, FL". Galen College of Nursing. Retrieved January 24, 2023.

External links

• Official website

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