Galen College of Nursing's new Orlando campus now enrolling students
Galen College of Nursing is now enrolling its first class of students at the new Orlando Campus for the session that begins April 7.
Orlando, FL – In its continued mission to expand access to quality nursing education, Galen College of Nursing, an affiliate of HCA Florida Healthcare, is now enrolling students at its new Orlando campus for the term starting April 7. With existing Florida campus locations in Tampa Bay, Miami, Gainesville and Sarasota, Galen is expanding its footprint to help address the state’s nursing workforce needs.
“We are excited to extend our reach into Orlando and work with HCA Florida Healthcare to attract the next generation of nurses critical to delivering quality care in this region,” said Mark Vogt, chief executive officer of Galen College of Nursing. “With a rich history of providing high-quality nursing education, we are fully committed to preparing confident, practice-ready nurses who can meet the healthcare demands of the community.”
The national nursing shortage is estimated at between 200,000-450,000 this year. To help close that gap, Galen is offering more educational opportunities for aspiring nurses in more locations throughout the country. Galen offers doctoral, master’s, baccalaureate, associate, and practical/vocational nursing programs to more than 16,000 students at its 22 campuses across 12 states and online.
“Galen College of Nursing is a key partner in our commitment to expand access to high-quality nursing education and meet the growing healthcare needs of the communities we serve,” said Dawn Beljin, chief nursing executive of HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division. “We’re thrilled to welcome aspiring nurses from across the state and across the country to Galen’s new Orlando campus to begin their path toward meaningful, rewarding and high-demand careers in healthcare.”
Located at 12650 Ingenuity Drive, the new 43,000-square-foot campus features advanced classroom and clinical technology to encourage hands-on learning mixed with collaborative and creative space. Designed with students in mind, the campus environment reflects a high-quality educational approach and an expression of commitment to students and the community. Featuring resources designed to elevate the student experience and prepare future nurses to enter the field, Galen’s student support model has helped thousands of students enter the profession with consistently high NCLEX pass rates.
Galen will offer a two-year Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge program tailored to meet the needs of aspiring nurses, helping them enter the workforce well-prepared and practice-ready. Enrollment for the upcoming term starting April 7 is now open.
Galen also offers online RN to BSN, MSN, and DNP programs for nurses aspiring to advance their education in support of career growth and development. For additional information, call 877-233-7040, or visit galencollege.edu.