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Galen College of Nursing

Nurses play a key role in our mission of providing exceptional patient-focused care. Learn more about the Galen College of Nursing in Utah and how you can further your nursing education and career.

Together, HCA Healthcare and Galen College of Nursing form the largest Academic Practice Partnership in U.S. healthcare. Galen is dedicated to advancing the future of nursing by expanding access to quality nursing education and supporting the growth and development of the nursing workforce — critical to quality care in our country. As part of the HCA Healthcare family, Galen is a source for new nurse recruitment for HCA Healthcare facilities and career development education to existing HCA Healthcare nurses.

For those looking to enter the nursing field, Galen offers several pre-licensure programs at its Salt Lake City campus at the Irvine Office Park in Draper, including a 2-year ADN option. With nursing entry programs entrenched in student support, Galen provides dedicated student support services designed to promote student success.

For those already in nursing and looking to advance their career, Galen’s interactive online RN to BSN offers a flexible pathway for working nurses seeking future growth and development. Additionally, Galen offers an online MSN program with options in nursing education and nursing and healthcare leadership, created in collaboration with HCA Healthcare leaders, to help develop future nurse leaders and bridge the education-practice gap.

Whether you are new to nursing or want to advance your nursing career, Galen provides an extraordinary student experience, combining academic rigor with individualized support, state-of-the-art hands-on learning and caring, supportive faculty and staff. With plans for continued expansion, Galen is one of the largest educators of nurses in the country and proud to support the development of nurses, crucial to quality healthcare.

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Campus Address:
344 West 13800 South
Draper, Utah 84020

The graphic below illustrates the financial incentives offered to all benefits-eligible HCA employees who may be interested the Galen College of Nursing programs: