HCA HealthONE August Newsletter – Galen College of Nursing

At HCA HealthONE, we are proud of the positive impact our colleagues have on our patients, our communities and each other. This newsletter celebrates the many ways our organization improves more lives in more ways.

Galen College of Nursing’s Aurora campus is welcoming a new cohort of future nurses who will help meet Colorado’s growing healthcare needs and provide compassionate care in communities across the state. The Aurora campus currently has approximately 350 students and enrolls about 90 students each semester. However, it is well positioned to serve 700-1,000 students as demand grows.

Through significant investments in nursing education, the campus offers access to flexible degree programs designed to meet the evolving needs of students. These programs and the nurses they train play an important role in strengthening Colorado’s nursing workforce. The Aurora campus celebrated its first graduating class in July, with 100% of graduates staying in Colorado and 88% hired by HCA HealthONE.

Galen College of Nursing includes a nationwide network of more than 25 campuses serving nearly 20,000 students nationwide.

In This Issue:

Inside Galen’s Aurora Campus | Supporting Colorado’s Future Nursing Workforce | Meeting Students Where They Are

Inside Galen’s Aurora Campus
	Galen College of Nursing’s Aurora campus was developed through an investment of more than $40 million to expand nursing education and workforce development in Colorado. The campus currently enrolls around 350 students annually and welcomes approximately 90 new students each semester. With a total capacity between 700 and 1,000 students, the Aurora campus is ready to expand as demand for nursing education increases and regulatory approvals allow. The campus has between 80 and 100 employees on site on a typical day, supporting students as they complete the education and clinical preparation needed to enter the nursing profession and care for patients. Read more .
Supporting Colorado’s Future Nursing Workforce
	Students at Galen College of Nursing’s Aurora campus can pursue either an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). About 55% of students are enrolled in the ADN program and 45% in the BSN program. Galen’s Aurora campus celebrated its first graduating class in July. Those graduates achieved a 100% NCLEX pass rate, with 100% staying in Colorado and 88% hired by HCA HealthONE. By expanding access to nursing education, Galen is helping build a pipeline of skilled professionals prepared to care for patients in hospitals and communities across Colorado.
Meeting Students Where They Are
	The student population at Galen College of Nursing’s Aurora campus reflects the working adults and families who make up Colorado’s future nursing workforce: The average student is 31 years old 61% are first-generation college students 51% are Pell-eligible and 38% have dependents The Aurora campus offers both full-time and part-time enrollment options, helping students pursue a nursing degree while balancing work and family responsibilities.