Take your LPN/LVN role to the next level and get your ADN in as little as 18 months with Galen’s Bridge program. This immersive, streamlined program picks up where your PN/VN education left off.
Expand your practical nursing experience with knowledge you can apply to advance your healthcare career. Successfully complete the program and you are ready to sit for the NCLEX-RN®. With four start times per year, there’s no need to wait. Let’s begin.
You can earn an ADN at any one of these Galen locations.
Our application is free and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. No essays required.
New Students: Fill out the online application.
Readmissions: If you paused your Galen education for even one term, fill out this readmission application.
Not ready to apply yet? Fill out our request for information form and we’ll give you a call.
Once we receive your application, a Galen representative will call you to schedule an appointment with the Enrollment Counselor assigned to you. If we don’t reach you immediately, don’t worry! We will keep trying to reach you via phone and email. If you’re ready to make your appointment now, call us at 877-223-7040.
After you’ve submitted your application, we’ll email you a link to a portal where you’ll upload your supporting documents. This portal will guide you through the process of sharing required documentation. It will also include contact information in case you have questions.
Required Documents:
Note: If you are applying to the LVN/LPN to ADN Bridge program specifically, you will also need to include proof of active PN/VN licensure and diploma.
Optional Documents/Resources:
Contact our enrollment team with any questions. We want your process to be as smooth as possible.
If you’ve been accepted and have submitted all required documentation, the next step will be to attend an Enrollment Appointment. Our enrollment team will get you registered for classes.
During this appointment, you have the opportunity to ask any questions before you make a commitment to attend Galen. There is no pressure! When you’re ready, we’ll walk you through final paperwork, and collect any remaining enrollment fees.
After your appointment, we’ll let you know about final steps, including a background check, drug testing and other clinical requirements. Once these documents are submitted and accepted, we will be in touch to discuss registering for classes. Welcome to Galen!
We design your support services around the needs of new nursing students like you.
Your assigned Academic Advisor will help guide you during your time at Galen. Plus, support services like Live Chat and On-Demand Tutoring are at your disposal throughout your educational journey. From professional counselors to librarians—we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Learn and apply nursing concepts in our modern clinical learning labs. Build experience and confidence as you practice patient care in the lab.
Extend your learning outside the classroom with Galen All Access, our custom online library of videos and supplemental content. It’s all available when and where you want it.
Learn more about what it’s like to be a student here.
The faculty advisors and professional tutors (trained experts in nursing education) at Galen are knowledgeable and friendly. They provide you with one-on-one help and can answer your coursework and career questions. Think of them as your teammates.
Academic Advisor: You know their name; they know yours. This is your “primary care” academic advisor. Meet regularly by appointment.
On-demand live chat: Reach out to our academic advising team during business hours and get fast, accurate answers when you need them.
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