BOMGalen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay nursing
Saint Petersburg, Florida · Private for-profit. LPN/LVN, Associate's, Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 83.74% / 96.97% / 87.82% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sBachelor'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 83.74%Practical nursing NCLEX 96.97%RN, associate degree NCLEX 87.82%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | SAINT PETERSBURG | ACCREDITED | 83.74% (2025, 123 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | SAINT PETERSBURG | APPROVED | 96.97% (2025, 33 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | SAINT PETERSBURG | ACCREDITED | 87.82% (2025, 312 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 325 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 146 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 15 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Spring 2029 |
From Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”
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Simulation
“ADN Student Experience at Galen Tampa Bay | Real Clinical Confidence & Simulation Labs | Unscripted”
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Admission
“We accept several different assessments —many of our students choose to take the TEAS.”
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