Galen College of Nursing – Las Vegas CampusStudent Guide

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College in Las Vegas, NV. Operating on a semester system.

Las Vegas, NV
150 students
@galencollege.edu
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Student guide · Winter Quarter 2026

The semester, explained for Galen College of Nursing – Las Vegas Campus

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Winter Quarter 2026
Campus terms
5
Local details
6

Academic calendar

Winter Quarter 2026 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

2 entries
  1. Fall Quarter 2026
  2. Winter Quarter 2026Relevant now

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Campus language

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5 terms

A

ATI
Assessment Technologies Institute; the comprehensive testing and remediation platform used for nursing exams.

C

Check-offs
The practical assessments where students must demonstrate competency in a specific nursing skill to an instructor.
Clinicals
The off-campus rotations at healthcare facilities where students gain real-world experience.

N

NSNA
National Student Nurses' Association, the primary professional organization for students on campus.

S

Sim Lab
The Simulation Laboratory where students practice clinical skills on high-fidelity manikins.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

6 details
Canvas
The digital learning management system (LMS) used for course materials, assignments, and grades.
CastleBranch
The compliance tracking platform used for background checks, drug screens, and immunization records.
Clinical Packet
The collection of documents and requirements students must submit before beginning hospital rotations.
Quarterly Starts
The enrollment cycle meaning new cohorts begin classes four times a year rather than two.
Royal Blues
The mandatory scrub color that all Galen students are required to wear for classes and clinicals.
West Sahara
The physical campus location situated at 8230 West Sahara Avenue.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Winter Quarter 2026 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
5 approved campus terms and 6 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Las Vegas for Galen College of Nursing – Las Vegas Campus Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Las Vegas.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$1,500

Cost of Living Index

111

Student Population

65,000

City Transportation

Walkability

52

Bikeability

52

Public Transit

RTC of Southern Nevada bus system, Las Vegas Monorail (on the Strip)

Nearest Airports

Harry Reid International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Hot desert (BWh)

Avg Annual Temp

69°F

Avg Snowfall

0.5 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Southern Hills Hospital Parking

surface_lot • Variable

Shared parking with hospital visitors and medical office staff.

Campus News

Latest updates from Galen College of Nursing – Las Vegas Campus

Galen BSN Students Bring Care and Compassion to Volunteer Event

Galen BSN students recently participated in a Remote Area Medical (RAM) event in Pahrump, Nevada, providing over $281,000 worth of free medical services to more than 400 patients.

Oct 9, 2026

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Las Vegas Campus Celebrates Historic First Graduation Ceremony

The Las Vegas campus celebrated its inaugural commencement ceremony, honoring nineteen Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) graduates and three RN to BSN students.

May 1, 2026

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50,000 Nurses and Counting: Galen College of Nursing Marks Historic Milestone

With its April 2026 commencement, Galen College of Nursing officially surpassed 50,000 graduates since its founding in 1989.

Apr 3, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Galen College of Nursing – Las Vegas Campus

Las Vegas Campus Open House

October 20, 2026

Las Vegas Campus, 9260 W. Sunset Rd, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89148

An opportunity for prospective students to tour the facility, meet faculty and staff, and learn about nursing programs and financial aid options.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@galencollege.edu

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