Medical City Healthcare affiliate Galen College of Nursing plans to open a new nursing school campus in North Texas, according to a Sept. 27 news release.
The new campus will be located in Richardson, Texas, and is scheduled to open in July 2023. It will feature resources designed to prepare practice-ready nurses to enter the field.
President of Medical City Healthcare, Erol Akdamar, said the addition of Galen College of Nursing would complement and increase the high-quality nursing education available in North Texas.
"In this growing region of Texas, providing additional academic and training resources will benefit future patients while also providing fulfilling healthcare careers and healthier tomorrows for our community," said Mr. Akdamar.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 195,400 openings for registered nurses over the next 10 years.