Galen College

1stLady2, I'm sure we are in too!! I hope so anyway! You are so right though, once we do get our acceptance letters it will be the waiting game all over again...haha! I'll be crazy by the time July rolls around. I noticed on Galen's website that orientation for the July quarter is July 11th. I am actually going to be on a family vacation that whole weekend. It has been planned for a year and is already paid for. I can't get out of it! I asked Gloria, who I met with during the Info Session and she said it wouldn't be a big deal. She said I could just do my orientation another day. I hope that will be ok!!! I'm already worried about that and don't even know if I'm accepted or not...haha!

I know exactly what you mean. I planned a vacation before I took the test thinking their schedule was like some of the other schools. Thinking I was going to get into the April class, I stressed myself into a frenzy, but it worked out. You know we will give you the heads up on whatever you need to know from the orientation

I'm glad I'm not the only one then...lol. Thank you! I appreciate it!! I'm sure it will be just fine!

I am a graduate of the Galen LPN program and in my 2nd quarter of their RN program. I graduated from the LPN with honors and currently have a 3.7 in the RN program. IF you work hard and truly want to be a nurse, Galen is a wonderful school and you will do great! There are good teachers, and there are GREAT teachers, and you will experience both! Take one day at a time and LEARN what they are teaching...don't memorize it because I promise you will hear everything again at some point!
Good luck to you all....relax and enjoy the time with your friends and family now because once you start school you will barely have time to wipe your butt ! It will go by fast and the rewards will be tremendous!!!!

Thanks so much J-me for your testimony And way to go with that GPA!! Did you go right into the RN program or did you sit out? I think our main thing is finding out if we are accepted or not. After knowing, we will do just fine. I am committed to giving it my all and all

I graduated on a Fri. from LPN and starting RN the next Monday. I would not recommend taking a break, you are already in the swing of things! Don't stress about getting accepted, I'm sure you guys will have no problems!

That's what I was going to do, keep right on going. Is the RN program exactly a year or a little over? Well, as soon as I know, everyone will know! Thanks again

The RN program is 15 months or 5 quarters. If you have pre-requisites you do not graduate any quicker, it just lessens your course load. The people that have them normally only take about 3 classes a quarter...unfortunately I didn't have any and I take 5-6 classes a quarter. That is equivalent to 20 hrs. at a regular college, so it is a very intense program (trust me!!). You can also do the RN in 18 months if you want a lighter load!

Thank you for starting this forum!!! Like you, I have been waiting since March to hear from Galen regarding my acceptance. I hope to start classes on July 27th too!! I did call a week ago and found out that the acceptance letters will be sent out in May. I hope to see you then!! Let me know when you get yours and I will do the same.

Graduated from there last May. I didn't think the program was too bad. Definately study, study, study. Microbiology will kick you in the pants LOL. Don't be afraid to ask for help either, that's what the instructors are there for. Oh, my RN program was 12 months as I was already an LPN and had college credit already. To do it all again, I'd probably do the 15 months. 3rd quarter kicked my arse.