Galen College

Just wondering if Galen Louisville offers much assistance in finding employment for new graduates. It seems like it might be difficult to find initial employment for the 120 provisional hours. Any advice?

I just finished my financial aid appointment and i chose sallie mae and my total loaned would be $27,000. is that how high it is? is that what you had before too for LVN? i just wanna think about it coz I dont like commitments that I cannot do in the future. That sounds like a lot of money and long commitment. Should I go?

Does anyone know if I can just get the 2 Varicella Boosters instead of getting the Titer, it looks like this is a cheaper option for me! Thanks.

Good morning wishinguponastar,
Actually, the varicella boosters are not cheap at all from what I can tell. Where I live, the health dept. will give them but they must know in advance and you must pay ahead of time. I believe it's $50 per shot but don't quote me. I actually think I will call and find out today if it is $50 per shot or $50 for the series. Actually, I saw online somewhere and a girl had a titer done only to find out she has no immunity even though she had chickenpocs as a child. She had to get the boosters anyway. I will let you know what I find out but the booster may be the way to go anyway just to be sure you have immunity. I myself had a very mild case of chickenpocs and am a bit concerned. Also, if you know of anywhere giving the varicella booster any cheaper please let me know!
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I got a letter I the mail today saying that i got into the January class and they sent me all my medical stuff I have to get done I am so excited is anyone one here going in January?

Congratulations Jsadler!

Hello everyone..
I am new here a have a couple of questions..
I am planing to go to Galen Nursing college in Lousville for LPN and
right now getting ready to take ACT test..My question is
Do I need to take ACT and PAX-PN to admit or just one of them??
Thanks alot..

Hello Lola!

From what I understand, you only have to take the PAX-PN if it has been more than 5 years since you have taken the ACT or SAT, or if you don't score high enough..
I took the PAX-PN about a month ago and it wasn't too bad! I start the LPN Evening program in October!
Let us know how you do! And don't hesitate to ask any questions, this is a great place to get answers!

Wow,thank you for a quick answer..
I never took ACT yet(lol,I am not an American,but a permanent resident)
Thats why I'm a little confused about tests..So,I need to get a high score on ACT(higher than 19 according on admission requirements) and I need to take PAX-PN and also pass it..So,am I looking for taking a total of 2 tests..?

I looked it up on their website and this is what it says:
"Applicants have the option of submitting an official transcript reflecting an ACT composite score of 19 or an SAT composite score of 1350; or passing the pre-admissions test (PAX) which requires a PAX-PN composite score of at least 92 for admission into the PN program or a PAX-RN composite score of at least 96 for admission into the PN to RN Bridge Program or the RN program. For SAT scores taken prior to March 2005, the composite score must be at least 920. ACT/SAT scores must be within the last five years;"

It looks like to me you only have to take one or the other! If you haven't taken the ACT, then it looks like you don't have to and you only have to take the PAX-PN. If you WANT to take the ACT then you can do that and if you have a composite score of more than 19 then you don't have to worry about taking the PAX-PN. So it is up to you.