Galen January 2013 LPN to RN role call...??

shamrokks, ADN, ASN, RN · Oct 8, 2013

The time spent on campus during the online program will depend upon the classes and what lab time and exams are required. The first quarter I was not on campus at all except at the very end to take what is called a HESI exam. The second quarter I was on campus for a lab and that was once a week from about 5pm-8pm. The third quarter my clinical time started and that was one Saturday a month for the 3 months of the quarter equaling three 12 hour clinical days for the whole quarter. My fouth quarter is what I am in now. I am on campus every other Monday from 5pm-9pm for my lab and I will have nine 12 hour clinicals on either Saturday or Sunday during this quarter. They do offer some different options sometimes if available that are throughout the week so that your weekend is not as crowded. I work full time Monday - Friday so this is not a good option for me so mine all occurs in the evening and on weekends which is the regular schedule of the online bridge program. If you have credits transfer in then your schedule is lighter (which is what I did). There are some people taking one other class this quarter which has them at school more during the week than I am. It is a lot of work but it is very doable. You just have to focus on what your goal is and get it done. Best of luck!!

shamrokks, ADN, ASN, RN · Oct 8, 2013

Best of luck erica1223. Don't get overwhelmed and address any issues that may come up with your instructors and the program director. Any issues that I have had, whether it be scheduling or registration have all been handled fairly easily by Galen staff. They are still growing so there are mix ups but they work it all out.

erica1223 · Oct 8, 2013

Thank you I'm so excited I can't wait until January..but enjoying my free time while I can. As of now just figuring out financial aid paper work they need then final registration and im good.

kreis1101 · Oct 16, 2013

Thanks for all the great information!! This really does help. I have to finish this semester up at SPC for my pre-reqs. I will be applying for the LPN-RN bridge program starting in the summer at SPC. If I don't get in then I will be off to Gaylen. I've heard great things about the school. I recently heard that they are now accredited, so you can transfer to any state university now. Have you heard anything about this? Thanks again for your help!

erica1223 · Oct 16, 2013

Yes they are accredited now and I start in Jan.. I can't wait!!

kreis1101 · Oct 16, 2013

Congrats erica1223!!

erica1223 · Oct 16, 2013

Thanks.. what classes are you taking at spc now? Im taking speech and gen psychology

kreis1101 · Oct 17, 2013

I am currently taking intro to stats, a music class and a&p 2 lab (which is a re-do) all online. I can apply after this semester with the pre-reqs I already have completed and then take Microbiology in the spring. Are you doing the LPN-RN program or just going straight for your ADN?

erica1223 · Oct 17, 2013

I'm doing ADN figured I'll go ahead and do it all .. They said they are working on getting the bachelor's program so that will be awesome..

kreis1101 · Oct 17, 2013

A bachelors program would be awesome at Gaylen. My only concern about the school is the overall cost and not being able to transfer to a 4 year college. I read that they just became SACS approved and you may be able to transfer to universities now. I’m interested in hearing more about peoples luck with that. I would prefer to go to Gaylen over SPC, I have heard good things and their program seems a lot more flexible then SPC. I’m a single mom and I work full-time so flexibility is a huge thing for me!

shamrokks, ADN, ASN, RN · Oct 17, 2013

Since they are now regionally accredited you should be able to transfer to just about any college or university. SPC has the RN to BSN online for around $4000. I think I may check out that option after I a finish my ADN. It is ALOT cheaper. Just a tip for anyone interested. I am not sure how competitive the Rn-BSN is. It may come down to the availability of spots again at SPC just like their ADN program, who knows.

sweet sweet T&T · Dec 7, 2013

I was told that all students going into the ADN needs to take an online class for the professional nursing, can anyone tell me what that class entails?