Galen Accreditation?

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I just recently was accepted to Galen's RN program in Cincinnati. I moved from PA and will probably be moving back once I finish and pass the boards. I am worried about the accreditation through Galen. I have read other posts and discussions saying that people have had trouble getting jobs being a graduate of galen and that if you wanted to get the BSN not many schools take Galen's credits. I really like Galen's program and like I said have already been accepted and start in January but I guess I just need some reassurance that I won't be screwing myself over or hindering my future. I already have a degree in Health Education and I'm not looking into being a nurse practitioner or anything. Hope someone can help:uhoh3:

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I'm not sure what their accreditation is, but it sounds like you should look for a Regional Accredidation, meaning that most other universities in the area would likely accept credits earned there when going for a BSN. Also, be sure that once you complete the course, you'll be eligible to sit for the N CLEX. From what Ive read, its tough for all new grads, but once you have some experience behind you, there are much more opportunities.

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I will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX and they will be regionally accredited within the next year. Thanks so much for your reply! It has relieved a bit of my worries! :)

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I, also was accepted at Galen, and no this school isn't accredited, so you will not be able to work on a Bachelor's Degree later on in your career. I have checked, just typed in http://nlnac.org/Forms/directorySearch.asp. Type in Ohio, then Associates/ RN, they are not even listed. I am going to check the three other Universities here in Cincinnati, that is accredited.

I just recently was accepted to Galen's RN program in Cincinnati. I moved from PA and will probably be moving back once I finish and pass the boards. I am worried about the accreditation through Galen. I have read other posts and discussions saying that people have had trouble getting jobs being a graduate of galen and that if you wanted to get the BSN not many schools take Galen's credits. I really like Galen's program and like I said have already been accepted and start in January but I guess I just need some reassurance that I won't be screwing myself over or hindering my future. I already have a degree in Health Education and I'm not looking into being a nurse practitioner or anything. Hope someone can help:uhoh3:
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