Galen College

laurencarol · Jul 25, 2009

So the weirdest thing happened today... i was called by Galen and told that someone dropped out last minute for the July day clas and they wanted me to start this Monday! LOL! I was so confused... but it just wasn't do-able for me because I wasn't able to not show up to work on that short of notice, get all my medical records together, my books, uniforms, proper financial aide, etc. But anyway, I told them thanks anyway, but it just was too short of notice for me with all I have going on at the moment, and they told me that I am 100% definitely guaranteed in for the October full-time day class! Yay! So excited :) See you all there!

lasdrs07 · Jul 25, 2009

Wow, that is really short notice, Laurencarol! Congratulations though for definitely getting in for the October class!!!!

Jewl · Aug 4, 2009

lasdrs07 I feel your Pain!! I talked with Ms. Willams this morning and Angie. I was told that they are behind schedule and they are accepting students in groups. the 190-180 score group was first. That left me out since I scored a 174. Angie then preceeded to tell me that there are 90 slots left and 300 pp trying to get in..... This really flipped me out!! I was practically begging her to accept me. LMAO... I think she felt sorry for me and told me she would make a note that I called and said that my packet was one that was on top. Whatever that means? I dunno....She was extremely nice.....She also said it could take another 2 weeks before they all get mailed out.... I am soooo frustrated right now....But I am trying to stay positive.....
Let me know PLEASE whatever you find out when you call.

Just out of curiosity, which Galen campus are you waiting on hearing expectance from?

I'm currently waiting to hear from St Pete, but I have been given the run around. Nobody has an answer, so I'm actually reconsidering a different school to attend.

Thank you-

Jess

slmcdo05 · Aug 5, 2009

I attended Galen college for one week and one day. I was not impressed! Yesterday we had major flooding going on in the Louisville area and people had to keep leaving class to move their cars, because they had water up past the tires, but they didn't cancel class until nearly the end of the day. There were students out in the parking lot with their pants rolled up and socks off. They were wading through water to get to their cars to move them and then had to come back into class. We were not even warned by the staff that there was flooding going on. We didn't know about it until we went on a break and saw it for ourselves. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!!

Jewl · Aug 6, 2009

I attended Galen college for one week and one day. I was not impressed! Yesterday we had major flooding going on in the Louisville area and people had to keep leaving class to move their cars, because they had water up past the tires, but they didn't cancel class until nearly the end of the day. There were students out in the parking lot with their pants rolled up and socks off. They were wading through water to get to their cars to move them and then had to come back into class. We were not even warned by the staff that there was flooding going on. We didn't know about it until we went on a break and saw it for ourselves. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!!

Wow, I agree totally. That was very unprofessional on there part. I received a call from admissions today, after waiting to hear if I was excepted or not, finally they were able to tell me classes were full. I am glad I wasn't excepted. I think it's a blessing in disguise. I will bridge over from LPN to RN at a local community college and save thousands of dollars.

Thanks for sharing.

Jessica

mdsnurse-k · Aug 6, 2009

Not suprise. Your at Galen, All about the money.Did they ever get accredited or are still selling they have applied for accreditation.

slmcdo05 · Aug 6, 2009

Still selling the future accreditation! I was really not impressed with Galen at all! I still can't figure out why the tuition is so high. I am getting ready to move the the Miami/Hollywood, Fl area. I might look for a school there eventually!

wishinguponastarLPN · Aug 8, 2009

hello, i am new to this site, just registered and haven't introduced myself. but i noticed your comment about galen and their "future accredidation."

galen is accredited

louisville campus

the registered nursing and practical nursing programs are approved by:

kentucky board of nursing

kentucky board of nursing

312 whittington parkway, suite 300

louisville, ky 40222

(502) 429-3300

(800) 305-2042

www.kbn.ky.gov

kentucky state board for proprietary education

p.o. box 1360

911 leawood drive

frankfort, kentucky 40601

kentucky approving agency for veterans education

2780 research park drive

p.o. box 14092

lexington, kentucky 40512-4092

wishinguponastarLPN · Aug 8, 2009

oh this too...from businessweek.com:

galen health institutes inc., a private nursing college that humana inc. started in louisville in 1990, recently gained accreditation and will change its name to galen college of nursing.

the accreditation from the council on occupational education will mean that galen can enroll nursing students into a new associate of science in nursing degree -- a registered nursing program.

the school already has offered a one-year licensed practical nurse, or lpn degree. the rn degree requires an additional year of study and general education courses.

the rn program also was approved by the kentucky board of nursing.

slmcdo05 · Aug 8, 2009

Yes they have the accreditation of the COE! The same accreditation that hair salon schools have! LOL

If you go to the COE website, you can see what type of schools are accredited by them.

The bottom line is that Galen is working to improve their program status and making connections with other schools, but they don't have the accreditation that most higher education institutions require for admission.

If you just want to stay in the local area then Galen is fine, but if you want to go anywhere else in the U.S and further your education, you have to pay dearly.

Your only option nationwide is University of Phoenix, which offers a RN to BSN program and has a relationship with Galen to accept it's credits. The only problem with that is that University of Phoenix is charging $486 a credit hour.

If Galen would get better accreditation, then furthering your education would be much cheaper. There are a ton of schools nationwide and on-line that offer an RN to BSN program, but with an associate degree from Galen, you are not eligible to take advantage of them.

It just really depends on what your future education goals are and if you plan on attending any schools outside of the local area.

WildcatFanRN, BSN, RN · Aug 9, 2009

Actually, I graduated from Galen in May 2008 and was accepted into UK's RN-BSN program with no problem, I wasn't able to go for financial reasons but if I ever get to move back to KY I know I'll be able to go. The university itself didn't recognize Galen's credits, but UK's College of Nursing does as the school is approved by the KBN. Granted I had most of my gen ed credits from another school, not Galen. So saying you can't go to any other school other than Indiana Weslyan or University of Phoenix just isn't true. Yes, you must do your research and decide for yourself which is the best option for you....but for many, many, many people Galen was the best option.

I find it amazing how people complain about the cost of Galen, but it's for the most part a private school. Private schools are expensive, have you seen Bellarmine's tuition? Personally to me, the cost meant that only people serious would go because you care a whole lot more about your studies if it costs alot imho. Did I wish it cost less, you betcha. But community college was not an option for me because of the sheer age of some of my college credits. By the time I would have retaken all the classes the community college wanted me to retake, I might have well enrolled in a 4 year program.

Galen has it's problems, all schools do. If you know of a perfect nursing program that acts professional at all times and is able to please everyone all the time....I'd love to get my BSN there.

Just my 2 cents

jsadler827 · Aug 12, 2009

I was just wondering if anyone is waiting to get their acceptance letter for October classes or has anyone gotten theirs yet?