Galen College

mommyo5 · Sep 3, 2009

Thanks for the congrats first lady.

Wow there sure is a lot to get done in the packet. I was lucky to have located my childhood shot records so I won't need quite as many shots. I was wondering if you got the optional hepatitis b vaccine. Hopefully there isn't too much more cost involved for that. I don't have insurance so I will be probably have everything I need done at the health Department. Also, did you do your cpr cert. at Galen. I will probably go this route but I was just wondering if this is what you did or if you have any other suggestions. It's always great to get advice from someone who's been there, done that! One last question and I promise to stop. I recently bought a pair of white Keds tennis shoes. They are completeley white accept a small amount of grey on the side of the shoe tread at the bottom. Do you think these will be acceptable. Thanks in advance for your answers and thanks again for the congrats!

Mommy05

wishinguponastarLPN · Sep 3, 2009

I was wondering if any students could tell me if they use a PDA or iPod Touch? I am thinking of buying one and I am undecided. Any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks!

1stLayDrn2b · Sep 4, 2009

Mommyo5, I did not get the hep vaccine, but I am going to get it. I had my cpr cert already and the white shoes will be acceptable. It is a lot and I don't mind the questions because we had them too:)

mommyo5 · Sep 4, 2009

Thanks for answering first lady. Unfortunateley, my CPR cert is expired so I will just take it at the school as the price is very reasonable. Thanks so much and I'm sure I will have more questions soon!:wink2:

wishinguponastarLPN · Sep 9, 2009

I have been accepted in the the night class for October! :yeah:Woop! Woop!

Of course, it is not as hard to get into as the day classes, but I am still excited!

Now, there is so much to do!

Does anyone use a PDA for clinicals? I am thinking about getting the iPod touch, but I wanted to see if anyone else does this as well first.

Are there any night students on this forum? I am just wondering how the load is with work and all. I know the day school is much more intense, but I was hoping to find out how it is at night. Thanks! :nurse:

mommyo5 · Sep 9, 2009

Wishinguponastar,

That is absoluteley wonderful news. Don't sell yourself short! After all, you had to pass the test in order to get in and that's great!! Congratulations :yeah:and good luck on getting all the wonderful paperwork finished! :clown:

wishinguponastarLPN · Sep 10, 2009

Thanks mommyo5!:)

wishinguponastarLPN · Sep 13, 2009

Can someone tell me why financial aid doesn't cover the cost of books at Galen? I know when I went to Sullivan my books were covered? I was just wondering if anyone knows why this is... :confused:

Lpn1109 · Sep 13, 2009

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?

jigzawnurse28 · Sep 14, 2009

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?

wishinguponastarLPN · Sep 16, 2009

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.:loveya:

mommyo5 · Sep 17, 2009

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!

mommy05