Galen vs SAC (San Antonio, TX)

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Hi guys,

I graduated from Galen's LVN program in Feb 2009. I applied to SAC and Galen's LVN to RN program. I received my acceptance letter to SAC about 3 weeks ago. I was sure I was going to SAC (which starts in August and is 3 semesters long). Well today I got a call from Galen that a spot opened up and I can start classes on Monday for their program. I already have all of my pre-req's so I will be working on my nursing courses. I think bc I have my pre-req's the program at Galen will take me about 12 months. Galen is more expensive than SAC. I don't know what to do!! Which school is better to go to for my RN ADN? Any input or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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I'm not sure which school is better the best thing to do is check the Nclex pass rate at both schools. I do know that Galen is very expensive. I have a friend graduating in Aug from Sac LVN to Rn.

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I'm sorry I can't help you either. It's great that you are a recent LVN graduate, and got accepted into 2 transitional programs! It's cool that the programs didn't require any work experience I'm going to look into Galen when I graduate LVN school. Keep fast-tracking, and good luck with your decision.

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Congratulations! you are quite awesome. I never heard of anyone with this problem before. If you are please with your education at Galen go there. You are already familiar with everything. Write out a list of pros and cons, then decide. Tell me about Galen I am relocating to San Antonio and would like to start the LVN to RN Program. Good luck and let me know your decision. You become an RN quicker at Galen, right?

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Galen doesn't have a pass rate yet because this is the 1st RN class. I believe they wont graduate until after Dec. I called last week.

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Galen in San Antonio RN program is new but they have a program in Louisville, Kentucky, and, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida. I dont know if the Galen RN program lets you skip some preqs. But LPN to RN Bridge Program 15-18 month program for lpn. That is longer than other programs. But if that includes pregs i understand why it is longer.

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Specializes in OB/Gyn, L&D, NICU.

Galen is $25,000. SAC or St. Philip's are only around $5000. Also, Galen is not accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges, which means some of the classes may not transfer if you want to go on with a BSN or MSN one day. But Galen has no prereqs and requires no Chemistry, plus they go on a quarter system and have more individual attention. Since they are private, they have more of a motivation for you to succeed and not drop out. I am still trying to decide myself which one to attend. Galen's LVN is definately the fastest at only 1 year, entering immediately with no prereqs, and no waiting list since they start 4X per year. Galen has over 89% NCLEX pass rate.

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Specializes in OB/Gyn, L&D, NICU.

You can download Galen's catalog and handbook here and see the curriculum:

http://www.galencollege.edu/louisville/Academics/tabid/123/

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Hi babycathr,

I went to school at galen for my LVN and because of that I decided to go ahead and do the LVN-RN mobility program there as well. I am in my 3rd quarter and will be done in April 2010. I would recommend galen if you are thinking about going there for your LVN. If you have any questions let me know!

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I would go to SAC, its like half price, and it's a great school for nursing. I've only heard great things about their nursing programs. Go to SAC!

It doesn't make sense to pay like $17,000 for Galen when you could spend about $6,000 at SAC (San Antonio College)

SAC has small class sizes like Galen as well.

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Specializes in OB/Gyn, L&D, NICU.

Have decided against Galen because the credits do not transfer to an accredited university - Galen is not accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges or NLNAC. You will get a diploma for LVN or RN, but no degree, and if you want to advance your career, certain classes won't transfer, such as A&P and Pharmacology.

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Good idea. Go for the associates instead of the diploma

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