Galen Tampa LPN-RN program?

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I am currently thinking of applying to Galen in St Pete's LPN-RN program. I was curious if anyone out there attended or is attending right now. I know it is expensive, but I already have almost all of my gen ed's so the cost is nearly cut in half. I am also looking at SPC, but I probably couldn't start there until Jan 2011 and would not be finished until May 2012. If I started Galen in August, I would be done Nov 2011. That's 6 extra months where I could potentially be working as an RN. Plus, since I have the pre reqs completed, I would only have to attend classes on the days when the actual nursing courses and clinical days are, which is another good thing. Also, I am planning on going for my MSN after RN school. I wan't to bypass BSN if I can (already have a BA) I know UT in Tampa has such a program and so does USF, but I think UT is the only school that would accept Galen's credits. Am I correct?

Specializes in Memory care, Psych, Med Surg.

A&P can be taken at Galen but it probably won't transfer to other schools as of yet, also it is very difficult so I hear. I believe most students who failed in those first 2 quarters did so because of A&P (below 74 is a fail), so I'm very happy I transfered it in, Micro as well. As far as precept / clinical sites , they do give you some choice. I completed most of mine at Bayonet Point in Hudson and had a good experience. They paired us with a preceptor they thought we'd mesh with and it worked for me. Even thought I desperately wanted OB but there were no placements available. I loved my preceptor though.

Yep, just graduated and waiting on my sit pass : )

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A&P can be taken at Galen but it probably won't transfer to other schools as of yet, also it is very difficult so I hear. I believe most students who failed in those first 2 quarters did so because of A&P (below 74 is a fail), so I'm very happy I transfered it in, Micro as well. As far as precept / clinical sites , they do give you some choice. I completed most of mine at Bayonet Point in Hudson and had a good experience. They paired us with a preceptor they thought we'd mesh with and it worked for me. Even thought I desperately wanted OB but there were no placements available. I loved my preceptor though.

Yep, just graduated and waiting on my sit pass : )

So how is life after Galen so far for you?

I sent you a PM but I'm not sure you got it.

I applied to start the LPN to RN bridge in Janaruy 2013 and will transfer in all Gen Ed's except Micro.

My boyfriend is in term 3 of the 2 year RN program and doing good so far.

Another friend of mine that did the LPN program with me (at PTEC) graduates Galen's bridge program next month.

I hope you're doing great and love it.

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