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Just thought I would start a new thread about Galen. Anything and everything Galen can be posted here! Please feel free to share, or ask questions! I am still waiting on my acceptance letter, and am going crazy:bugeyes:! Hopefully, I will be start...

I have to agree. Show me the mechanical chest movements of a 24 weeker on a vent or oscillator with settings turned up so high, you just know they're going to get a pneumo. Show me a micro with IV's in nearly every limb, their scalp, and their umbi...

Thank you both for your insight. It just seems like such a fine line, and would like to approach the subject professionally, without too much emotion attached. That will be very difficult, since that's mostly what drew me to become a nicu nurse. ...

So, I'm the mother of a nicu grad. She was in the nicu for about 3 months. I've kept in touch with most of the nurses that took care of my peanut. My question is this: do you think it improves or decreases my chances of gaining a spot in the nicu?...

Hi all! Let me give you some background information first Three years ago, I gave birth to a 24 weeker. After watching the nicu team in action for a few months, I decided I HAD to be a part of this profession. I had always thought about it anyway...

Thank you so much! Wishinguponastarcna: Being from Louisville then, you know how hard it is to find somewhere to do 120 hours! Most of my fellow students haven't found a place yet. I hate it for them. At the same time, I'm so overwhelmed with e...

Freenursetutor.com has an excellent interactive tutorial! I learned it in a matter of 30 min.....seriously

Actually, it was NOT a homework question. I just couldn't wrap my head around why htn would be one of the first signs of dm. I spoke with my instructor, and she agreed with me, but added that I left out the aldosterone. Thanks everyone for your in...

I need to answer this question: Why is HTN one of the 1st signs of type 2 DM? Here's what I came up with, but I still don't see how it could be one of the first signs because HTN usually has no s/s, and with this theory, the person probably already k...

Thanks everyone for your help! I'll let you know what I come up with :)

To my incredibly insecure classmate with a personality disorder: Quit talking about everyone behind their backs, it really does show your insecurities. 95% of us agree you must have a personality disorder, and we really don't like you. We're just b...

I'm a mom to a 24 weeker, due to previa, and frank abruption. She weighed 490 grams. We spent 4 months in the NICU, and went through the whole "rollercoaster ride" thing. Anyway, since that time, I've been thinking about going to NS to become a NIC...

I'm in my first Quarter now. I bought a Jansport rolling backpack, a digital recorder (I don't use it), a lanyard to hold my school badge, a good lunch bag (no refridgerator at River Rd. campus), a couple 2" binders, one 4" binder to put things in ...

So, this past Friday I had an MRI done because I had lumps on the back of my neck. I seriously thought it was tension in my neck because I've really gotten myself worked up over starting school this week. As it turns out, I have several swollen lym...

Thanks everyone for your kind words and wisdom! It really means a lot to me to have a place to express my fears. I have tried to put this in the back of my head, and move on until I know something concrete. I did speak with 2 instructors yesterday...

great thread!

I've read in a previous post you've written that you are a former Galen Instructor. I was wondering if you could tell me what to expect from Galen. I've read horrible things about other instructors/schools on this board, and quite frankly, I'm int...

Monday: Lecture 8-4 Tues.: Clincial 7-3 Wed.: Lecture 8-4 Thurs: Lab 8-4 Fri.: Lecture 8-4 We will get a 1 hour lunch on lecture days.

I have heard nothing but wonderful things about Galen nurses! As a matter of fact, when my daughter was in the hospital (about 6 months total) some of her BEST and most caring nurses were "Nurses by Galen". They really knew their stuff, which is th...

Congratulations and good luck Jsadler827!

Jsadler827: If you go back to somewhere around page 9 of this thread, you will find all the info you're looking for, and then some. I suggest reading the whole thread, there's a lot of helpful information. It has everything from supplies/equipment ...

I guess I was just lucky b/c they told me in April that there were available seats for July, and I will be starting in July. I myself never felt like I was being mislead.

Don't be nervous about the CPAT! The content is very easy. Just be sure to watch your time. When I took the test, I had maybe 3 min. left before I had to start the next section, and you are not allowed to go back to the previous section. Good luc...

So far, not including tuition, I'm out $1,000.00. I did buy all required books, including 1 optional anatomy workbook. After going through the workbook, I'm really glad I bought it. I also bought 2 sets of scrubs, and 2 sets of uniforms.