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I will be graduating in November from the RN program. Good Luck!!

DSBL: Galen is currently working on their Regional accreditation but are accredited with the Council on Occupational Education. All their programs have been approved by the Florida Nursing Board. Not sure what school you are planning on going to for your BSN but I know University of Phoenix, Kaplan, University of Tampa and some other private based colleges accept Galen's credits. Once Galen becomes Regionally accredited you will be grandfathered in. They are hoping to have this accomplished by the end of the year. Hope that helps. .

Hi bruno23, I know this is a little late and you may have already made your decision but I currently attend Galen. I am not sure what kind of reviews you read. I know that many of the students that fail are bitter and bad mouth the school. Galen's programs both the LPN and ADN programs are tough but if you are serious about being a nurse then you shouldn't have any problems. I attended the LPN program and graduated May09 and currently enrolled in the ADN program (graduating November 10) I love the school. The instructors are awesome and they really do want to help all their students succeed. I know there are some out there that feel differently but everytime I asked for help I received the assistance I needed. Galen really prepares their students to pass the NCLEX and they give you the best overall clinical experience. When I was in the LPN program I did clinicals at St. Anthony's/Morton Plant/Sabal Palms/PEMS. Just finished up my Maternal Infant (Manatee Memorial) and Peds (All Childrens) clinicals which was an awesome experience. Getting ready for my Mental Health (PEMS) clinicals and I can't wait. As you mentioned you can't believe everything you read which is so true....If your looking for a well round education giving you good clinical experience and preparing you to pass boards then I would say Galen. I checked many schools prior to attending Galen and none of them really compared. At least for what I was looking for. Good Luck in your search !!

I am currently attending Galen's ADN program and love it. I graduate May 09 from Galen's LPN program and I must say it was a year of hard work. Galen is hard but the education I received is top notch. Galen really teaches their LPN's with the mindset of an RN since many go on to becoming an RN. My clinicals were very diversed and I had a lot of good on hands experience. Galen really makes sure you get the best possible clinical experience. You also graduate know you are ready for the NCLEX. My class had a 100% pass rate. I will be graduating in November from the ADN program and I haven't regretted any of the money I have invested in my career. I may have large student loans but it is well worth it for the education I have received. I plan on going to University of Tampa to receive my BSN starting next year. I know without a doubt I will be prepared to sit for the NCLEX after graduation and have no issues in passing.