Should I Go To Galen (Not Accredited)

Stephalump · Jun 6, 2012

What are the advantages over CC that making you consider this school as an option?

country73 · Jun 6, 2012

I would definitely go to an accredited school. You want to leave option open for you in the future. Even if your planing to stop with a associates degree, in ten years you may want to go back to school and get your bachelors or even masters. I know a lot of people who though they would never have the desire to get a higher degree and then a few years later they changed their mind. I am currently in a community college RN program. A lot of people diss the community college system, but I am truly happy that is where I am going.

CDEWannaBe · Jun 6, 2012

I'd go the cc route. Non accredited schools are faster and are great at showing you how to tap into financial aid. And you may be able to get an LPN job with your degree. But long term, you'll be glad to have credits that can transfer on to advanced degrees.

Also, I'm a little suspicious of programs that offer a degree in such a short time frame. You want to be well trained, not just have a degree.

2BRN123 · Jun 6, 2012

Credits not transferring and accreditation by the CCNE or NLN are two totally different things.

Many RN to BSN bridge programs only require that you be an RN, not that you have an ASN/ADN.

In your case however I'd seek to go to school elsewhere, as not only are Galen's credits non-transferrable, but they arent CCNE or NLN accredited (according to their website)

kgibson · Jun 7, 2012

Hi there, wanted to weigh in - I actually work for Galen's main campus in Louisville, Ky. Galen is nationally accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education and has candidacy status with the Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for regional accreditation. We are also working toward NLNAC accreditation. We are designed for those who wish to get into the workforce quickly -- you likely will have to take prerequisites at a Community College just to apply to the nursing program, with no guarantee you will get in, and at Galen all required courses are included in the nursing program. Also, we do have articulation agreements with a number of colleges and universities that will accept our credits for their BSN program, so it isn't a closed door. Our advice to incoming students is that you check with universities where you might want to get your BSN prior to enrolling to see what credits may transfer. Also, please note that Galen does have high NCLEX pass rates and comparably low default rates. We are a for-profit school, but we take pride in the educational experience we offer. Part of what makes Galen unique is that we do nursing and nursing only, meaning that all of our resources go into providing you a quality nursing education that prepares you for the next step. Hope this has been somewhat helpful -- if you have any further questions, please call our campus and ask for an admissions representative. And good luck, wherever you decide to attend nursing school!

Everline · Jun 7, 2012

I'd seriously consider how much you will be in debt when you are finished.

Cali_Nurse_209 · Jun 7, 2012

I think you should stick with going to a community college. Accreditation is very important and @least your credits will transfer if you ever want to advance. Personally I'd stay away from any For-Profit school, because that's exactly what they are, FOR-PROFIT. Be leary of these fast track for profit programs, because do you think they will give a quality education in such a short amount of time? Ultimately, it's your decision but make sure you research your options thoroughly and do what you feel is best. If it doesn't seem or feel right then chances are it isn't. These for profit schools will sale you anything just to get your financial aid or for you to take out a ridiculous amount for a loan.