Galen College of Nursing is a professional school focusing on nursing education. Here is a detailed introduction:

School Overview:

Focus on nursing education: The school invests 100% of its resources in nursing education, and is committed to cultivating excellent nursing professionals, helping students pass the NCLEX® exam, and starting a nursing career.

Qualification Accreditation: Its associate degree program in nursing is accredited by the American Nursing Education Accreditation Commission (ACEN), and the school itself is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Higher Education (SACSCOC), ensuring the school's educational quality and degree recognition.

Campus Distribution: There are campuses in many regions, including Cincinnati, Nashville, Myrtle Beach, etc., providing learning opportunities for students in different regions.

Professional Settings:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): This is a 36-month pre-licensing course suitable for students without a nursing foundation. After graduation, students can obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing to improve their nursing skills and career development potential.

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN): The 24-month ADN program is based on clinical practice, allowing students to fully exercise their practical skills while learning theoretical knowledge. After graduation, they can take the NCLEX-RN® exam to become a registered nurse.

LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge: For those who hold a license as a professional nurse (LPN) or a licensed LVN, it can be completed in as little as 15 months under full-time study, helping them to smoothly transition to the role of a registered nurse.

Online RN to BSN: Designed for those who have obtained the qualification of a registered nurse, all courses are completed online, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing can be obtained in as fast as 12 months, which is convenient for working nurses to improve their academic qualifications and professional level.

Online Master of Science in Nursing (Online MSN): It provides nurses who have already obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with the opportunity to further their studies. The program has two professional directions: nursing education and healthcare leadership, which can meet the career development needs of different students.

Teaching resources and facilities:

Simulation laboratory: equipped with realistic manikin and various advanced medical equipment, it can simulate various real clinical scenarios, allowing students to practice in a safe and controllable environment, familiarize themselves with nursing work processes in advance, and exercise clinical thinking and emergency response capabilities.

Clinical learning laboratory: provides students with a dedicated space to train clinical core skills, such as blood drawing, intravenous catheter insertion, wound care, etc., to help students closely combine theoretical knowledge with practical operations and better adapt to future nursing work.

Student Success Center: committed to providing students with all-round support and services, including academic counseling, career planning guidance, psychological counseling, etc., to help students solve various problems encountered in learning and life, and ensure that students can successfully complete their studies and achieve their career goals.

Professional teaching team: has a group of nationally recognized excellent teachers, who not only have solid professional knowledge, but also have rich clinical and teaching experience, and can provide students with high-quality education and teaching guidance to help students solve various problems encountered in learning and practice.

Teaching features:

Rich practical teaching: focus on early practical operation learning, so that students can fully exercise their practical hands-on ability in the learning process and better adapt to future nursing work.

Multiple learning paths: Provide multiple ways of learning, such as campus learning and online learning, to meet the learning needs of different students, so that students can choose the learning method that suits them according to their actual situation.

Personalized guidance: The school's academic advisors will provide students with personalized learning plans and guidance, help students clarify their learning goals, develop reasonable learning plans, and ensure that students can successfully complete their studies.

Campus activities and open days: Each campus will hold campus open days, such as the Cincinnati campus from 4 to 6 pm on May 15, 2024, and the Myrtle Beach campus from 9 to 11 am on May 4, 2024. Students can visit the campus' advanced facilities, meet and communicate with teachers, and learn more about nursing courses and related financial aid options. In addition, some campuses offer weekly campus "walk-ins" where students can visit the campus and get help with admissions or financial aid.

Admission Requirements:

General Requirements: Must be a high school graduate or have an equivalent degree such as a General Education Development (GED) diploma and be able to communicate effectively in English.

Specific Program Requirements:

BSN Program: ACT, SAT, PAX, ATI TEAS scores must be provided, and the scores must be obtained within the past five years, with an ACT score of at least 20, a SAT score of at least 1100, a PAX score of at least 101, and a TEAS score of at least 58.7.

ADN Program: ACT, SAT, PAX, ATI TEAS scores must be provided, and the scores must be obtained within the past five years, with an ACT score of at least 18, a SAT score of at least 980, a PAX score of at least 90, and a TEAS score of at least 52.

LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge Program: Requires students to possess a practical/vocational nursing diploma, a 2.5 GPA or higher in PN/VN coursework, and proof of a current, unrestricted PN license.