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Galen College of Nursing Ranked Among Tennessee’s Top Nursing Schools  We’re proud to share that our Nashville campus has been ranked #4 among the top nursing schools in Tennessee by RegisteredNursing.org!  This recognition reflects the dedication of our students and our faculty, and the hard work that goes into preparing the next generation of exceptional nurses. We are honored
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Cars honking, people talking, music playing are all sounds we hear each day without giving them a second thought. But for those who are hard of hearing, those everyday sounds may be difficult to hear or not heard at all. That’s the reality for Heidi Christensen, a graduate of Galen College of Nursing’s Sarasota campus.
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Sometimes, the most meaningful journeys begin with the decision to create a different future. For 19-year-old Madison Young, that decision led her to Galen College of Nursing’s Myrtle Beach campus. Growing up, Young experienced a challenging and unstable home environment, which included alcoholism and abusive behavior. Those experiences made her childhood particularly difficult and created
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Students at Galen College of Nursing’s Myrtle Beach campus recently took a break from classes to enjoy their annual Fall Festival, an event that brought together classmates, faculty and HCA Healthcare teams from across the region. The festival gave students an opportunity to learn about different career paths and make connections with healthcare leaders. Building
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Boo…it’s the NCLEX!  For nursing students, graduation represents years of hard work, late-night studying, and the sacrifices made along the way. But even after surviving countless exams, grueling study sessions, and a few sleepless nights, one final challenge still lurks in the shadows before they can officially become nurses: passing the National Council Licensure Examination
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Dr. Keisha Brooks Recognized by Wichita Black Nurses Association for Excellence in Nursing  Dr. Keisha Brooks, Dean at Galen College of Nursing’s Wichita campus, was recognized by the Wichita Black Nurses Association (WBNA) on October 24th for her professionalism and excellence in nursing, honoring a career spanning nursing leadership, education, and mentorship.  For Brooks, the
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From Mother to Daughter: A Shared Calling to Care   Children often look to their parents for inspiration, but for Rebecca Milliron, following in her mother’s footsteps took on a special meaning when she graduated from Galen College of Nursing’s Louisville campus, wearing her mother’s graduation gown and receiving her nursing pin from her mother,
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A Full-Circle Moment: A Father-Daughter Duo Celebrates at Galen  When Gilbert Presas walked across the stage at graduation for Galen College of Nursing’s Austin campus, his daughter, Sara Presas, was there to celebrate. But she wasn’t just in the audience cheering him on. As a Galen employee and the campus’ Engagement and Career Pathways Specialist,
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Halloween season is in full swing across Galen College of Nursing, and students are finding meaningful ways to give back while celebrating the season. At Galen’s Tampa Bay campus, members of the Galen Student Veterans Association (GSVA) recently partnered with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 39 in St. Petersburg to host a community haunted
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With more than a decade in nursing education, Jennifer McCrickard, Richmond Campus Program Director, has dedicated her career to helping students succeed, especially those facing challenges beyond the classroom. After years spent teaching students across the spectrum, from high school nursing programs to LPN and RN education, she thought her days as a student were
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