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Happy Nurses Week: Honoring Our 2025 Award Winners  At Galen College of Nursing, Nurses Week is more than a celebration—it’s an opportunity to recognize the incredible educators and clinical partners who shape the next generation of nurses through compassionate instruction, expert care, and a commitment to excellence. We proudly announce the 2025 recipients of three
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Kentucky Floods and a Galen Alum’s Heroic Response    When Galen College of Nursing alum Makale Fox received a call that the rising floodwaters were stranding one of her patients, she didn’t hesitate. Without a second thought, she boarded a rescue boat with the Jackson County Rescue Squad. This was during the Kentucky floods, and she
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Leadership with Purpose: Insights from Galen’s Leading Women  In honor of Women’s History Month, we showcase the women who have shaped Galen College of Nursing. We spoke with four accomplished female leaders at the college about their career inspirations, pivotal moments, and advice for other aspiring leaders. Read on to see how their stories and
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Nursing Education Evolution: Advancing Leadership Nursing has undergone profound transformations over the past several decades, reshaping the profession and the opportunities available to those who dedicate their lives to patient care. Throughout her 45 years in nursing, Joan Frey, EdD, MSN, BS, ANEF, has witnessed firsthand the evolution of this once female-dominated field into a
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