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A Dream Rooted in Compassion Tanya Minor has only ever wanted to do one thing: become a nurse. Twenty years ago, at just 18 years old, she made that dream a reality when she became a certified nursing assistant. For Minor, nursing is about more than working in a hospital. It’s about the actions she
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Finding His Why: JP Coleman’s Journey to Nursing  For JP Coleman, the path to becoming a nurse hasn’t always been straightforward. Along the way, he had to figure out what he wanted and where he belonged. But today, as a nursing student at Galen College of Nursing’s Las Vegas campus, Coleman has found a community
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A Moment of Pride While many graduates crossed the stage at Galen’s Nashville campus, for some, the moment carried an even deeper significance. For Sheri Crowley, Galen College of Nursing Board Member and HCA Healthcare’s Chief Culture and Values Officer, commencement was more than a celebration of achievement. It was the privilege of watching her
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When students graduate, many don’t make the decision to continue their education by returning to school. That was once true for Dr. Daniela Herrera Hernandez, the lab simulation manager for Galen College of Nursing’s Miami campus. A New Beginning at Galen Hernandez joined Galen in 2022 as an adjunct faculty member for clinicals while simultaneously
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Why Nursing is America’s Most Trusted Profession Nurses are there for people during some of their most difficult moments. Whether they’re providing care, offering reassurance or simply being someone patients can trust and confide in; nurses play an invaluable role in healing. Their compassion and dedication make them the cornerstone of patient care. “Nurses earn
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A Shared Decision Nursing school is a journey filled with demanding classes, long study sessions, and unforgettable milestones, and for many students, it’s a journey they take far from family. But for Tennessee sisters Tess and Cora Reider, they had a support system that was already built in. When it came time to take on
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5 Reasons to Attend a Nursing School Open House Before You Apply  How do you know if a nursing school is the right fit?   Program details and campus photos can tell you a lot, but visiting in person offers a completely different perspective. An Open House gives you the chance to experience the learning environment, meet
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While many nurses make a lasting impact in healthcare settings every day, several Galen College of Nursing students recently extended that impact beyond the bedside and into the global community. Through a service-focused initiative, students from Galen’s Dallas campus joined HCA Healthcare and other community leaders to host a Feed My Starving Children event. Making
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Nursing school is hard. For those going through nursing programs now, sometimes thoughts and emotions can become overwhelming. According to a study published in Healthcare, stress, depression and anxiety are common among nursing students worldwide. A recent meta-analysis of 27 cross-sectional studies found that about one in three nursing students (34%) experienced depression, compared with
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As artificial intelligence becomes more widely used across healthcare settings, Galen College of Nursing is dedicated to ensuring students are prepared to interact responsibly with emerging technology when they graduate and enter the workforce.