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Let’s face it, nursing school can be tough. So can being a parent or a spouse, or sometimes even a friend. There are a lot of articles written about balancing school, work, and home life. And there’s no doubt that nurses and nursing students can face extraordinary stress. The study and practice of nursing are
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— Audio Transcript — Hi my name is Paul Tankersley. I’m the director of infection control and transplant with an LTAC in Houston, Texas. Currently completing Galen’s online RN to BSN program. How did you get into nursing? My first profession was working for a police department as a dispatcher doing police, fire, EMS dispatch. After
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— Audio Transcript —  My name is Emily Foster. I’ve been married for 13 years. I completed the LPN evening program and the LPN to RN bridge at Galen. I currently serve as a full-time faculty member at Galen, and also as a telehealth supervisor at a local hospital. What inspired you to become a nurse? My
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— Audio Transcript —  Hi, my name is Doris Sanchez. I am an RN, recently completed the online RN to BSN program with Galen College of Nursing, and I’m a clinical instructor at Galen College of Nursing. Why Pursue your BSN at Galen? So as an educator, it’s almost logical to continue your education. And
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— Audio Transcript —  Hi, my name is Kate Miller. I’m married, I have three kids, two boys and a girl. I started Galen in their ADN bridge program, and then moved on to the online RN to BSN program and completed that. Why Galen College of Nursing? This is all I do, is nursing.
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— Audio Transcript — My name is Gregory Frodge. I am married with five children. I went through the ADN program and the BSN program here at Galen. You’ve faced some challenges in your life… Roughly 2009, 2010 I had lost my job. It was right in the middle of the recession that I went from living in a
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— Audio Transcript — My name is Gregory Frodge. I am married with five children. I am a Clinical Instructor here at Galen College and I went through the ADN Program and the BSN Program here at Galen. Why get a BSN? There’s a lot of nurses out there that I know that are completely
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Have you ever thought about nursing as a second career? Although you may be in a different field, do your inner thoughts push you toward choosing a career making a difference in people’s lives? Do these thoughts remind you of your nursing dreams? Well, if nursing is calling you, maybe it’s time to listen. It’s
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Nursing school is time-consuming and can be challenging and stressful. Remember to take care of your heart while you are learning to care for others hearts as well. February is American Heart Month, which is a great time to start thinking about the long-term health of your heart. A poor diet has been shown to
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How Military Veteran Mauricio Alvarez Found His Ideal Civilian Career Path After dedicating nearly nine years to military service, Mauricio Alvarez found support, camaraderie, and a great civilian career path at Galen College of Nursing. He talked with us recently about his journey. Mauricio’s Journey “When I was a young boy in Mexico, I always
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