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Dozens of students recently put their nursing skills to the test during a mass casualty and disaster simulation at Galen College of Nursing’s Richmond campus. In partnership with HCA Healthcare, the event immersed students in a realistic emergency response scenario designed to prepare them for the challenges nurses may face during large-scale disasters. A Realistic
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Some moments in history change more than a single day, they reshape entire professions. September 11, 2001, was one of those moments. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives that day, and for those who lived through it, the memories remain vivid. For younger generations, 9/11 is a defining chapter in history, one whose impact continues
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From Tennessee Titans Cheerleader to Future Nurse Nursing school is a big commitment. Between classes, studying, and life outside the classroom, becoming a nurse requires discipline and determination. Few people can say they spend their weeks studying patient care and their weekends performing on the sidelines of an NFL stadium. For Kinley Propes, that’s just
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At 19 years old, Misleidy Garcia Montero left behind the only home she had ever known. Coming from Cuba, she arrived in the United States with limited English, an uncertain future and a determination to build a better life. Years later, that same determination would carry her through nursing school and into a career dedicated
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From Childhood Connection to Delivery Room: Galen Student’s OB Experience   Many nursing students choose to complete an externship during nursing school, and for good reason. An externship bridges the gap between the classroom and the bedside, giving students the chance to put their knowledge into practice in a real clinical setting.   Following a Passion for
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No matter what career path someone chooses, everyone has a reason that drives them forward. At Galen College of Nursing, we call that reason your “why.” While every student’s why is unique, it serves the same purpose: inspiring perseverance, purpose and passion. Now, we’re taking those whys off the walls and bringing them into the
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For many people, finding the right career path can take years of trial and error. For Sam Coble, a graduate of Galen College of Nursing’s Sarasota campus, the search for his future began while he was still in high school. For most of his teenage years, hockey was Coble’s world. But as graduation approached, he
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For nursing students, some of the most meaningful learning opportunities happen outside the classroom, when lessons from lectures and clinicals come to life in real-world healthcare settings. Recently, students from Galen College of Nursing’s San Antonio campus had the chance to attend the Texas Cardiovascular Innovations Conference, sponsored by HCA Healthcare and Methodist Healthcare. This
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Celebrating Our 2026 Staff & Culture Award Winners Every day across Galen College of Nursing, our faculty and staff bring our mission, values, and culture to life through the work they do and the care they show for one another and our students. The Tom Dwyer Service Excellence Award and the Kevin B. Cunningham Culture
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For nursing students, studying is part of their daily routine. Whether they’re reviewing skills, working through challenging concepts, or memorizing complex material, students spend countless hours preparing for success in the classroom and, eventually, at the bedside. Nursing Students Studying Beyond the Textbook At Galen College of Nursing’s Myrtle Beach campus, however, studying doesn’t always
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