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Quality Matters Recognizes Galen College of Nursing RN to BSN Program for its Commitment to Course Quality
June 16, 2015 – Louisville, Ky. – Quality Matters (QM), a nationally recognized, faculty-centered, peer-review process that certifies the quality of online courses, has recognized Galen College of Nursing’s commitment to quality assurance in designing courses that meet Quality Matters’ widely respected set of standards for the design of effective online courses, and its rigorous process for applying these standards. Through this process, reviewers provide instructors and instructional design teams with insights and recommendations that increase learner engagement, retention, satisfaction and achievement.
Galen launched its Online RN to BSN program in the summer of 2014. “I am thrilled that our first RN to BSN courses have been Quality Matters certified,” said Kathy Burlingame, Dean of Online Programs. “Because Quality Matters is a peer review process that is focused on the students’ online experience, this external validation is a testament to Galen’s commitment to create an exceptional Online RN to BSN program experience.”
Galen College of Nursing custom built the curriculum and all coursework, using a team of instructional design experts who work directly with regional and national industry experts and subject matter specialists to bring the multimedia-rich content to life. Experienced online faculty actively facilitates the courses, offering a more engaging and interactive classroom than can be found in most online educational programs today.
“The combination of subject matter expertise, multi-media presentation and design, and student support creates an online classroom like nothing I’ve ever seen,” said Academic President Dr. Anne McNamara. “With a sole focus on quality nursing education, we are uniquely positioned to translate the needs of the working RN into continuing online education that is flexible and engaging, and applies real-world expertise to the relatable skills and knowledge they practice every day. We are proud to contribute to the evolution and strengthening of a nursing workforce that is essential to the health care needs of the county.”
For interview opportunities, contact Director of Marketing Anna Kitson at 502.410.6215, akitson@galencollege.dev.
Founded more than 20 years ago, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States. With a focus solely on nursing education, the College offers practical/vocational nursing (PN/VN), associate and online baccalaureate degree nursing programs to more than 3,000 students on its campuses in Louisville, Ky., San Antonio, Texas, Tampa Bay, Fla. and Cincinnati, Ohio, along with an online campus. Galen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate degrees. For more information about Galen College of Nursing, visit galencollege.edu.
Quality Matters (QM) is a leader in quality assurance for online education and has received national recognition for its peer-based approach to continuous improvement in online education and student learning. QM subscribers include community and technical colleges, colleges and universities, K-12 schools and systems, government agencies, corporations and other education-related organizations.www.qualitymatters.org
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Galen Celebrates National Nurses Week by Giving Back
May 8, 2015 — Louisville, KY — Every year, National Nurses Week focuses attention on the diverse ways America’s 3.1 million registered nurses work to save lives and to improve the health of millions of individuals. This year, the American Nurses Association (ANA) has selected Ethical Practice. Quality Care as the theme for 2015. National Nurses Week 2015 runs May 6 to May 12, which is the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of nursing as a modern profession.
During this week, Galen College of Nursing will be hosting a Dare to Care and local family needs the drive to honor Nightingale’s service efforts. Faculty, staff, and nursing students will be honored by receiving free pizza lunches and snack breaks, informative emails, fun fact quizzes, and cupcake treats on Nightingale’s birthday. Additionally, Galen will offer daily drawings for prizes in support of its students with gas cards, restaurant gift cards, Galen wear, and books.
Traditionally, National Nurses Week is devoted to highlighting the diverse ways in which registered nurses, who comprise the largest health care profession, are working to improve health care. Galen College of Nursing is recognizing all nurses and nursing students for their dedication and service.
Editors and reporters: For interview opportunities, please contact Director of Marketing Anna Kitson at 502.410.6215, akitson@galencollege.dev.
About Galen College of Nursing
Founded over 20 years ago, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States. With a focus solely on nursing education, the College offers practical/vocational nursing (PN/VN), associate and online baccalaureate degree nursing programs to over 3,000 students on its campuses in Louisville, Ky., San Antonio, Texas, Tampa Bay, Fla., Cincinnati, Ohio, along with an Online Campus. Galen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate degrees. For more information about Galen College of Nursing, visit galencollege.edu.
Galen College of Nursing Student Helps at Scene of Accident
February 11, 2015–San Antonio, TX — Galen College of Nursing San Antonio student Ramon Selvera jumped to the aid of an injured driver and passenger. Having witnessed a roll-over accident in which the driver was injured, Selvera jumped out of his automobile and immediately performed an assessment of the driver and passenger, then helped to keep him calm until emergency personnel arrived on the scene.
Active duty Air Force RN, 1st Lieutenant Jonathon Gann also witnessed the accident and Selvera’s act and later contacted school officials to identify the person on the scene who at the time only identified himself as a nursing student but was wearing Galen College of Nursing scrubs. The RN wanted to find out who this person was to recognize him for his life-saving actions and honor him with a certificate from his unit.
“I know you all are doing great things preparing your nurses because this student was caring and knew what he was doing,” said Jonathon Gann, RN to Dr. Audria Denker, the school’s Interim Campus President.
“We are so proud of Ramon, his caring assertiveness, quick thinking and ability to be calm and focused in the face of trauma,” said Denker. “It is our responsibility to teach our students to do just that and it is amazing when you see it in action. We can’t wait to honor him at the school. He said he just needed new scrubs, but we plan on doing more than that!”
When asked about the incident, Selvera said, “My instincts and training at Galen kicked in and I did what I have been taught. We were performing physical assessments in clinical, so the information was fresh in my mind.”
Galen College of Nursing has been solely focused on quality nursing education since 1989 and is uniquely positioned to offer students the opportunity to go from New to Nursing, to RN, all the way through BSN, inside one nursing education college.
Editors and reporters: For interview opportunities, please contact Galen College of Nursing Director of Marketing Anna Kitson at 502-494-3460, akitson@galencollege.dev or campus president Audria Denker at 502-544-6601, adenker@galencollege.dev.
Shirley S. Chater Joins Galen College of Nursing Board
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – March 14, 2011 – Galen College of Nursing announced that Shirley S. Chater, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, former president of Texas Woman’s University and an American Academy of Nursing “Living Legend,” has joined the nursing college’s board of directors.
During her tenure at Texas Woman’s University, The New York Times cited TWU for its participatory team management style. During her leadership, a community health clinic for the underserved was created and managed by faculty of the School of Nursing in Denton. Dr. Chater also served for many years as a faculty member at the University of California, San Francisco, School of Nursing and at U.C. Berkeley in the School of Education, holding the position of Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at UCSF.
A member of the American Academy of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, in 2000 Dr. Chater also was named a “Living Legend” by the American Academy of Nursing, in recognition of contributions to the nursing profession.
“Having Dr. Shirley Chater join the Galen Board of Directors is an honor,” said Tracy A. Ortelli, Ph.D. (c), RN, CNE. “Her professional accomplishments and leadership capacity will further advance Galen’s efforts to offer high quality, innovative education. Dr. Chater’s influence will undoubtedly help all of us — students, staff, and faculty — achieve greater levels of success.”
Dr. Chater also served as Commissioner of the United States Social Security Administration during the Clinton administration (1993-1997) where she was responsible for 65,000 employees and a budget that exceeded $480 billion.
About Galen College of Nursing
Founded over 20 years ago, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States. With a focus solely on nursing education, the College offers practical/vocational nurse (PN/VN) and associate degree nursing programs to students on its campuses in Louisville, Ky., San Antonio, Texas, Tampa Bay, Fla., and Cincinnati, Ohio. Galen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. For more information about Galen College of Nursing, visit our website.
Galen College of Nursing Graduates RNs from New Program
Louisville, Kentucky, July 31, 2006 – The inaugural class of registered nurses from Galen College of Nursing’s newly established Registered Nursing Program received their Associate of Science in Nursing degrees and registered nursing pins at ceremonies held in April. The second class of registered nurses from Galen graduated during a combined commencement/pinning ceremony on Friday, July 28.
At present, there are over 400 students enrolled in the nursing programs offered at the Louisville campus. There are over 900 students enrolled nationally.