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Table of Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................. 5
Vision, Mission, Goals and Values ...............................................6
Our History ....................................................................................7
Accreditations ...............................................................................8
Approvals ................................................................................... 10
Memberships and Affiliations ................................................... 10
Campus Locations, Amenities, and Degree Offerings ............. 10
Galen College of Nursing Administration ................................. 13
Where to Go When You Need to Know ................................... 17
ADMISSIONS .................................................................. 19
Admission to Galen.................................................................... 20
Distance Education Enrollment Matters .................................. 21
Readmission to Galen ................................................................ 24
Transfer Policies......................................................................... 25
Equal Opportunity, Discrimination, and Harassment Policy ... 27
Accommodations for Qualified Students with Disabilities ...... 27
Establishing and Maintaining Eligibility for Accommodations 28
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ............................................. 31
Student Fees .............................................................................. 32
Financial Assistance ................................................................... 33
Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Policy ................................ 35
Repeating a Course.................................................................... 36
Incomplete ................................................................................. 36
Refunds ...................................................................................... 37
Scholarships ............................................................................... 39
ACADEMIC POLICIES ...................................................... 41
Academic Integrity..................................................................... 42
Academic Integrity Honor Code ............................................... 42
Licensure for Texas .................................................................... 43
Definition of a Credit Hour ........................................................ 44
Grading Policies ......................................................................... 44
Grade Reporting ........................................................................ 44
Grade Point Average Calculation .............................................. 44
Grading Scale ............................................................................. 45
Standards for Academic Progression........................................ 45
Graduation Information ............................................................ 46
Residency Requirements ........................................................... 46
Academic Honors....................................................................... 46
Courses ....................................................................................... 47
Adding a Course (Degree programs only) ................................ 48
Dropping/Withdrawing from a Course (Degree programs ..... 48
only) ............................................................................................ 48
Withdrawing from the Program ............................................... 50
Dismissal..................................................................................... 50
General Attendance Policies ..................................................... 51
Student Participation in Governance ....................................... 53
STUDENT CONDUCT ...................................................... 55
Student Rights and Responsibilities .......................................... 56
Student Code of Conduct .......................................................... 56
Disciplinary Process ................................................................... 58
Resolution of Grievances and Complaints ............................... 58
Policy and Procedure ................................................................. 58
Dress Code ................................................................................. 61
Identification Cards ................................................................... 62
Copyright Infringement Policy .................................................. 62
Acceptable Use Policy ............................................................... 64
CLINICAL POLICIES ......................................................... 67
Clinical Placement ..................................................................... 68
Clinical Attendance Policies ....................................................... 68
Clinical Participation Requirements .......................................... 68
Clinical Registration Requirements ........................................... 68
Health Insurance ........................................................................ 68
Health & Immunization Requirements ..................................... 69
Physical Examination.................................................................. 69
Criminal Background Screening ................................................ 69
Fingerprinting and Drug Screening ........................................... 69
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) ...................................... 70
Requirements ............................................................................. 70
Clinical Dress Code ..................................................................... 70
Clinical Confidentiality ............................................................... 70
STUDENT SERVICES ....................................................... 73
Academic Advisement ............................................................... 74
Student Orientation ................................................................... 74
Liability Insurance ...................................................................... 74
Personal Counseling ................................................................... 74
Loss of Personal Property .......................................................... 74
Technology ................................................................................. 74
Library/Learning Resources ....................................................... 75
Name Change ............................................................................. 75
Transcripts .................................................................................. 75
Career Placement Counseling ................................................... 75
HEALTH & SAFETY ......................................................... 77
Parking ........................................................................................ 78
Electrical Storms ......................................................................... 78
Power Failures ............................................................................ 78
Cancelled Classes or Clinical Experiences ................................. 78
Life Safety Systems ..................................................................... 78
Cell Phones ................................................................................. 78
Children ...................................................................................... 78
Food and Beverages ................................................................... 78
Smoking ...................................................................................... 78
Fire and Evacuation Plan............................................................ 78
Medical Emergency .................................................................... 79
Incident Reporting ..................................................................... 79
Campus Security ......................................................................... 80
Bomb Threat ............................................................................... 81
Latex ............................................................................................ 81
Drug Free Policy ......................................................................... 82
Weapons Policy .......................................................................... 83
Anti-hazing Policy ....................................................................... 84
Annual Security Reports ............................................................ 84
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ................. 86
NURSING PROGRAMS ................................................... 89
Nursing Programs ....................................................................... 90
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Program Description ........... 92
Associate Degree in Nursing Program Description .................. 93
Vocational Nursing Program Description.................................. 94
General Education ...................................................................... 95
Curriculum Plans ........................................................................ 96
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................... 103
Course Descriptions ................................................................. 104
OTHER RESOURCES ..................................................... 117
Hours of Operation .................................................................. 118
Academic Calendar and Holidays ............................................ 118
Faculty Credentials ................................................................... 120
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www.GalenCollege.edu
Information is current at the time of publication.
All policies contained in this volume are in effect until a subsequent catalog or addendum is published online at
https://galencollege.edu/campuses/san-antonio
https://galencollege.edu/campuses/austin
https://galencollege.edu/campuses/dallas
https://galencollege.edu/campuses/houston
Galen College of Nursing reserves the right to modify or make exceptions to policies as necessary, without prior notice.
Students accepted into any program of study agree to this upon signing the Enrollment Agreement.
Branch Campus: San Antonio, TX
Off-campus Instructional Sites: Austin,
Houston and Richardson, TX
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The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that postsecondary institutions participating in
federal student aid programs make certain disclosures to enrolled and prospective students, parents, employees,
and the public. Galen makes this information available to you online at
https://www.galencollege.edu/consumer-disclosures/.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Vision, Mission, Goals and Values
Our Vision
We change the life of one to care for the lives of many.
Our Mission
Galen College of Nursing, driven by a culture dedicated to expanding access to nursing education, prepares diverse
learners to demonstrate excellence and compassion in nursing through an educational approach immersed in innovation,
technology, and student support.
Our Goals
Student Success - Galen College of Nursing fosters a culture of academic quality and individualized student support,
recognizing the student as our highest priority.
Institutional Excellence - Galen College of Nursing engages in systematic, focused, and ongoing assessment to
continuously improve people, programs and services.
Relationships - Galen College of Nursing builds trust through collaboration and action in support of a healthy and dynamic
organization, healthcare landscape, and the community at large.
Stewardship - Galen College of Nursing responsibly manages fiscal, human, and physical resources to assure stability and
growth.
Our Values
Inclusivity - I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
Character – I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
Accountability – I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
Respect – I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
Excellence - I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.
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Our History
Galen was established by Humana Health Institutes, Inc. (Humana) in 1989 with a sole focus on nursing education. At this
time, Humana was positioned as one of the largest insurance providers and healthcare systems in the country and
developed a practical/vocational nursing (PN/VN) program in response to a severe national nursing shortage. Initially
offered in Louisville, Kentucky; San Antonio, Texas; and Tampa Bay, Florida, these programs continue to address the
healthcare needs of the communities they serve and are exemplars of excellence in nursing education.
Galen officially became Galen College of Nursing in 2005, with the establishment of a prelicensure associate degree
nursing (ADN) program at the Florida and Kentucky campuses. As part of Galen’s evolution as a college came the decision
to establish its first independent Board of Directors in 2006. In 2007, Galen established its first new campus in 17 years in
Cincinnati, Ohio. The College received initial accreditation with SACSCOC in 2013 and became a Level II institution upon
offering a baccalaureate degree in nursing in 2014. In 2016, Galen responded to a severe nursing shortage in rural
Appalachia by offering the ADN program in Hazard, KY. In 2019, Galen became a Level III institution upon offering a
master’s degree in nursing. In 2020, HCA Healthcare, Inc., the nation’s largest healthcare provider, acquired a majority
ownership stake in the College’s parent company in order to partner with the College in meeting its mission of expanding
access to nursing education for diverse learners across the country.
Galen has over 30 years of experience in delivering nursing education, and since 1989 has graduated over 31,000 nurses.
Galen is one of the nation's largest educators of practical and registered nurses, a success we attribute in part to our
committed, caring faculty and small class sizes, diverse clinical and field/preceptorship experiences, as well as our
expertise in delivering quality on-ground and online nursing education programs.
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Accreditations
For additional information regarding the accreditation of Galen and our programs, please visit our website at
https://galencollege.edu/about-galen/accreditation.
Regional Accreditation
Galen College of Nursing (Galen) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Galen may also offer credentials
such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Galen may be directed
in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,
GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Galen consists of a Main Campus located in Kentucky and off-campus instructional sites in Florida, Ohio, Nevada, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Kansas, Virginia, and Texas. Branch campus accreditation is dependent upon
the continued accreditation of the Main Campus.
Programmatic Accreditation
Campus
Program
Programmatic Accreditor
Austin, TX
Associate Degree in
Nursing Program
The associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the San Antonio
Campus located in San Antonio, Texas, and off-campus instructional sites located in
Austin, Richardson, and Houston, Texas, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners
for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program
on the ACEN website.
Baccalaureate Degree in
Nursing Program
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW,
Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001; 202-887-6791.
Dallas, TX
(Richardson)
Associate Degree in
Nursing Program
The associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the San Antonio
Campus located in San Antonio, Texas, and off-campus instructional sites located in
Austin, Richardson, and Houston, Texas, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners
for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program
on the ACEN website.
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Baccalaureate Degree in
Nursing Program
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW,
Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001; 202-887-6791.
Houston, TX
Associate Degree in
Nursing Program
The associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the San Antonio
Campus located in San Antonio, Texas, and off-campus instructional sites located in
Austin, Richardson, and Houston, Texas, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners
for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program
on the ACEN website.
Baccalaureate Degree in
Nursing Program
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW,
Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001; 202-887-6791.
San Antonio,
TX
Associate Degree in
Nursing Program
The associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the San Antonio
Campus located in San Antonio, Texas, and off-campus instructional sites located in
Austin, Richardson, and Houston, Texas, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners
for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program
on the ACEN website.
Baccalaureate Degree in
Nursing Program
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW,
Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001; 202-887-6791.
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Approvals
The individual programs offered by Galen College of Nursing are approved by the Board of Directors of the College.
Galen and its individual programs have met the educational standards for approval, authorization, or licensure from the
following national and state organizations:
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 79711
https://www.highered.texas.gov/
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has
granted a Certificate of Authority to Galen College of
Nursing to award the degree listed below:
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing
This certificate does not constitute accreditation; the
issuance of this certificate attests only to an institution’s
having met the Board’s standards established for
nonexempt institutions.
Questions or complaints about this institution should be
addressed to:
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711
or email StudentComplaints@thecb.state.tx.us
Rules governing student complaint procedures, Title 19
of the Texas Administrative Code, Rules 1.110-112, can
be found here.
Texas Board of Nursing
333 Guadalupe #3-460
Austin, Texas 78701
Texas Veterans Commission
P.O. Box 12277
Austin, Texas 78711-2277
or email [email protected]exas.gov
Memberships and Affiliations
Galen is a member agency of the National League for Nursing (NLN). The NLN is a leader in setting national educational
standards for the nursing workforce through education, development, and research.
Galen is a member agency of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN). OADN is the leading advocate for
associate degree nursing education and practice and promotes collaboration in the future of healthcare education and
delivery.
Campus Locations, Amenities, and Degree Offerings
Amenities at the Galen campuses include access to:
• multimedia classrooms;
• clinical learning laboratories outfitted with highly specialized models, mannequins, and equipment to simulate
clinical practice;
• student study and lounge areas;
• conference rooms;
• free parking; and,
• accessible restrooms.
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Branch Campus – San Antonio
Galen College of Nursing
7411 John Smith Drive, Suite 1400 San
Antonio, TX 78229
Campus: (210) 733-3056
Admissions: (210) 485-2222
https://galencollege.edu/campuses/san-antonio
The San Antonio Campus (pictured right) is 88,000 square feet. Nursing
programs offered at the San Antonio Branch
Campus includes the BSN, ADN, and the VN programs.
Extended Classroom: Methodist
Galen College of Nursing
8109 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, Texas 78229
The extended classroom is approximately 33,130 square feet.
Nursing programs offered at Methodist include portions of the BSN
and ADN programs.
Off-Campus Instructional Sites
Galen College of Nursing at Austin
1201 W. Louis Henna Blvd., Bldg. B, Suite 101
Austin, Texas 78681
Campus: (512) 420-5100
Admissions: (512) 420-5121
https://galencollege.edu/campuses/austin
The off-campus instructional site (pictured right) is 19,000 square feet.
Nursing programs offered at the Austin Campus include the BSN, ADN,
and VN programs.
Extended Classroom: Frontera Crossing
Galen College of Nursing
Frontera Crossing
101 Louis Henna Blvd.
Round Rock, TX 78664
The extended classroom at Frontera Crossing is approximately 11,000 square feet. Nursing programs offered at Frontera Crossing
include portions of the VN, ADN, and BSN programs.
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Galen College of Nursing at Dallas
Galen College of Nursing at Dallas
1301 W President George Bush Hwy,
Richardson, TX 75080
Admissions: (877) 223-7040
https://galencollege.edu/campuses/dallas
The off-campus instructional site (pictured right) is 40,000 square feet.
Nursing programs offered at the Dallas Campus include the VN, ADN, and
BSN programs.
Galen College of Nursing at Houston
Galen College of Nursing at Houston
11210 Equity Drive,
Houston, TX 77041
Admissions: (877) 223-7040
The off-campus instructional site is 45,000 square feet. Nursing programs offered at the Houston Campus include the VN, ADN, and
BSN programs.
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Galen College of Nursing Administration
Mark A. Vogt……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….Chief Executive Officer
Tracy A. Ortelli, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN…………………………………….….……….…….……………………………………………. Chief Academic Officer
Steve Hyndman, EdD…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Executive Vice President and Provost
Audria Denker, DNP, RN, FAADN………………………………………………………………….……………………………………Executive Vice President of Nursing
Lisa Hawthorne, PhD, RN, PHN, CNE………………………………………………………….…………………….… Regional Dean and Program Administrator
Jennifer L. Stewart, PhD…………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………..….…………Dean of Arts and Sciences
Jennifer Jackson, MED……………………………………………………………………………………………………………Regional Director of Campus Operations
Carol Bierly-Stevens, MLS, LVN…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………….Librarian
Sheila Herzog, MSN, RN……………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………..…….Content Enrichment Specialist
Victoria McLeod, MSN, RN……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Content Enrichment Specialist
Cornelius Brothers, MSN, RN …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....Content Enrichment Specialist
Danielle Edwards, MSSW……………………………………………………………...… Community Resource Specialist; Section 504/Title IX Coordinator
Sanja Preston, MSW, CSW ………………………………..…………………………….Community Resource Specialist; Section 504/Title IX Coordinator
Elizabeth Mulhollon, MAT …..……………………………………………………….………………………………….………………….….. Disability Services Manager
Marie Thomas, BS………………………………………………………………………….… Executive Administrative Assistant to the ADN Program Director
Louis Streb, MSN, RN…………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….……..……………..Academic Success Liaison
Cecilia Ramirez, BBA ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Regional HR Business Partner
Hazel Herrera….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….……. Registrar Service Specialist
Irene Rodriguez………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………..Schedule & Resource Analyst
Allison Staley, LPC……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………School Counselor
Austin Campus
Anna Jessup, DNP, APRN, FNP-C…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....………………… Dean
Rachael Bennett, DNP, RN-NIC……………………………………….…………………………….…………………………………….……………. ADN Program Director
Rachel Heintzel, BSN, RN……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……. Associate VN Program Director
Robert Dugan, DNP, RN, CENP, CPN……………………………….………………………………………………………………………………….BSN Program Director
Angela Worrell, MS ……………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………………… Director of Campus Operations
Khat Shah, BSN, RN ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….……Clinical Education Manager
Mark Padolina, MSN, APRN, FNP-C ……………………………………………………………………………….……………….…Clinical Learning Lab Coordinator
Millie Figueroa.……………………………………….………………………………………………………………………. Senior Administrative Assistant to the Dean
Ka’Lela Kelly……………………………………………………………………………………….…………..………...…….…………. Student Financial Services Specialist
Amber Thomas………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….….…..... Team Lead, Student Financial Services
Ben Bateman ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Student Financial Services Specialist
Joanna Perez ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Enrollment Manager
Zach Barnes …………………………………………………..…………………………………………….…………………..……………………………….Enrollment Counselor
Jasmine Mason….…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..……………………………….…. Enrollment Counselor
Jake Harp…………………………………………………………………………………………………….….……………….……………………………..… Enrollment Counselor
Yarzita Torres…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………............…… Team Lead, Enrollment Counselor
Nia Holmes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………….… Enrollment Counselor
Deily Becerra………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………..……….……..…………………………….……………Registrar
Ana Inojosa……………………………………………………………………………………………………..….…….……………………………….Registrar Service Specialist
Brooke Hutcherson……….………………………………………………………………………….………….………………………………..…. Registrar Service Specialist
Kelique Matthias……………………………………………………………………...…………………………..……………………………...……..……….IT Support Specialist
Mike Lamb …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………….IT Support Specialist
Stephen Calhoun………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………Facilities/Maintenance Technician
Jeanette Hodge………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………..…………………Administrative Assistant
Molly Sassatelli………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………Administrative Assistant
Julia Vicars………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………..………Administrative Assistant
Jaimie Martinez……………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………….…………………………..Academic Advisor
Mikayla Morgan……………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………….Campus Engagement Specialist
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Dallas Campus
Brittany Wall, DNP, MSN, APRN-CNP, CNE-cl, CHEP, CHSE, CSSB……………………………………………….……………………..…………………………. Dean
Monica Ruff…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….. ADN Program Director
Candance Bailey ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………….. VN Program Director
Barbara Washington…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………….. Enrollment Manager
Elsa (Lisa) Romero...........................................................................................................................................................................Registrar
Michelle Morris………………………………………………………………………………………………..………….……Senior Administrative Assistant to the Dean
Benjamin Bledsoe………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….…….…....Administrative Assistant
Praisy Khedia………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….……....Administrative Assistant
Selena Smith………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………....Administrative Assistant
Shelby Wagner …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… Academic Advisor
Sara McPherson…………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………….……...........Campus Engagement Specialist
Brittany Ebikeme…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….…...........Clinical Education Coordinator
Eric Nelson……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..…. Clinical Learning Lab Coordinator
Allison Ramsey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..……Clinical Learning Lab Technician
Meagan Woodard………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………..…Clinical Learning Lab Technician
Gillian Foster………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………….… Enrollment Counselor
Jessica Garcia………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… Enrollment Counselor
Tamia Wilcher…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………….……. Enrollment Counselor
Micah Harris………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………….… Enrollment Counselor
Brock McKelvey…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Enrollment Counselor
Hanna Mengel………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………… Enrollment Counselor
Kezia Moore……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Enrollment Counselor
Langston Rhynes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………… Enrollment Counselor
Peter Maziarz………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Facilities Technician
Christopher Cottonham……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….Facilities & Security Technician
Omran (Ron) Ahmed…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….……..………..IIT Support Specialist
Morgan Fernandez…………………………………………………………………………….…………………………..…………….Student Financial Services Specialist
Meshala (Monroe) McCracken…………………………………………………………………..…………….…….…………….Student Financial Services Specialist
Tai Tong…………………………………………………………………………….…….……………………………………………………Student Financial Services Specialist
Belle Girtman....................................................................................................................................................Registrar Services Specialist
Taukaila Riggsbee..............................................................................................................................................Registrar Services Specialist
Houston Campus
Victoria Coyle, DNP, CHSE, RN ……………………………………………………………………….……………………………………….Dean / VN Program Director
James Jackson, MSN, RN, CCRN ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……. ADN Program Director
Eddyline Comia, DNP, MA, RN, BSN …………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. BSN Program Director
Laide Alexander, MBA, EdD……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Director of Campus Operations
Amber Williams, MSN-Ed, RNC-OB ..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Clinical Education Manager
Felicia Falden, MSN, RN …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……. Clinical Education Manager
Phyllis Lewis-Miller …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Senior Administrative Assistant
Katie Cummingham ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Senior Administrative Assistant
Miladis Pac ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Student Financial Services Manager
Karla Slawson ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... Student Financial Services Specialist
Monica Frye ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….. Student Financial Services Specialist
Naomi Gracia ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... Student Financial Services Specialist
Tolulope Jaiyesimi (TJ) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….. Enrollment Manager
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Olajumoke Oyebode (Jummy) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Enrollment Team Lead
Navion Glenn……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………….. Enrollment Counselor
Diane Stutes……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Enrollment Counselor
Juan Guadarrama ….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Enrollment Counselor
Montel Montgomery……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Enrollment Counselor
Anwar Berry……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………….……..Enrollment Counselor
Damilola Fola-Owolabi………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….. Enrollment Counselor
Aaron Chang …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….…. Enrollment Counselor
Oluwafemi Atoyegbe …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..…... Enrollment Counselor
Vanessa Sanchez …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………... Enrollment Counselor
Efrain Garza……………………………………………………………………...…………………………..………….….……………………………………. IT Support Specialist
Leslie Pardo ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. IT Support Specialist
Jordan Stewart…………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………….. Facilities/Maintenance Technician
Christina Garza………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….………………………………… Administrative Assistant
Winta Tekia………………………………………………………………………….……..…………………………………………………….. Senior Administrative Assistant
Olujuwon Akinrinsola ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Admissions Administrative Assistant
Paul Slawson …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….. Academic Advisor
Aariana Moore …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….. Campus Registrar
Denae Rogers ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Registrar Service Specialist
Ifeyinwa Ugboh (Ify) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... Campus Engagement Specialist
Deldric Scoggins ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... Facilities and Security Technician
San Antonio Campus
Terry Douglas, DNP, APRN …….…….………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….…….…………………Dean
Donna Hedges, PhD, MSN, MBA, CNE………………………………………………………………………….……...….Assistant Dean / BSN Program Director
Mary Petty-Alexander, DNP, RN .……………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………….... ADN Program Director
Wendi Myers, MSN-Ed., RN……………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………. VN Program Director
Holly Hebert, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNE-cl, CNE ……………………………………………………………………………………....…Associate VN Program Director
Alicia Mendiola, MSN, RN …………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………….. Associate BSN Program Director
DeAnna Hutchings, MSN-Ed, CNML, CCRN ………………………………….…………………………………………………... Associate ADN Program Director
Paulina Trevino, MA…………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………….…..Director of Campus Operations
Elizabeth Martinez MSN, RN, CCHP-RN ……………………………………….……………………………………………….………..Evening Program Coordinator
Rubi Dobbins, BSN, RN………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………Clinical Education Manager
Sheri Benson, MSN, RN……………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………..Clinical Education Manager
Amy Timmons, MSN, RN……………………….………………………………………………..………………………………………………….Clinical Education Manager
Cynthia Garrett, MSN-Ed, RN CHSE, CNEcl …………………………………………………………..…..Director of Simulation and Clinical Learning Labs
Debra Budd ……………………………………………………………………………..………………..…………………………….…………………………………Library Assistant
Frank Hernandez …………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………….………….. Library Assistant
Deborah Densmore, BBA ………………………………………………………………………..………………………………….…….Academic Clinical Support Liaison
Cyndi Cerda, BS …………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………….…..Academic Clinical Support Liaison
Jose Peralta …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….. Academic Advisor
Stephanie Taylor .…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….. Academic Advisor
Toi Anderson…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….. Academic Advisor
Chi Le ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….. Academic Advisor
Kristal Stevenson, MBA………….…………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………..Enrollment Manager
Natalie Ramos, BA…………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………...…Enrollment Counselor Team Lead
Sydnie Rigal……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Enrollment Counselor Team Lead
Marco Martinez………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………….……..Enrollment Counselor
Sarah Trippy, BA…………………………………….…………………………………………………….…………………………..………………………..Enrollment Counselor
Joceline Maldonado Garcia, BS........……………………………………………………………...................…………….........................Enrollment Counselor
Dymond Rangel.…………….…………………………………………………………………………………………….…………..………………………..Enrollment Counselor
Janet Dakin………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…..Senior Enrollment Counselor
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Jonathan Nunez…………..…………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..……………………….Enrollment Counselor
Danielle Rodriguez…………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Enrollment Counselor
Luis Rodriguez……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Enrollment Counselor
Celest Germain…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..Enrollment Counselor
Dorothy Carrasco…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…. Enrollment Counselor
Jocelyn Hernandez.....................................................................................................................................................Enrollment Counselor
Keana Cunningham, BS………………………………………………………………………….………………..…………..…….……………………...Enrollment Counselor
Sandra Ferniz………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………Senior Student Financial Service Specialist
Christina Parra ………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………..…….Senior Student Financial Service Specialist
Madison Martinez……………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………..Student Financial Service Specialist
Gina Wolf, MBA…………………………………….………………………….…………………………………….……………….……. Student Financial Service Specialist
Ashlea Fiske, BBA…………..……………………………………………..…………………………………..………………………….. Student Financial Service Specialist
Anjola Kupoluyi……….. ………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………..Student Financial Service Specialist
Antonio Alonzo, BBA……………………………………………………………………………………………………..………........ Student Financial Service Specialist
Travis Szyman, BA……………………………………..……………………………………………….…….Student Financial Service Specialist, Veterans Benefits
Ari Amador, MBA……………………………………..………………………………………………….……Student Financial Service Specialist, Veterans Benefits
Nathan Wall.....…………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Campus Registrar
Kayla Lopez…………………………………………...…………………………………………………...............……………………………..……Registrar Service Specialist
Jerry Lopez………………………………………….…..………...............…….……………………………………………………………..………Registrar Service Specialist
Nicole Sinclair……………………………………….……..……………………………………...............……………………………………….…Registrar Service Specialist
Autumn Johnson…………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………….……Registrar Service Specialist
Ruben Espinoza……………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………..………………IT Support Specialist
Dani Yosopov, BS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..……………………………..IT Support Specialist
Jeremiah Garza………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….….………………………..IT Support Specialist
Melvin Abner………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….………..………………………….……IT Support Specialist
Robert Schondel………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………. Facilities Manager
Juan Chan…………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….……..……Facilities/Maintenance Technician
Ricardo Perez………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….……………………..…Facilities/Maintenance Technician
Enrique Flores………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….…………………….Facilities/Maintenance Technician
Stephanie Hull………………………………………………………………………………….……………..……....…………………………Senior Administrative Assistant
Eric Walton Jr……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………..Administrative Assistant
Vanessa Sabbs……………………………………………………………………………………….………………………...……………………..……..Administrative Assistant
Regina Washington…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….……………………….…..Receptionist
Socorro Montanez…………………………………………………………………………………….…..…………………………………………………………….…..Receptionist
Lia McDonald…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….………………….....Campus Engagement Specialist
Patrick O’Donnell …………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………....Campus Engagement Specialist
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Where to Go When You Need to Know
Academic Counseling ....................................................................................................................................................................... Faculty
Academic Support ....................................................................................................................................... Content Enrichment Specialist
Administrative Policies ........................................................................................................................................... Program Director/Dean
Billing and Payments .......................................................................................................................................................................... Bursar
Career, Personal, Non-academic Support ................................................................................................. Community Resource Specialist
Disability Information ............................................................................................................................... Section 504/Title IX Coordinator
Financial Aid Eligibility ...................................................................................................................... Current Student Financial Aid Advisor
Personal Counseling ......................................................................................................................................................... School Counselor
Registration ................................................................................................................................................................................... Registrar
Transcripts and Education Verification ......................................................................................................................................... Registrar
Veteran’s Education Benefits .......................................................................................................... Current Student Financial Aid Advisor
Applicants and students can also find additional College and student information at the following locations:
Attendance ....................................................................................................................................................... Student Self-Service Portal
Booklist ....................................................................................................................................................... Galen Website – Campus Page
Financial Aid Award Letter ............................................................................................................................... Student Self-Service Portal
Grades ............................................................................................................................................................... Student Self-Service Portal
Job Search .................................................................................................................................................... Galen Website – Alumni Page
Ledger ............................................................................................................................................................... Student Self-Service Portal
Transcript Request ...................................................................................................................................... Galen Website – Alumni Page
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ADMISSIONS
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Admission to Galen
Admission is selective and based upon available facilities and resources in the community and within Galen.
Applicants may apply for admission into the program for the Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter quarter. Acceptance
into the desired program will be made after a review of the applicant’s file. Students may be accepted up to the third
day of classes, subject to approval by the Program Administrator (or designee). The Program Administrator is
identified as the academic administrator of record with the State Board of Nursing. These responsibilities are
assumed by an academic administrator and may have the title of Program Administrator, Assistant Dean, Associate
Dean, Dean, Regional Dean, or Executive Dean or other. An applicant, previously enrolled at Galen who did not
graduate and who is not seeking program re-entry, needs Program Administrator (or designee) approval prior to
acceptance into another program. Please refer to the Galen College Administration section or a listing of academic
administrators.
Requirements
VN Program
ADN Program*
BSN Program
LVN to ADN Bridge Option
Prelicensure Option
General Admission
Requirements
• Must be a high school graduate, possess a General Education Development (GED) diploma, or other recognized high
school equivalency test.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
TESTING REQUIREMENTS
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is the College’s official entrance examination. Applicants may be granted acceptance into the College
based upon equivalent entrance test scores on other qualifying examinations, including the ACT, SAT, HESI A2, and Multilevel PAX, or evidence of
a previously earned bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution. Admission test scores must have been earned within the last five
years.
TEAS
54.7%
52.0%
Galen PN/VN graduates are not required to take the TEAS
Examination.
58.7%
ACT
19
18
20
SAT
1025
980
1100
Multilevel PAX
81
90
101
Any individual wishing to retake the TEAS examination is required to wait a minimum of 30 days before being eligible to repeat. The TEAS
examination may not be taken more than three times within a 12-month period.
Earned Degree
An earned diploma in practical/vocational nursing.
An earned
associate degree
or diploma in
nursing from an
accredited
registered
nursing (RN)
program or
institution
GPA
2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale from a PN/VN program.
Galen PN/VN graduates with a GPA of 2.0 or greater
qualifies for the Galen LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge Option.
2.0 or better on
a 4.0 scale from
an ADN program
Licensure
Must provide proof of current, active, unencumbered
PN licensure, unless the applicant begins the ADN
program, LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge Option within six
months of completing Galen’s PN program. Students
accepted into Galen’s ADN program, LPN/LVN to ADN
Bridge Option within six months of graduating from
Galen’s PN/VN program will be required to provide
proof of current, active, unencumbered PN/VN license
as a course registration requirement for PNS 202
LPN/LVN to RN Role Transition.
Must provide
proof of current,
active,
unencumbered
RN licensure to
practice as a
registered nurse
in the United
States.
*Galen’s prelicensure programs consist of the PN/VN Program, the ADN Program (Two-year and LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge options), and
the BSN Program, Prelicensure Option. Applicants that have a previously earned baccalaureate degree and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or
better on a 4.0 scale are not required to submit a college admission score.
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Conditional Acceptance
ADN Program,
LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge
Option
BSN Program,
Prelicensure Option
Applicants may be granted conditional acceptance into the ADN
program, LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge Option at the Program
Administrator’s (or designee’s) discretion. Students admitted with a
conditional status must maintain satisfactory standing (a grade of ‘C’
or above in each nursing, science, and math course, and a cumulative
GPA of 2.0) or may be subject to dismissal. Students will gain full
acceptance upon satisfactory completion of 20 quarter credit hours
within the program.
Applicants may be granted conditional acceptance into the BSN
Program, Prelicensure Option at the Program Administrator’s (or
designee’s) discretion. Students admitted with a conditional status
must maintain satisfactory standing (a grade of ‘C’ or above in each
nursing, science, and math course, and a cumulative GPA of 2.0) or
may be subject to dismissal. Students will gain full acceptance upon
satisfactory completion of 28 quarter credit hours within the program.
Unencumbered Licensure
Unencumbered licensure is defined as a license in which
there are no provisions that limit the licensee’s scope of
practice, such as an active disciplinary action(s),
condition(s) or restriction(s) by a State Board of Nursing.
Distance Education Enrollment Matters
In order to enroll and continue enrollment, students
attending any Galen program must remain a resident of
a state which Galen has all necessary approvals.
Students who travel or change their residency to a state
or territory where Galen does not have all necessary
approvals may be required to withdraw from the
program. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the
Program Administrator immediately if they intend to
change their state or territory of residency or travel
outside of the country. Additional information related to
Galen's approvals can be found at
http://www.galencollege.edu/about-galen/approvals/.
Other Policy Matters
Galen reserves the right to:
• Deny admission to an otherwise qualified
applicant,
• Revoke admission based on an adverse
background, drug or fingerprint screening, or
• Defer qualified applicants to future start dates.
Legal Matters
Some state professional standards prohibit the issuing of
a nursing license to a convicted felon. In addition,
healthcare facilities routinely refuse to allow convicted
felons into the clinical setting to obtain a clinical
experience. As a result, Galen requires applicants of the
prelicensure programs who have been convicted of a
felony, misdemeanor, or any criminal acts to disclose
this information as a mandatory step in the application
process. Galen reserves the right to deny admission to
any applicant who has a criminal record and may revoke
acceptance of a student who does not fully disclose the
nature or extent of any felonies, misdemeanors, or
criminal convictions. Please see the Criminal Background
Screening Policy below for more information.
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Application Process for Galen College of Nursing Programs:
All Programs
Submit completed application.
Submit non-refundable entrance testing fee or
request copy of ACT or SAT scores to be sent
directly to Galen.
Schedule an Entrance Examination.
Submit proof of high-school graduation,
receipt of General Education Development
(GED) diploma, or other recognized high
school equivalency test.
Submit transcripts from all postsecondary
schools attended if requesting evaluation of
transfer credit.
Upon completion of the application process, Galen will consider the application in totality. Applicants accepted or
rejected by Galen will be notified in writing.
Enrollment Process Following Program Acceptance:
All Programs
Schedule appointment with Financial Aid
Specialist to sign enrollment agreement and
arrange for payment of tuition and fees. *
Attend orientation held prior to the first day of
classes. Orientation familiarizes students with
Galen officials, policies, and procedures.
Submit a medical packet that includes physical
examination and immunization record
documentation to the Office of Academic
Records. †
Pass criminal background screening prior to
start of classes. Criminal background screening
fee is non-refundable.
* All requests for transfer credit must be approved prior to signing the enrollment agreement. Please see the Transfer Credit Earned at Other
Institutions Policy for complete information. Contact information for scheduling the appointment is included in the acceptance letter.
† For specific immunization requirements currently in effect, please see Health & Immunization Requirements on the Galen website at
https://galencollege.edu/consumer-disclosures/.
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Proof of High School Graduation or GED Diploma
All applicants must submit proof of high school
Graduation, GED diploma, or other recognized high
school equivalency test in order to demonstrate
compliance with admission criteria. Please contact
Admissions for information about acceptable forms of
documentation.
Once Galen has evaluated the documentation, the
applicant will be notified whether they may
proceed with the admissions process.
Home-Schooled Applicants
Admissions will evaluate home-schooled applicants to
determine if the high school education for the applicant
meets our proof of graduation requirement. Please
contact the Admissions Office for information about
required documentation.
Once Admissions evaluates home-schooled student
documentation, the applicant will be notified whether
they may proceed with the admissions process.
Applicants may also proceed with the admissions
process by earning a GED diploma or other recognized
high school equivalency test.
Transcripts from Foreign Schools
Transcripts from foreign schools must be reviewed by a
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
(NACES) approved evaluating agency. Visit
www.naces.org/members.htm for a list of approved
agencies. The official transcript evaluation must be
submitted directly to the Office of Academic Records.
Criminal Background Screening Policy
Galen believes that the enrollment of qualified students
contributes to the overall success of the education
process. Background screens and reference checks serve
as important parts of the enrollment process at Galen.
These types of information are collected as a means of
obtaining additional applicant-related information that
helps determine their overall qualifications, ensuring the
protection of the current people, property, and
information of the organization.
At Galen, background screens and reference checks are
conducted on every student applicant. This process is
conducted to verify the accuracy of the information
provided by the applicant. The following verifications
may be conducted:
1. Social Security Number Verification
2. Criminal Convictions (applicable State and/or
County records)
3. Sexual Offender and Predator Registry
4. Applicable State Medicaid Exclusion List
5. GSA List of Parties Excluded from Federal
Programs
6. OIG List of Excluded Individuals
Applicants who have been convicted of committing or
attempting to commit one or more of the following
offenses will not be eligible for enrollment with Galen.
The applicant will not be admitted if the criminal history
report indicates a conviction of either a felony
classification or misdemeanor within the past seven (7)
years unless there are mitigating circumstances.
1. Murder, homicide, manslaughter, or concealment
of a homicidal death
2. Kidnapping, child abduction, criminal child
enticement, or contributing to the delinquency of
a minor
3. Unlawful restraint or forcible detention
4. Felonious or aggravated assault, menacing, battery
or infliction of great bodily harm
5. Sexual assault/battery, sexual abuse or unlawful
sexual behavior
6. Abuse, abandonment, criminal neglect or financial
exploitation of or indecency with a child, elderly or
disabled person
7. Theft, robbery or burglary
8. Aiding suicide
9. Criminal trespass
10. Arson
11. Misapplication of fiduciary property or property of
a financial institution
12. Securing execution of a document by deception
13. Unlawful possession or use of weapons or
aggravated discharge of a firearm;
14. Felony conviction for manufacture, delivery,
possession or trafficking possession of controlled
substance(s).
15. A conviction under the laws of another state,
federal law, or the Uniform Code of Military
Justice for an offense containing elements that are
substantially similar to the elements of an offense
listed above.
Exceptions must be approved by the Program
Administrator (or designee) or
Dean. A student may appeal this decision to the
Academic President.
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Galen will ensure that all background screens and
reference checks are conducted in compliance with all
federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit
Reporting Act, as applicable.
Students who experience any break in service, or who
begin a new program of study, will be subject to an
additional background screening, at the student’s
expense, upon reentry.
Recordkeeping
All information obtained from the background screening
and reference check process will only be used as part of
the enrollment process and kept strictly confidential.
Only approved personnel at Galen will have access to
this information. In addition, Galen may release
information obtained from background screening to
clinical providers as a result of the applicant’s
participation at said clinical facility.
Readmission to Galen
Application Process
A former Galen student who experienced a break in
service may apply to return to Galen College of Nursing
by submitting the Request for Readmission Form, which
can be found on the College website at
galencollege.edu/readmissions.
Readmission applicants requesting to return to the same
campus within one year of withdrawal will be reviewed
for acceptance based on the following criteria:
• No prior program dismissals
• No prior disciplinary actions
• No more than two prior unsuccessful course
attempts
Readmission applicants who do not meet the above
criteria will be reviewed by the Readmission Committee,
who will make a recommendation to the Program
Administrator (or designee), whose decision will be final.
Readmission decisions will be communicated in writing
within ten (10) business days of the Program
Administrator’s (or designee’s) final decision.
A student making application for readmission must have
all required documentation completed in accordance
with all published deadlines in order to be re-enrolled
and registered. This includes meeting all financial
obligations and/or any clinical participation
requirements for courses with a clinical component.
Readmission acceptance is dependent upon program
and capacity availability.
Readmission Policies & Procedures
Students who experience any break in service will be
charged a registration fee and may be subject to an
additional background and drug screening, at the
student’s expense, upon reentry.
Readmitted students who experience any break in
service may be required to retake courses or
demonstrate proficiency in competency requirements,
and are required to meet curriculum requirements in
effect at the time of readmission. Students who are
readmitted following a dismissal for unsatisfactory
academic performance may be admitted in a conditional
status and may be required to follow remediation steps
to help them be successful in their coursework. Failure
to adhere to the conditional readmission requirements
may result in the student’s dismissal from the program.
This conditional status will be reviewed at the end of
each term.
Repeated courses may be at the student’s expense,
upon reentry. All decisions will be made final at the
discretion of the Program Administrator (or designee).
Please refer to the Transfer Policies section for
additional information regarding general education
course credits.
Please refer to sections on Repeating a Course and
Financial Information for additional information
regarding these policies.
PN/VN Program
Students re-entering the PN/VN program within 180
days of their last date of attendance in the program will
return under the tuition, fees, and refund policy
associated with the previous enrollment. Students re-
entering the PN/VN program outside 180 days of their
last date of attendance in the program are subject to
any published changes to tuition, fees, and refund
policy. All other policy changes are effective immediately
with Student Catalog publication.
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Transfer Policies
Intercampus Transfers
Both current and former students in Satisfactory
academic standing may request to transfer from the
nursing programs at one Galen campus to another, if
applicable and space is available. To be considered,
current students should contact their current campus
Registrar by week six of the term to initiate the transfer
request process. Former students wishing to transfer
should refer to the Readmission to Galen process for
complete information. All transfer decisions will be
made at the discretion of the Program Administrator (or
designee), whose decision will be final. Students who
transfer campus or program will be subject to the tuition
and fees currently in effect for their chosen program, as
well as any other campus-specific policies. Active
students approved to transfer will be withdrawn and re-
enrolled into the new campus and/or program during
the term break. Failure to re-enroll into the new campus
and/or program will result in a withdrawal and students
should refer to the Readmission to Galen process for
information on returning to Galen.
Program Transfers
Both current and former students in Satisfactory
academic standing may request to transfer between
programs, if applicable and space is available. To be
considered, current students should contact their
campus Registrar by week six of the term to initiate the
transfer request process. Former students wishing to be
readmitted to a different program should refer to the
Readmission to Galen process for complete information.
All transfer decisions will be made at the discretion of
the Program Administrator (or designee), whose
decision will be final. Students who transfer campus or
program will be subject to the tuition and fees currently
in effect for their chosen program, as well as any other
campus-specific policies. Active students approved to
transfer will be withdrawn and re-enrolled into the new
campus and/or program during the term break. Failure
to re-enroll into the new campus and/or program will
result in a withdrawal and students should refer to the
Readmission to Galen process for information on
returning to Galen.
Active students wishing to transfer PN/VN program
options (day/evening) or graduate program
concentrations should contact their campus Registrar or
Academic Advisor for support.
Transferring Credit Earned at Other Institutions
If an applicant is currently attending or has attended a
school other than Galen with a related curriculum, they
may be able to obtain credit for those courses. A
request for evaluation of prior or current courses and
credits must be submitted and approved prior to signing
the enrollment agreement. A copy of the official
transcript(s) of the courses to be considered for transfer
must be sent to Galen directly from each school, college,
or university attended. Submission of these documents
is considered to be a request for evaluation.
The Dean/Program Administrator (or designee) will have
discretion to accept or reject transfer credits. Applicants
may be requested to provide a copy of the school
catalog with course description and/or a syllabus for the
Transfer of Galen Credits
Galen College of Nursing (Galen) is regionally
accredited. Prospective students who plan to
continue their educational studies are encouraged to
speak with Galen staff members about their plans
and to request assistance in answering questions
regarding transfer of credit.
Credits earned at Galen may not transfer to another
educational institution. Credits earned at another
educational institution may not be accepted by
Galen. You should obtain confirmation that Galen
will accept any credits you have earned at another
educational institution before you execute an
enrollment contract or agreement. You should also
contact any educational institutions that you may
want to transfer credits earned at Galen to
determine if such institutions will accept credits
earned at Galen prior to executing an enrollment
contract or agreement. The ability to transfer credits
from Galen to another educational institution may
be very limited. Your credits may not transfer, and
you may have to repeat courses previously taken at
Galen if you enroll in another educational institution.
You should never assume that credits will transfer to
or from any educational institution. It is highly
recommended, and you are advised to make certain
that you know the transfer of credit policy of Galen
and of any other educational institutions you may in
the future want to transfer the credits earned at
Galen before you execute an enrollment contract or
agreement.
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course. To be considered for transfer credit, a grade of
“C” or higher must have been earned in the course, and
the course must have been earned at an accredited
college or university. Letter grades for courses that are
accepted for transfer will not be computed into the
student’s Galen grade point average (GPA). Please refer
to Galen’s Residency Requirements for complete
information.
Credit earned in a term covered by academic bankruptcy
will not be considered for transfer to Galen regardless of
the grade recorded. Academic Bankruptcy is a practice
at some institutions whereby an entire term is removed
from a student’s progress record and does not count
toward GPA, SAP or graduation requirements.
Prelicensure Programs
Only general education and interdisciplinary courses
listed in the curriculum plan may be options for transfer
to Galen’s prelicensure programs. The following table
provides additional information and requirements
regarding those courses that may be eligible for transfer.
Course(s)
Eligible for
Transfer
Eligible for Transfer
ADN Program
BSN Program,
Prelicensure Option
BSL 101 - Principles of
Pharmacology
No
Not offered
CSC 1040 - Information
Literacy & Technology
Essentials
No
Not Offered
GPS 1200- Pathway to
Success
Will be considered if applicant has an
earned bachelor’s degree from an
institution with which Galen has a
current, formalized articulation
agreement on record.
PHM 2500 – Introduction
to Pharmacology
Not Offered
Will be considered if
completed within the
last five (5) years
BIO 1100/50 Anatomy
and Physiology 1
BIO 1300/50 Anatomy
and Physiology 2
BIO 2100 Microbiology
for Healthcare
Professionals
Will be considered if applicant has 1)
achieved Galen’s established
benchmark score on the ATI TEAS
science subcomponents on an ATI
TEAS taken in the past five years OR 2)
if applicant has an earned bachelor’s
degree from an institution with which
Galen has a current formalized
articulation agreement on record.
Other Science and Math
Courses
Will be considered if completed within
five (5) years of start date
Transfer of Credit – Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Transfer credit will only be considered for general
education courses listed in the Student Catalog. The
applicant will be required to have an official grade report
sent by the College Board demonstrating subject
mastery of “3” or above on the corresponding
examination before credit will be awarded. The applicant
must indicate that they wish to request an
evaluation of advanced placement coursework when
submitting the initial application. If accepted, this score
will be recorded as a “transfer” or “T” grade on the
grade transcript. Please refer to Galen’s Residency
Requirements for complete information. To be
considered for transfer, AP credit must have been
earned within the past five (5) years for science and
math courses.
Proficiency Examinations Policy
Students may be eligible to earn credit for select general
education courses on the basis of scores earned on the
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DANTES
Subject Standardized Tests (DSST), nationally
standardized proficiency examinations.
Official results must be received by the College prior to
signing the enrollment agreement. If accepted, scores
will be recorded as a “transfer” or “T” grade on the
transcript. Credit may not be granted for a proficiency
examination in which a student has already taken the
equivalent course. Please refer to Galen’s Residency
Requirements for additional information.
The following CLEP and DSST proficiency examinations
will be considered for credit at Galen.
Associate Degree in Nursing Program and BSN Program,
Prelicensure Option
CLEP Proficiency
Examination
Course Equivalent
Minimum Passing
Score Required
College Composition
Modular or English
Composition
ENG 1105 - English
Composition
50
College Algebra
MAT 1205 -
College
Mathematics
50
Introductory
Psychology
PSY 1205 –
Introduction to
Psychology
50
Sociology
SOC 1305-
Introduction to
Sociology
50
CLEP credit for MAT 1205 College Mathematics must have been
earned within the past five (5) years.
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Equal Opportunity, Discrimination, and
Harassment Policy
Galen maintains and enforces a policy of affording equal
opportunity to all individuals. This policy prohibits Galen,
its faculty, staff and other employees from
discriminating against any applicant or student because
of gender, race, age, color, disability, national origin,
religion, or other category protected by applicable
federal, state, or local law. This policy extends to all of
Galen’s programs and activities and to all aspects of
Galen’s relationship with its applicants and students,
including admissions and access to, and treatment and
employment in, Galen’s programs and activities.
Galen maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits
harassment of its applicants and students based on
legally protected status. Unwelcome conduct based on
gender, race, age, color, disability, national origin,
religion, or other protected category, that interferes
with an applicant’s or student’s equal access to, or equal
opportunity to participate in, Galen’s programs or
activities, or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive
environment, is prohibited. Such harassment may
include sexual propositions or innuendos, suggestive
comments, teasing or jokes concerning race, gender,
etc., obscene or offensive language or gestures, displays
of obscene or offensive materials, or physical conduct. It
is unlawful and a violation of Galen policy for a faculty
member or anyone in a position of authority to base any
evaluation or decision on submission to or rejection of
unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors,
or other harassment.
Galen’s policy also encourages applicants and students
to promptly report discrimination and harassment. If a
student has been the victim of discrimination or
harassment, has witnessed discrimination or
harassment, or has a question about the discrimination
or harassment policies (including student-on-student
harassment), the student should notify a Section
504/Title IX Coordinator: Sanja Preston, (502) 709-8278,
spreston@galencollege.edu, Danielle Edwards, (726)
245-2026, dedwards@galencollege.edu or Elizabeth
Mulhollon, (502) 709-8011,
emulhollon@galencollege.edu.
Galen prohibits retaliation against applicants or students
because they have reported discrimination or
harassment or participated in an investigation of a
discrimination or harassment complaint.
Galen will conduct a prompt and appropriate
investigation of each discrimination or harassment
complaint. If discrimination or harassment is alleged to
have occurred, Galen will take steps to stop the
discrimination or harassment and will take disciplinary
action against the person responsible.
Accommodations for Qualified Students
with Disabilities
Galen complies with all state and federal laws
concerning individuals with disabilities and provides
reasonable accommodations to individuals with
disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. Any
applicant or student who wishes to request an
accommodation may do so by contacting a Section
504/Title IX Coordinator: Sanja Preston, (502) 709-8278,
spreston@galencollege.edu, Danielle Edwards, (726)
245-2026, dedward[email protected]u or Elizabeth
Mulhollon, (502) 709-8011,
emulhollon@galencollege.edu.
Any individual who has a concern about an
accommodation, or about discrimination or harassment
based on a disability, should report his or her concern
using the procedures described in Galen’s “Equal
Opportunity, Discrimination, and Harassment” policy.
Accommodations are individually determined. The
provision of academic adjustments and auxiliary aids and
services are based upon necessity and appropriateness.
Some accommodations may be appropriate in a
classroom setting, but might prove unworkable,
compromise the integrity of the setting’s expectations,
or pose an undue burden or unsafe patient care in a
clinic placement. Students eligible to receive disability
accommodations are expected to review
implementation of supported accommodations with
their course faculty as early in the term as possible. In
online courses, students receiving accommodations for
quizzes or exams may, at the faculty member’s
discretion, be required to test on-ground, in a proctored
environment. If a particular accommodation would
fundamentally alter the course or create an undue
burden or unsafe patient care application, Galen
reserves the right to modify or decline the
accommodation as deemed appropriate and necessary.
It is the student’s responsibility to promptly notify the
Section 504/Title IX Coordinator if s/he believes s/he has
not received timely or effective accommodations to
enable the Section 504/Title IX Coordinator to
investigate and take appropriate action in a timely
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manner.
Students who experience any break in service and wish
to have their prior accommodations considered for
reinstatement must contact their campus Section
504/Title IX Coordinator. Depending on the length of
time that has passed and the nature of the condition, a
student may be required to provide updated
documentation from their external treatment
professional which will be reviewed according to Galen’s
Establishing and Maintaining Eligibility for
Accommodations procedure. Until the eligibility process
is completed, a student may not be afforded
accommodation.
Additional information can be found in Galen’s Nursing
Technical Standards, as well as the Establishing and
Maintaining Eligibility for Accommodations procedure.
Reduced Distraction Testing Environment
A reduced distraction testing environment means that
the student with approved accommodations will be
provided a testing environment that is reasonably quiet
and limits interruptions and other environmental
influences with low external distractions.
A reduced distraction testing environment allows for
increased control of lighting, noise, seating
arrangements or other distractions that may impact
student performance in a testing situation. Tools that
may help further reduce distractions for students may
include: noise cancelling headsets, ear plugs, or study
carrels, etc. when available. The environment can
include taking examinations with other students in a
classroom, laboratory or computer lab setting, where
there is at least one empty seat between each test taker,
speech is restricted on entering the test environment,
movement into or out of the testing environment is
limited, with a proctor (or proctors) in the room to
ensure minimal distractions and test security.
Related Functional Characteristics Defined Sensory
Distractibility: A reduced distraction environment
improves a student’s ability to concentrate on a task.
Attentional Underfocus: A reduced distraction
environment helps students stay on task and minimize
wandering thoughts.
Test Anxiety: A reduced distraction testing environment
provides a setting where students can use strategies to
manage their test anxiety and where the amount of
anxiety-inducing stimuli is reduced.
Pregnant and Parenting Students
Students may request reasonable accommodations as a
result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions by
following Galen’s Establishing and Maintaining Eligibility
for Accommodations procedure. Examples of
accommodations may include:
• Accessible seating
• Restroom breaks during class
• Access to lactation rooms during class
• Rescheduling exams
• Submitting work after a deadline missed due
to pregnancy or childbirth
• Excusing absences due to pregnancy or
related conditions
Additional information may be found on the Galen
website.
Service Animals
Galen College of Nursing is committed to providing equal
access for individuals with disabilities. Pursuant to these
commitments, service animals are permitted on campus
for persons with disabilities in accordance with the
Service Animal Policy. Prior to arrival on campus, an
individual with a service animal is encouraged to contact
a Section 504/Title IX Coordinator. For additional
information regarding the Service Animal Policy, please
visit the Accommodations page of the Galen website.
Establishing and Maintaining Eligibility for
Accommodations
1. Information regarding accommodations for
applicants or students with disabilities is available
on the Galen website, in the Student Catalog and
by contacting the campus admissions office or
Section 504/Title IX Coordinator.
2. Any applicant or student who wishes to request an
accommodation may do so by contacting the
Section 504/Title IX Coordinator.
3. The student is expected to provide Galen with
pertinent documents from an external treatment
professional*, such as a physician, licensed
psychologist, or psychiatrist. These documents
alone may not be sufficient to establish eligibility
but will be used in evaluating the student’s
request and will assist designated Galen
representatives to assess the student’s condition.
These documents will be kept confidential, in
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accordance with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA).
4. Official documentation from the student’s external
treatment professional* should include at least
the following information:
a. A diagnosis of the student’s condition and
onset of same;
b. Severity of the condition and if intermittent,
explain when the condition arises and its
impact on functioning;
c. Impact of the condition(s) on major life
activities in comparison with most people in
the general population;
d. Functional limitations associated with the
condition(s);
e. Specific recommendations for
accommodations, with rationale for
recommendations, in any placement setting.
f. Depending on the nature of the condition,
documentation may need to fall within a
certain time frame. Most conditions will need
to be assessed during adulthood. Galen
recommends that documentation generally be
no older than three years. However, a
condition that is not likely to change over time
will not necessarily be subject to such a
timeframe. In contrast, with respect to certain
health and mental health conditions that may
be active and require accommodation
adjustments, Galen reserves the right to
require documentation as recent as six
months. Students are encouraged to consult
with the campus’ 504 coordinator before
securing additional documentation that may
not be necessary. In all cases, the
documentation should include
recommendations for reasonable
accommodations that may be necessary to
address a student’s current functional
limitations.
5. The student must meet with a Galen counselor to
discuss the request for accommodations. If the
documentation is incomplete, the counselor will
inform the student of what is missing. For an
appointment, contact the campus Section
504/Title IX Coordinator. Accommodations will not
typically be afforded until these steps are
completed. Therefore, Galen recommends that
the student proceed to collect the necessary
documentation during enrollment to the College.
When the counselor or campus representative has
confirmed that proper documentation required to
receive an accommodation is in place, the
counselor will arrange for an official notification to
be provided by the Section 504/Title IX
Coordinator to the student’s faculty for the
current term (and Program Administrator, if
applicable). Specific accommodations will be
named in the notification. The student will be
notified of the accommodations to be provided.
6. Once the student’s faculty has been notified by
the Section 504/Title IX Coordinator that the
student is eligible for disability accommodations,
the student is expected to review implementation
of required accommodations with their course
faculty as early in the term as possible.
7. At the end of each academic term during which
the student is enrolled at Galen, the student is
responsible for requesting that notification about
his or her eligibility for accommodations be sent to
his or her faculty for the following academic term.
Depending on the nature of the student’s
condition, accommodations may be altered. The
student must submit the notification request in
writing to the campus Section 504/Title IX
Coordinator.
8. Questions or concerns may be directed to the
Section 504/Title IX Coordinator.
* An external treatment professional is defined as a
healthcare professional qualified in the diagnosis and
treatment of learning, emotional, health, or physical
disabilities.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Student Fees
Students attending Galen will be responsible for certain
fees, as applicable:
Background Check Fee - A non-refundable fee for
performing a background check is due at the time of
enrollment or readmission enrollment.
Books - Books may be purchased as needed.
Parking and Tolls - If required, students are responsible
for public parking fees and tolls while attending classes
at Galen and when at participating facilities during
clinicals.
Registration Fee - A registration fee is due at the time of
enrollment or readmission enrollment.
NCLEX® Learning Resources - If required, students are
responsible for fees associated with the use of these
resources.
Testing Fee - This non-refundable fee is due upon
registering for the preadmission test.
Uniforms - Students are required to purchase uniforms
to wear during selected learning experiences.
Tuition and Fee Schedule – VN Program (Austin,
Dallas, Houston and San Antonio campuses) *
Background Check Fee
$100
Registration Fee
$100
Testing Fee
$40
Tuition
$23,400 /Program
Tuition and Fee Schedule – ADN Program (Austin and
San Antonio campuses) *
Background Check Fee
$100
Registration Fee
$100
Testing Fee
$40
Tuition
(Gen Ed Courses)
$425/quarter credit hour
Tuition
(Nursing Courses)
$460/quarter credit hour
Laboratory Fee
$50/Laboratory Course
Clinical Fee
$125/Clinical Course
Technology Fee
$105/Online Course
Tuition and Fee Schedule – ADN Program (Dallas and
Houston campuses) *
Background Check Fee
$100
Registration Fee
$100
Testing Fee
$40
Tuition
(Gen Ed Courses)
$425/quarter credit hour
Tuition
(Nursing Courses)
$485/quarter credit hour
Laboratory Fee
$50/Laboratory Course
Clinical Fee
$125/Clinical Course
Technology Fee
$105/Online Course
Tuition and Fee Schedule – BSN Program, Prelicensure
Option (Austin campus) *
Background Check Fee
$100
Registration Fee
$100
Testing Fee
$40
Tuition
(Gen Ed Courses)
$425/quarter credit hour
Tuition
(Nursing Courses)
$510/quarter credit hour
Laboratory Fee
$50/Laboratory Course
Clinical Fee
$125/Clinical Course
Technology Fee
$105/Online Course
Tuition and Fee Schedule – BSN Program, Prelicensure
Option (Dallas and Houston campuses) *
Background Check Fee
$100
Registration Fee
$100
Testing Fee
$40
Tuition
(Gen Ed Courses)
$425/quarter credit hour
Tuition
(Nursing Courses)
$525/quarter credit hour
Laboratory Fee
$50/Laboratory Course
Clinical Fee
$125/Clinical Course
Technology Fee
$105/Online Course
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Tuition and Fee Schedule – BSN Program, Prelicensure
Option (San Antonio campus) *
Background Check Fee
$100
Registration Fee
$100
Testing Fee
$40
Tuition
(Gen Ed Courses)
$425/quarter credit hour
Tuition
(Nursing Courses)
$500/quarter credit hour
Laboratory Fee
$50/Laboratory Course
Clinical Fee
$125/Clinical Course
Technology Fee
$105/Online Course
*Tuition rates effective with the 2024 Summer Term
beginning April 4, 2024.
Tuition must be paid per the payment plan agreed upon
before starting classes, unless other formal
arrangements have been made. Students receiving
financial assistance for all or part of the cost of tuition
must submit a copy of the tuition reimbursement,
scholarship, or tuition assistance form from the
sponsoring agency prior to the first day of class.
Financial Assistance
A full-time Financial Aid Advisor is available to assist
students in obtaining financial assistance information,
which includes information related to procedures and
forms by which students apply for assistance, student
eligibility requirements, the criteria for selecting
recipients from the group of eligible applicants, and the
criteria for determining the amount of a student’s
award. Additional information can be found on the
Galen website at https://galencollege.edu/tuition-
financial-aid.
For those who qualify, available financial assistance
resources include PELL and Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant ("FSEOG") grants, Direct Subsidized
loans, Direct Unsubsidized loans, Direct PLUS loans,
Veteran's Educational benefits, cash payment plans, and
private student loan programs.
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate
students who display exceptional financial need and
have not previously earned a bachelor’s, graduate, or
professional degree. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan is
considered Gift Aid. Awards vary based on the student's
need as defined by the United States Department of
Education needs analysis formula and the availability of
funds.
To be eligible for a PELL grant, a student must be a
United States citizen or an eligible non-citizen; be in
compliance with selective service registration
requirements; and not be in default on, or owe a refund
or repayment for, any Federal aid. Students must also
provide all documents requested to process the
application for financial assistance.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
(FSEOG)
FSEOG provides supplemental funds to undergraduate
students with exceptional need, with priority given to
Federal Pell Grant recipients. To be eligible for FSEOG,
students must be enrolled in an undergraduate program
and have not previously earned a bachelor’s, graduate,
or professional degree. FSEOG funds are limited and
awards are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Federal Direct Loans
Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized and Direct PLUS
Loans obtained through the Direct Loan Program are
acquired from the U.S. Department of Education. A loan
is money that is borrowed and must be paid back with
interest. The amounts borrowed for Direct loans are
based on several factors including student’s dependency
status, grade level, aggregate loan limits, and cost of
attendance (educational costs as defined by the school).
Borrowers are able to review their Direct loan history
and learn more about federal eligibility requirements
online at www.studentaid.gov.
• Federal Direct Subsidized Loans: Available to
undergraduate students who have financial need
and meet other criteria as defined by the
Department of Education. Student is typically not
charged interest on the loan during certain
periods, such as when enrolled in school at least
half-time.
• Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans: Available to
undergraduate and graduate degree students,
regardless of financial need. Student is responsible
for interest charged during all periods.
• Federal Direct PLUS Loans: Available for parents
who are borrowing funds to pay for their
dependent undergraduate child’s education, and
for graduate students, regardless of financial
need. The Direct PLUS loans are based on
creditworthiness.
Prospective students will be provided with information
on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
("FAFSA") and may be individually counseled by the
Financial Aid Advisor prior to acceptance into the
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program to determine what financial assistance will be
requested.
Additional Financial Opportunities
Students in the ADN and BSN programs may be eligible
to participate in additional financial opportunities based
on need or scholarship as explained by the Financial Aid
Advisor.
Additionally, employed students may have access to
tuition reimbursement programs offered as educational
incentives by their employer.
Financial Aid Enrollment Status for Degree Programs
Credits Per Term
Enrollment Status
1-5 credits
Below half-time
6-8 credits
Half-time
9-11 credits
Three-quarter time
12 credits and up
Full-time
Veteran's Educational Benefits
In accordance with Title 38 U.S. Code Section 3679
subsection (e), Galen College of Nursing adopts the
following additional provisions for any student using U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 G.I. Bill®
(Chapter 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
(Chapter 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is
pending from the VA. Within ninety (90) days of the date
Galen certifies the student’s tuition and fees, following
receipt of the student’s VA Certificate of Eligibility, Galen
will not:
• Prevent the student’s enrollment;
• Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
• Require the student to secure alternative or
additional funding;
• Deny the student access to any resources (such
as access to classes, library, or other institutional
facilities) available to other students who have
satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the
institution.
However, for students to qualify for the above, students
will be required to provide Galen with:
• A copy of their VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
– A certificate of eligibility can also include a
“Statement of Benefits” obtained from the U.S.
Department of VA website; eBenefits;
OR
• An approval letter for Chapter 31 benefits, such
as a VAF 28-1905 Form.
AND
• Provide additional information needed to
properly certify the enrollment as described in
other institutional policies.
A student’s certificate of eligibility (COE) for entitlement
to assistance does not guarantee acceptance into any
program or particular start date.
Students are required to electronically verify their
attendance with the VA.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about
education benefits offered by VA is available at the
official U.S. government Web site
at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Cohort Default Rate (CDR)
A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's
borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal
Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford
Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a
particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to
September 30, and default or meet other specified
conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal
year. Galen’s cohort default rate for the most recent
three years is:
FY2020
FY2019
FY2018
Default Rate
0*
1.2
7.1
No. in Default
0*
39
197
No. in Repay
3191
3060
2756
Enrollment figures
10382
9651
8204
Percentage Calculation
30.74
31.7
33.5
* FY 2020 cohort default rates were significantly impacted by the
pause on federal student loan payments that began March 13, 2020.
During the pause, borrowers with ED-held student loans were not
required to make any payments, and no borrowers with ED-held
loans entered default.
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Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Policy
Federal regulations require that all students who receive
any federal or state financial assistance make
measurable academic progress toward completion.
Progress is determined quantitatively and qualitatively.
Please see the Academic Policies Section for additional
information regarding incomplete course grades,
withdrawals, and repetitions on Satisfactory Academic
Progress. All program withdrawals will count toward
attempted courses in determining quantitative progress.
All dropped courses after Week 1 will count toward
attempted credits in determining quantitative progress.
Transfer credits will be counted toward credits earned
and attempted when determining satisfactory academic
progress.
Quantitative and qualitative progress will be evaluated
and monitored each term.
To be considered making satisfactory progress, students
must meet standards for both:
• Academic performance, and
• Required completion rate.
If a student is placed on academic probation during the
term, they will remain eligible for Title IV assistance.
Upon completion of the term, the student's status will
be reviewed for continued eligibility.
Quantitative
Students must progress toward successful completion of
the program within a maximum timeframe as outlined
below. If the student does not meet these requirements,
they are permitted to complete their studies, but may
not be able to receive Title IV financial assistance. Other
financial arrangements must be made prior to the start
of the term.
Qualitative
Students must also show progress by maintaining and
achieving a minimum GPA as outlined below. Please
note that transfer credits are not included in GPA
calculations.
• At 1 but less than 35 credits attempted or 1 but
less than 719 clock hours attempted, students
must successfully complete 33 percent of the
credit hours or clock hours attempted and have a
cumulative GPA of 1.0 or above.
• At 35 but less than 71 credits attempted or 720
but less than 1440 clock hours attempted,
students must successfully complete 50 percent of
the credit hours or clock hours attempted and
have a cumulative GPA of 1.5 or above.
• At 71 credits attempted and above or 1440 clock
hours attempted and above, students must
successfully complete 67 percent of the credit
hours or clock hours attempted and have a
cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.
Credits
attempted
(Credit hour
programs)
Clock hours
attempted
(Clock hour
programs)
Minimum completion
rate (earned credits
or clock hours divided
by attempted credits
or clock hours)
Minimum
cumulative
GPA
1-34.99
1-719
33%
1.0
35-70.99
720-1439
50%
1.5
71 and up
1440 and
up
67%
2.0
Students failing to earn the minimum completion rate
percentage and/or GPA (as defined above) will be placed
on Financial Aid Warning for one term and will retain
financial aid eligibility for that payment period. The
completion rate and cumulative GPA will be recalculated
at the end of the warning period and if the student failed
to meet the minimum percentage for completion rate
and/or minimum cumulative GPA, the student will no
longer be eligible for Title IV assistance until the
minimum percentage rates and/or cumulative GPA are
earned based on the scale of attempted credits or clock
hours.
At the point where it is established that a student cannot
complete the program in less than 150 percent of the
published credit hours or clock hours, all financial
assistance shall cease.
Reinstatement of Financial Assistance
If a recipient becomes ineligible to receive financial
assistance, reinstatement of federal or state aid will
occur either when the student successfully meets the
above requirements or when the Committee for
Financial Aid Appeals approves the continuation of
assistance through a student’s written appeal.
Note: Students will be granted only one appeal which re-
instates financial aid for only one term.
Definitions
Financial Aid Warning – Status assigned to a student
who fails to make satisfactory academic progress.
Student may continue to receive Title IV aid for one
payment period. No appeal is necessary for this status.
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Title IV Suspension – Status assigned to a student who
has failed to make satisfactory academic progress after a
Financial Aid Warning period or has reached a point
where it has been established that the student cannot
complete the program within 150% of the published
credit or clock hours.
Financial Aid Probation – Status assigned to a student
who fails to make satisfactory academic progress that
has appealed and has had eligibility for Title IV aid
reinstated. Student may receive aid for one payment
period.
Appeals
Students assigned Title IV Suspension may submit
written documentation to the Financial Aid Manager
within ten days of the suspension to appeal the decision.
A committee consisting of the Main Campus Financial
Aid Director, Main Campus Financial Aid Assistant
Director and Director of Campus Operations will review
the documentation submitted. The Financial Aid
Manager will provide a written response to the student
within five working days of the appeal. The committee
may only grant an appeal if it is determined that the
student will be able to meet the satisfactory academic
progress standards by the end of the term. All decisions
are final.
The student’s appeal must include the mitigating
circumstances which led to the failure to maintain
satisfactory academic progress, what has changed that
will allow the student to make satisfactory academic
progress at the next evaluation (end of the term), all
documentation supporting the claim of mitigating
circumstances and any other information that the
student feels may be relevant in evaluating their appeal.
Appeals that do not contain all required elements will be
denied. Possible mitigating circumstances include
student’s illness or injury, death of an immediate
relative, illness or injury to an immediate family member
where the student is the primary caretaker or that family
member is the student’s primary financial support. This
is not an exhaustive list, it is only provided to give some
possible reasons to warrant an appeal. The committee
will review the appropriateness of the mitigating
circumstances in regards to severity, timeliness, and the
student’s ability to avoid the circumstance.
Repeating a Course
Failed coursework will count as attempted credits as
well as affect the GPA calculation when calculating
Satisfactory Academic Progress. Students will be charged
the cost for repeating the course based on the published
tuition amount in effect at the time of enrollment in the
repeated course. Successfully completed courses
repeated to improve a grade in a degree-granting
program are eligible for financial aid once per course.
Repeat Tuition
Repeat tuition is charged according to the Tuition and
Fee Schedule outlined in the Student Fees section.
Tuition in the PN/VN program is charged at the tuition
per clock hour rate and can be calculated using the
following formula:
Total Program Tuition in Dollars ÷ 1440 Total
Program Clock Hours = Dollar Amount per Clock Hour
Repeat Tuition Rate
Your per clock hour repeat tuition rate can then be used
in the following formula to determine the total tuition
that will be assessed for the repeated course(s):
Dollar Amount per Clock Hour Repeat Tuition
Rate × Repeat Course Clock Hours = Repeat Course
Tuition in Dollars
Tuition will be specified according to the policies set
forth in the enrollment agreement.
Incomplete
A grade of “I” does not affect a student’s grade point
average, but it is considered in calculating progress
toward satisfactory completion of a program within a
maximum time frame and may impact Title IV funding
and satisfactory academic progress. When the “I” is
converted to a final grade for the course, the grade is
applied to the term in which the student took the
course. The GPA is then recalculated for that term, but
the recalculated GPA does not reverse the
previous impact of the “I” upon academic standing. The
final grade in the course may impact the academic
standing of the next enrolled term.
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Withdrawals/Course Drops
Courses that are withdrawn and/or dropped will count
toward attempted credits in calculating the quantitative
measurement of Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Courses that are withdrawn and/or dropped with a
grade of WF or DF will count as a course failure for the
purposes of the qualitative measurement of Satisfactory
Academic Progress.
Refunds
If a student should withdraw for any reason, fail to enter
the course for reasons other than rejection by this
school, or be dismissed, Galen shall retain $100, and a
portion of the balance of the tuition will be refunded,
unless otherwise indicated below.
VN Program*
Students exiting the VN Program after attendance has
begun, through 60% completion of the current payment
period, will receive an adjusted tuition charge, prorated
based on the number of hours completed to the total
payment period hours. Students exiting after completing
more than 60% of the current payment period will result in
no tuition adjustment.
ADN Program and BSN Program, Prelicensure Option*
The amount of tuition refunded will be according to the
following schedule:
Percentage of
Term Completed Refund
0.1-15.00%....................................90%
15.01-25.00%................................80%
25.01-50.00%................................50%
50.01-60.00%................................10%
60.01% and greater ..........................0%
Students are entitled to a 100% refund of tuition and
fees (excluding the testing fee) if:
• The student cancels the enrollment within 72
hours (until midnight of the third day excluding
Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) after the
date they signed the enrollment contract. If the
student does not enter the program after the
expiration of the above-mentioned, 72-hour
cancellation privilege, no more than $100 will be
retained by Galen.
• The student's enrollment was procured as a result
of any misrepresentation in
advertising/promotional materials of Galen or
other misrepresentations.
• Galen discontinues the program, and this prevents
the student from completing the course. Refunds
will be made within 45 days of the effective
determination date (or earlier as required by state
regulation), which will be the earlier of:
• The date written notice of withdrawal is received.
• 14 calendar days following the last date of
attendance.
Prior to completing the institutional withdrawal
calculation, the Department of Education requires the
school to compute a Federal Return of Title IV funds
calculation for students who receive Title IV assistance.
The Higher Education Act requires a calculation to
determine the amount of aid a student and school can
retain when the student totally withdraws from all
courses. A percentage of Title IV aid will be returned for
any student who withdraws before completing at least
60% of the term. The amount returned will be based on
the percentage of days remaining in the term. The
school will determine the calendar days completed in
the term divided by the total number of calendar days in
the term. If the amount is greater than 60%, then all aid
received for the term may be retained. If the amount is
less than or equal to 60%, that percentage will be
retained and the difference will be returned to the
Federal Title IV Aid program from which the funds were
received in this order: Unsubsidized Stafford Loan,
Subsidized Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loan, Pell Grant,
Academic Competitiveness Grant, and Supplemental
Education Opportunity Grant.
If Federal Title IV funds have been given to a student
who withdraws during the first 60% of the term, the
student may need to return some of those funds. If the
financial aid office determines a student owes a return
of financial aid funds, the student will be notified in
writing regarding how much is owed and how it is to be
returned. The Return of Title IV funds calculation is
separate from Galen’s Tuition/Fee Refund Policy.
Federal funds may not cover all unpaid charges owed to
the institution upon the student’s withdrawal.
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Refund Policy for Students Called to Active Military
Service
A student of the school or college who withdraws from
the school or college as a result of the student being
called to active duty in a military service of the United
States or the Texas National Guard may elect one of the
following options for each program in which the student
is enrolled:
(a) if tuition and fees are collected in advance of
the withdrawal, a pro rata refund of any tuition,
fees, or other charges paid by the student for
the program and a cancellation of any unpaid
tuition, fees, or other charges owed by the
student for the portion of the program the
student does not complete following
withdrawal;
(b) a grade of incomplete with the designation
"withdrawn-military" for the courses in the
program, other than courses for which the
student has previously received a grade on the
student's transcript, and the right to re-enroll in
the program, or a substantially equivalent
program if that program is no longer available,
not later than the first anniversary of the date
the student is discharged from active military
duty without payment of additional tuition,
fees, or other charges for the program other
than any previously unpaid balance of the
original tuition, fees, and charges for books for
the program; or
(c) the assignment of an appropriate final grade or
credit for the courses in the program, but only if
the instructor or instructors of the program
determine that the student has:
(1) satisfactorily completed at least 90 percent of
the required coursework for the program; and
(2) demonstrated sufficient mastery of the program
material to receive credit for completing the
program.
The payment of refunds will be totally completed such
that the refund instrument has been negotiated or
credited into the proper account(s), within 60 days after
the effective date of termination.
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Scholarships
Scholarships are provided to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in nursing.
Eligibility Requirements
Program
Scholarship
Minimum
High School GPA
Minimum Entrance Exam
Additional Requirements
VN
Ruth D. Corcoran
Scholarship
3.0 Cumulative High
School GPA printed on HS
Transcript
ATI TEAS 57, or ACT 20, or
SAT 1030
Complete application form
and short-essay
questionnaire; 2 letters of
recommendation
ADN
Ruth D. Corcoran
Scholarship
3.0 Cumulative High
School GPA printed on HS
Transcript
ATI TEAS 57, or ACT 20, or
SAT 1030
Complete application form
and short-essay
questionnaire; 2 letters of
recommendation
BSN Prelicensure
Option
Dr. Marjorie M. Perrin
Scholarship
3.0 Cumulative High
School GPA printed on HS
Transcript
ATI TEAS 61, or ACT 22, or
SAT 1120
Complete application form
and short-essay
questionnaire; 2 letters of
recommendation
A selection committee comprised of campus leadership will choose the recipients based on the merit of the candidate
using the eligibility criteria. Scholarship awards may be presented by a representative of Galen College of Nursing during
the recipient’s high school honors or graduation ceremony.
Students awarded one of these scholarships must accept and initiate the award within the school year following their high
school graduation. The award is non- transferrable, non-renewable and may only be applied toward tuition at Galen
College of Nursing. Award recipients must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA throughout the length of their program and
remain continuously enrolled to retain the award.
Award recipients will receive a $3,000 scholarship (PN/VN and ADN programs) or a $6,000 scholarship (BSN
Program) divided equally over the length of their chosen program. The school-funded award is paid directly to the
student’s tuition balance at Galen College of Nursing.
To request a scholarship application, contact your Enrollment Counselor.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
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Academic Integrity
Galen nursing students are expected to abide by the College’s Academic Integrity Honor Code and to demonstrate
exemplary behaviors and integrity in all academic endeavors. Students are responsible for learning and upholding
professional standards of writing, assessment, and ethics in all coursework and clinical experiences, virtual or in-person, in
order to prepare for future professional responsibilities. Academic dishonesty, which includes cheating, plagiarism, any
attempt to receive or give assistance during an examination, and other forms of dishonest or unethical behavior, is
prohibited and considered a critical offense. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct for complete information
related to critical offenses.
Plagiarism is using the written work or idea of an author or another student as one’s own. In an effort to verify the
integrity of submitted works, faculty may require students to submit assignments through plagiarism detection software,
such as Turnitin. Plagiarism detection software assists students in properly citing sources and provides an opportunity to
correct accidental or intentional errors of documentation. Although plagiarism detection software can be a very valuable
tool, it is not the only determinant faculty will use to monitor submitted works. For information regarding the use of
plagiarism detection software, please see your course faculty member. For more information on plagiarism, please visit
https://galen.libguides.com/c.php?g=1288035&p=9458685.
Academic Integrity Honor Code
The Academic Integrity Honor Code is as follows:
As a student of Galen College of Nursing, I acknowledge the requirement for conducting myself in a manner that
demonstrates academic integrity and commitment to professional standards. By initialing each statement and signing my
name, I agree to conduct myself as described in these ethical behaviors.
I will be honest. Academic dishonesty includes copying or allowing someone to copy from my paper, asking or giving help
or answers on assignments that are not designed to be collaborative, using notes or electronic devices that are not
authorized, plagiarism, substituting myself for another student during an exam or vice versa, obtaining prior exams by any
means, giving or receiving answers to exams to students that are about to take the exam, selling or buying instructor’s
manuals for textbooks or test questions/item banks, or buying any type of material by an individual or company and using
it as my own when submitting papers or assignments.
I will only sign my own name on all documents which includes assignments, examinations, or class attendance sign-in
sheets.
I will refer to my syllabus for rules and regulations that are designed for this class. I will refer to the syllabus for grading
rubrics and understand what level of performance is expected of me.
I will behave and exhibit a professional manner in all undertakings in this College and with all members of this institution.
This will include respecting myself and others, and acting civilly toward other students, faculty, and administration in a
physical setting and/or online. I will encounter each person with respect and dignity.
I will ask for clarification on any paper, project, or concept from my faculty to prevent any issues of dishonesty or
unethical behaviors.
I will demonstrate integrity in all situations. I will hold others accountable to act respectfully and honestly.
I will not steal any materials from the College or clinical setting. All materials that belong to the College will be authorized
as being provided to me as a student and will be documented accordingly.
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I will maintain the security of protected health information and will access only authorized patient information within all
clinical and laboratory experiences including simulation activities, whether virtual or in-person. I will only copy authorized
documents.
I will honor the ANA Code of Ethics including principles of confidentiality and privacy. This includes the privacy of my
colleagues, faculty members, patients and their family members, or any situation that deems it necessary to honor
confidentiality.
I will understand what informed consent means and will make sure photographs or information about faculty, peers,
patients, their family members, clinical facilities, or the College is not disseminated without permission. This includes
posting photographs or information using social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Tumblr,
Instagram, personal websites, and blogs.
Licensure for Texas
Graduates are required to pass a licensing examination
to become licensed vocational or registered nurses. The
national examination is known as the National Council
Licensure Examination or “NCLEX®.” This adaptive
computer-based examination is comprehensive and
tests for knowledge in all clinical areas of nursing
practice. Generally, graduates take the national licensing
examination within three to four weeks of graduation.
Candidates for licensure are usually notified within ten
to fourteen days of NCLEX® testing regarding test
outcome. Galen has no obligation to readmit a graduate
who has been unsuccessful with the NCLEX®.
Prior to graduation, students prepare and submit
applications for testing procedures to become licensed.
During the final quarter of study, students are asked to
submit two sets of application forms that will be
provided through Galen. One set of applications is
prepared for the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) in Austin
Texas. A second set of applications is prepared for the
National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. The
student must carefully complete each set of applications
as directed. Assistance will be provided through the
Administrative Office. In turn, both sets of forms are
collected from the student and prepared for mailing
through the Administrative Office. Any change of
information the student submits to the BON on the
application forms must be conveyed in writing to the
BON as soon as possible to prevent delays in testing
or receipt of licensing test materials.
The two sets of completed licensure examination
applications are due to be submitted to the
Administrative Office no later than that Wednesday of
the fourth week of the final quarter. Students who fail to
submit completed applications within this time frame
will experience a delay in receiving work permits and in
being scheduled to take the NCLEX® examination.
Students who want to be licensed as a nurse in Texas
must meet criteria regarding mental health status and
freedom from substance dependence. Detailed
information is provided with application materials.
Students who have questions concerning the impact of
previous legal difficulties on licensing are encouraged to
meet with the Director to discuss these issues. Rules
governing nurse licensure in Texas state that a person
who has been convicted of a felony that relates to
the duties and responsibilities of a Licensed Vocational
Nurse or Registered Nurse may be disqualified from
obtaining licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or
Registered Nurse. The Board of Nursing may not
license such a person and may, upon conviction of
a felony, suspend or revoke the license of a person
previously licensed. Students with felony
convictions who apply to take the NCLEX-PN® or
NCLEX-RN® may be initially denied. The graduate
will have the option to appeal the decision. Factors
considered in determining the BON response to the
appeal will include age at the time the offense
occurred, and demonstrated rehabilitation.
Students must understand that the appeal process
is a lengthy one, that they still may be denied, and
that they will not have a temporary work permit
during the appeal.
Graduates of Galen may also apply to take the
national licensing examination through other states’
boards of nursing. Graduates who plan to take the
national examination and become initially licensed
in Texas but who also anticipate moving to another
state can petition the board of nursing in their new
state of residence to become licensed. Students
who wish to learn more concerning out-of-Texas
licensing procedures are encouraged to talk to the
BON.
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Galen will provide you with information and
assistance in time for the application procedure.
LVNs Only
Based on review and approval of the student’s
application sent to the BON, the student is issued a
temporary work permit. The temporary work permit
is active for a 90-day period. The graduate should
anticipate completion of the licensing examination
at the latest at least two weeks prior to the
expiration date indicated on the work permit. The
temporary work permit is required to work as a
“graduate vocational nurse” prior to receipt of the
vocational nurse license. The work permit allows the
graduate nurse to practice under the direct
supervision of a licensed Medical Doctor (MD or
DO), a Registered Nurse (RN), or a Licensed
Vocational Nurse (LVN). The temporary work permit
is never extended beyond the 90-day period.
If you have questions about this policy, please contact
the Dean or Program Administrator immediately for
further instruction.
Additional state licensing eligibility information can be
found at https://galencollege.edu/consumer-disclosures.
Definition of a Credit Hour
Theory
Contact
Hours
Laboratory
Contact
Hours
Clinical
Contact
Hours
Quarter
Credit
12
24
36
Semester
Credit
15
30
45
Each contact hour is equal to one 50-minute session.
Grading Policies
Students will be evaluated and receive final course
grades at the end of each course. Grades will be based
on assignments, testing, and evaluation throughout the
term, course or phase. Some courses include a clinical
component, which allows students the opportunity to
gain experience practicing in a healthcare setting. The
grades earned for these courses will be based on the
student performance in theory, clinical learning lab, and
clinical.
Students must meet all course and clinical objectives,
satisfactorily complete all required Competency
Performance Examinations (CPEs), and achieve a “pass”
for clinical in order to successfully pass the course.
Failing to meet the course objectives will result in a
course failure.
Students must achieve a grade of “C” or higher in each
course. Students who fail any component of a course will
receive an “F” as the final grade for the course,
regardless of the grade earned in the other components
of the course.
In addition to the above, students may be required to
pass the other evaluations for specific nursing courses,
as outlined in the course syllabi. These evaluations may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
• A nationally-normed, standardized examination,
such as the Assessment Technologies Institute
(ATI) exams
• Clinical Performance Examinations (CPEs)
• Medication Calculation Test
• Weekly online discussions/activities (online
courses only)
Faculty are responsible for assessing a student’s
academic performance in a course. Students are
encouraged to discuss grades with their faculty. If a
student has identified an error in the grade calculation, it
is their responsibility to contact faculty as soon as
possible. Grade changes must be authorized by the
course faculty.
Grade Reporting
Final grades will be available within the Student Self-
Service Portal within one week after the last day of the
grading period. Students with a failing grade, as outlined
in the grading scale, at midterm in any theory course
and/or a midterm unsatisfactory evaluation in a science
or clinical learning laboratory, or clinical rotation will be
notified.
Students who require verification of grades for tuition
reimbursement purposes can request an official or
unofficial transcript for this purpose. Please see the
Transcripts section for more information.
Grade Point Average Calculation
A student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by
totaling each course’s Quality Points multiplied by the
credit hour equivalents for that course, divided by the
total credit hour equivalents a student has completed. If
a course is repeated, the repeated course grade replaces
the original grade in the GPA calculation. Any course
which has a grade solely based on pass/fail or
satisfactory/unsatisfactory will not be used in
computation of the GPA.
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Grading Scale
Grade
Explanation
Quality
Points
A+
98.00-100
Excellent
4
A
95.00-97.99
4
A-
92.00-94.99
3.7
B+
89.00-91.99
3.3
B
86.00-88.99
Good
3
B-
83.00-85.99
2.7
C+
79.00-82.99
2.3
C
74.00-78.99
Average
2
F
Below 74
Failing
0
S
Satisfactory
U
Unsatisfactory
Audit
Audit
I
Incomplete
W
Withdrawn
WP
Withdrawn Passing
WF
Withdrawn Failing **
Failed
0
T
Transfer
DP
Dismissed Passing
DF
Dismissed Failing **
Failed
0
*Students must earn a grade of at least 74.00 to pass
each course
**Grades of WF or DF will be considered when
computing GPA.
Rounding of Grades
There is no rounding of grades. All grades will be
recorded as earned.
Standards for Academic Progression
All students’ academic standing will be evaluated at the
end of each term.
Academic Standing
Prelicensure
Programs
Honors awarded –
Dean’s List or
President’s List *
Achieved Academic
Honors *
Good Academic
Standing
Grade of C or above
in each course
Probationary Academic
Standing
Grade below C in any
course
*See Academic Honors Section for additional information.
Students who fail to achieve Good Academic Standing or
honors in two consecutive terms may be dismissed from
the program.
Repeating a Course
Students who fail one course will be allowed to repeat
the course, space permitting. Students who fail an on-
ground course may not be permitted to repeat the
course online without permission of the Program
Director. Prelicensure students who fail an online course
may be required to repeat the course on-ground.
Prelicensure students who fail two nursing or science
courses, or a combination of any of these courses, may
be subject to dismissal. A student who fails two courses
may petition the Readmissions Committee, who shall
then make a recommendation to the Program
Administrator (or designee). Successfully completed
courses repeated to improve a grade in a degree-
granting program are eligible for financial aid once per
course. Please see the Financial Information Section for
additional information.
Incomplete
A grade of Incomplete “I” may be given to a student at
the faculty’s discretion, in consultation with the Program
Director, if the student has not completed or met all
course requirements due to extenuating circumstances
(documentation may be required to support the request
for an incomplete). A grade of “I” will only be considered
if the student has completed a majority of the
coursework (including lab and clinical coursework) and
there is a reasonable possibility that a passing grade will
result from completing the coursework. Faculty may
approve an “I” for up to two weeks after the last day of
the course. If the faculty member determines more than
two weeks are warranted for the student to satisfy the
requirements of an “I”, then the Faculty may grant up to
the end of the following term for the student to
successfully complete the outstanding work and meet
the course requirements, upon Program Administrator
(or designee) approval. If the work is not satisfactorily
completed and/or the course requirements are not met
by the established deadline, the grade will automatically
convert to “F.”
A grade of “I” does not affect a student’s grade point
average, but is considered in calculating progress toward
satisfactory completion of a program within a maximum
time frame and may impact Title IV funding and
satisfactory academic progress. When the “I” is
converted to a final grade for the course, the grade is
applied to the term in which the student took the
course. The GPA is then recalculated for that term, but
the recalculated GPA does not reverse the previous
impact of the “I” upon academic standing. The final
grade in the course may impact the academic standing
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of the next enrolled term.
Once the grade of “I” is converted to a final grade and
the student successfully passes the course, the student
will be permitted to register for and attend subsequent
courses, for which the course serves as a prerequisite.
Graduation Information
Students in the prelicensure programs will receive a
diploma or degree from Galen, and be recommended to
the State Board of Nursing as an eligible candidate to sit
for their respective NCLEX®, under the following
conditions:
• All course requirements are met. Course
requirements may include nationally-normed,
standardized examinations such as ATI, including
an exit examination in the final course; Clinical
Performance Examinations (CPEs); Medication
Calculation Tests; and weekly online
discussions/activities (online courses only) as
outlined in the course syllabi;
• All residency requirements are met;
• Achievement of a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0;
and
• All financial obligations are met.
Students who have successfully fulfilled all diploma,
degree, or certificate requirements in their selected
program of study are eligible to participate in
commencement.
Residency Requirements
In the prelicensure programs, at least 35% of course
credits required for graduation must be earned at Galen.
In the BSN Program, RN to BSN Option, at least 25% of
course credits required for graduation must be earned at
Galen.
Please refer to Galen’s Transfer Policies for additional
information related to transfer of credit from other
institutions.
Maximum Time to Complete Program
Once a student has attempted the first nursing (NU,
NUR, NSG) course in their selected program of study, the
student is expected to successfully complete the
program within a timeframe that does not exceed 150%
of the intended length of the program. A student may
progress at the part-time level, but first priority for
course availability will be given to full-time students. A
student receiving financial aid should reference the
Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Policy, or contact
their Financial Planning Coordinator in regards to their
outlined program of study.
Academic Honors
Galen College of Nursing recognizes the scholastic
achievement of its students by designating the following
academic awards and honors:
• Dean’s List: An acknowledgement of outstanding
academic achievement of 3.5 - 3.74 grade point
average in a term;
• President's List: An acknowledgement of superior
academic achievement of 3.75 or greater grade
point average in a term.
Courses taken as a second attempt are not eligible for
consideration.
Graduation Honors
Galen College of Nursing recognizes the academic
achievement of its graduates by designating academic
honors for students with the following cumulative grade
point average:
Diploma and Associate Degree
• Honors: 3.5 - 3.74
• High Honors: 3.75 – 3.89
• Highest Honors: 3.9 or greater
Baccalaureate Degree
• Cum Laude: 3.5 – 3.74
• Magna Cum Laude: 3.75 – 3.89
• Summa Cum Laude: 3.9 or greater
Students with any course failures are not eligible for
consideration for graduation honors.
Alpha Beta Zeta Honor Society
Alpha Beta Zeta is Galen’s chapter of the Sigma Theta
Tau International’s Honor Society, which recognizes and
invites baccalaureate and graduate nursing students,
alumni, nurse educators, and nurse leaders who have
demonstrated a commitment to nursing excellence and
academic achievement. Sigma (n.d.) is “dedicated to the
advancement of knowledge, teaching, learning, and
service through the cultivation of communities of
practice, education, and research.” Candidates for
membership in Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter include students
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in the undergraduate RN to BSN and prelicensure BSN
programs that have completed 50% of the nursing
curriculum, earned at least a 3.0 GPA in nursing, and are
in the top 35% of their class. Graduate (MSN & DNP)
students who have completed 25% of the curriculum
and have at least a 3.5 GPA are additionally eligible to
join. Galen student alumni, nurse educators, and nurse
leaders that have earned at least a BSN or graduate
degree in nursing and have demonstrated achievement
in nursing are eligible to apply for consideration in the
honor society. More information can be found on the
following websites: Sigma Theta Tau International and
Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter.
Courses
Sequence of Courses
All pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements must be
followed as noted in the course descriptions. Galen
reserves the right to cancel classes based on course
enrollment. General Education courses will be offered
online if an on-ground section is not available.
Simulation
Simulation in nursing is an important teaching modality.
It can be used to portray and mimic the basic care and
comfort needs of the patient utilizing the nursing
process, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN),
and National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) (The Joint
Commission, 2022). Simulation can be used to focus on
the care of patients throughout the lifespan
experiencing common and complex acute health
problems related to the concepts of protection,
oxygenation, tissue perfusion, mobility, sensation,
cognition, nutrition, metabolism, bowel and bladder
elimination, and fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
Learners are challenged to develop critical thinking skills,
apply psychomotor skills and concepts, perform
assessments, and use ISBARR (I=Identify Self,
S=Situation, B=Background, A=Assessment,
R=Recommendations, R=Read Back Orders), to
communicate in a group setting through both oral
and/or written means. Each simulation activity
concludes with a facilitated debriefing process where
the actions, thoughts, feelings, skills, and legal/ethical
responsibilities of the group are discussed so that all
may learn in a safe, simulated environment.
Simulated experiences are designed to support student
achievement of course student learning outcomes.
Simulated experiences may be video recorded for the
purpose of teaching and evaluation during debriefing
only and will not be archived.
Clinical Learning Laboratory
The clinical learning laboratory provides the student the
opportunity to learn and practice nursing skills. The
learning laboratory experience helps the student apply
nursing concepts to real life patient situations. Learning
laboratory experiences are designed to support student
achievement of the course student learning outcomes.
Course Delivery Methods
Online Courses
Online courses are delivered asynchronously using a
learning management system (LMS). Galen uses the LMS
Canvas™ as the primary tool for online course delivery,
although some online courses may use other additional
online delivery. Online delivery is limited to the theory
component of general education courses and select
nursing courses. In the prelicensure programs, the
laboratory component in general education courses may
be delivered online. Clinical learning laboratory nursing
courses and clinical nursing courses are designed to be
delivered on-ground.
Virtual (Zoom) Courses
Virtual courses are delivered in real time (synchronously)
using video-conferencing software, such as Zoom.
Students enrolled in virtual courses log into their course
at their regularly scheduled class time and participate in
the course just as they would an on-ground course.
Galen’s Dress Code and Student Code of Conduct are
expected to be followed in this setting. Students are
required to use audio and video in Virtual Courses, and
attendance is taken following Galen’s General
Attendance Policies.
On-ground Courses
On-ground courses are delivered face-to-face in a Galen
classroom, clinical learning laboratory, or at a healthcare
facility.
Web-enhanced Courses
All prelicensure on-ground general education and
nursing courses are web-enhanced. These courses are
delivered face-to-face, on-campus and use technology to
support the course. Galen uses the LMS Canvas™ to
allow students the ability to:
• retrieve or view course materials such as syllabi,
handouts, PowerPoints, supplemental lesson
presentations, etc;
• receive course announcements;
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• access embedded links to faculty-selected
internet sites that provide additional course
content;
• submit assignments;
• take course examinations online (general
education courses only); and
• receive grades via the online gradebook.
Students will typically not receive paper copies of syllabi,
handouts, PowerPoints, etc. Students will need to access
Canvas™ using a computer that has the ability to
connect to the Internet. Galen students may access a
computer or the Internet through the on-campus library.
An online orientation to Canvas™ is provided to all
students enrolled in a web-enhanced course. Web-
enhanced courses are not considered online courses.
Technology and Browser Requirements for Online and
Web-enhanced Courses
Information regarding the technology and browser
requirements necessary for participating in coursework
is made available on the Galen website at
https://galencollege.edu/technology-requirements.
Time Zone Policy for Online Courses
All online coursework will be due as outlined in the
course syllabi. All due dates and times will be enforced
following the Eastern Time Zone, which is the time zone
of the Main Campus located in Louisville, Kentucky.
Registration
Galen reserves the right to cancel classes based on
course enrollment. General education courses will be
offered online if an on-ground section is not available.
During the registration process, students are able to
register for courses provided the following criteria have
been met:
1. All course prerequisites must be satisfactorily
completed or in progress in order to register for
the next course in the curriculum.
2. For those courses with a clinical component,
documents required for clinical participation must
be submitted prior to registering for the course.
Students failing to meet College or site clinical
requirements prior to the beginning of quarter
may be unregistered from the course. Please see
the Clinical Registration Requirement section for
complete information.
3. A student’s financial obligations must be in good
standing in order to register for courses. A student
who fails to meet their financial obligations prior
to the start of the term may be unregistered from
a course. Please see the Student Fees section for
complete information.
All obligations must be met by the last date of the prior
term or the student may be unregistered for the next
term and the student may need to restart the
registration process. Seating is subject to availability.
Adding a Course (Degree programs only)
The following procedure should be followed to add a
course:
1. Obtain Add/Drop Form from the Office of
Academic Records;
2. Schedule appointment with Program
Administrator;
3. Receive approval from Program Administrator (or
designee); and
4. Course added, attend class.
The student will receive a bill from the College upon
adding a class and is expected to make arrangements
promptly. Failure to do so could result in dismissal from
the course. Courses may be added through the end of
the third business day after the start of the term.
Dropping/Withdrawing from a Course (Degree programs
only)
It is strongly suggested that students meet with the
Program Administrator prior to withdrawing from a
course, given that withdrawal from any course may
affect a student’s ability to progress within the program.
Students are also encouraged to meet with a financial
aid advisor to understand financial aid implications. The
cost of the course will be refunded according to Galen’s
Refund Policy. To drop/withdraw from an individual
course, the student should contact the Office of
Academic Records.
Students who drop/withdraw from a course will receive
the following notation on their transcript. A week is
defined as seven (7) consecutive days.
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Please refer to the policies on Repeating a Course and
Withdrawing from the Program for further information.
Adding/Dropping/Withdrawing from a Course (VN
Program)
Students enrolled in the VN program must enroll for
all scheduled courses within a grading period and may
not add, drop, or withdraw from an individual course.
Course Audit
Applicants may apply to the Program Administrator for
permission to audit a course. In auditing a course, a
student may participate in the class and attend labs
(with faculty permission), but will not complete
assignments or take examinations. Students will not
receive a grade when auditing a course. Students will be
charged 30 percent of the standard credit hour fee.
Students must be registered as a full-time student to
receive permission to audit a course. Online courses are
not available for audit.
Course Load Policy – VN Program, ADN Program, and
BSN Program
The maximum course load a student may carry
during any term at Galen is 19 quarter credit
hours (ADN Program and BSN Program,
Prelicensure Option). Students with a GPA of 3.5
or above may seek approval from the Program
Administrator for permission to take credit hours
in excess of the recommended load. Written
approval must be obtained prior to registration.
The policy below pertains to students in the Associate
Prelicensure Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Programs:
Students in the Associate and Baccalaureate Degree
Nursing Programs who earned a C or lower on any
attempt of BIO 1100 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
or BIO 1300 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2, or the
equivalents from an outside institution, will be required
to take the next course(s) in sequence in the virtual or
ground format if offered on their campus. Additionally, if
a student fails BIO 1100, BIO 1300, or BIO 2100, they
must repeat in a virtual or ground format if offered on
their campus.
*Any exceptions to this policy will be in collaboration
with the Program Administrator (or designee) and Dean
of Arts & Sciences.
Remedial Courses
Galen does not currently offer remedial courses.
Cancellation of Classes
There may be times when, due to circumstances beyond
our control, class components, either theory, laboratory
or clinical may be cancelled. For cancelled classes, the
class will be removed or shortened to reflect that the
class was not held or was not held for the full amount of
time. To fulfill our commitment to deliver the expected
instruction, cancellations of regularly scheduled classes
will be made up by one of the following methods:
• Offering an alternative meeting time of equal
duration and content. This alternate meeting may
be offered at a different time, day of the week
(including Saturdays and Sundays), or location and
could occur during a scheduled break depending
on scheduling constraints. Students will be notified
via their Galen email account of the adjusted
schedule and it will be posted in their Student Self-
Service Portal calendar. Attendance will be taken
during this make-up session and students will be
marked present or absent as appropriate.
• Adjusting the time of subsequently scheduled
classes to incorporate the missed time.
• Providing assignments and online content to cover
the material that would have been presented in
class. This option only applies to credit hour
programs.
If the component is not completed by the end of the
term, an “Incomplete” may be entered for the course. If
the work is not satisfactorily completed and/or the
course requirements are not met by the established
Students enrolled in an 8-week course
Who withdraw during: Transcript will indicate:
Week 1 No record**
Week 2 W
Week 3 and after WP or WF*
Students enrolled in a 12-week course
Who withdraw during: Transcript will indicate:
Week 1 No record**
Week 2-4 W
Week 5 and after WP or WF*
*WP or WF is assigned based on the grade that the
student has earned at the time of official withdrawal from
the course. A DF or WF will count as a course failure for
the purpose of student academic progression.
**Students who withdraw from the program will receive a
grade of W. All program withdrawals will count toward
attempted courses in determining quantitative progress.
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deadline, the grade will automatically convert to “F.”
Withdrawing from the Program
Withdrawing from the Program
Students who plan to withdraw from their selected
program of study are encouraged to contact the
Program Administrator. To withdraw from the program,
the student should contact the Office of Academic
Records.
Refunds will be made according to policies stated in the
Financial Information Section. All program withdrawals
will count toward attempted courses in determining
quantitative progress. Students who plan to withdraw
from the program should review the
Dropping/Withdrawing from a Course Policy for
information related to what the transcript will indicate
upon withdrawal.
Students who do not register for any courses by the end
of the Adding a Course period during a given term, or
attend at least one of their scheduled classes during the
first week of the term, will be administratively
withdrawn from the program.
Withdrawn students wishing to continue must apply for
readmission. Guidelines for readmission may be found in
the Readmission to Galen Policy.
Late Withdrawal
In the case of extreme circumstances where the
deadline to withdraw without academic penalty has
passed, a student may petition the Program
Administrator for a late withdrawal from all courses.
Tuition charges for the time of attendance will be
calculated according to the refund policy as published on
the student’s enrollment agreement. If granted, the
student would receive a grade of “W” for any course not
completed in the term.
Request to Withdraw from Course or Program Due to
Military Obligations
For those students wishing to withdraw from the course
or program due to military obligations, a Withdrawal
Form must be completed and an official copy of the
military orders must be attached and submitted to the
Program Administrator.
Dismissal
Please refer to General Attendance Policies, Repeating a
Course, Financial Information and Student Code of
Conduct for additional information regarding these
policies.
Course Dismissal
A student may be dismissed from a course for failure to
meet course or program attendance requirements.
Program Dismissal
A student may be dismissed for any of the following
reasons, in accordance with the respective policy
published in this Student Catalog:
• Failure to meet scholastic progress standards after
a probationary period;
• Failure to meet conditional acceptance scholastic
progress standards;
• A second failure (F, WF, DF) in any nursing or
science course;
• Failure to meet Code of Conduct standards;
• Failure to meet Academic Integrity Honor Code
standards;
• Failure to meet attendance or distance education
enrollment standards;
• Failure to meet admission requirements;
• Failure to meet clinical placement or participation
requirements, which includes health,
immunization, and applicable testing
requirements; or
• Failure to meet financial obligations.
Students who are dismissed from their selected program
of study will have their tuition refunded in accordance
with the enrollment agreement.
Students who are dismissed from their selected program
of study may be eligible for readmission. Guidelines for
readmission may be found in the Readmission to Galen
Policy.
A student who does not meet the standards of conduct
or whose academic standing is unsatisfactory will be
evaluated as to further continuance in the program.
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General Attendance Policies
All Programs
Consistent class attendance is essential for academic
success. Learning activities designed for each lecture,
clinical learning laboratory, simulation laboratory, and
clinical experience provide students with essential
information and practical experience. As a result,
prompt arrival and attendance during the entire
scheduled time for each class component is expected,
just as it will be in your career as a nursing professional.
Faculty will record and report attendance for each
scheduled class component. Students are expected to be
prepared for all assignments, attend theory, laboratory
and clinical experiences on time and for the entire
designated time. In all programs, students who do not
attend at least one of their scheduled classes during the
first week of the term will be administratively withdrawn
from the program.
Students who violate the dress or behavior code may
not be permitted to attend or remain in the class,
laboratory, simulation laboratory, or clinical experience
and an absence will be recorded. Students must wear a
Galen-issued student ID card at all times while on
campus and at clinical sites. Students who violate the
dress or behavior code may also be subject to the
Disciplinary Process.
Virtual Course Attendance Policy
Students enrolled in a virtual course are expected to be
on-time, prepared, and engaged for all experiences for
the entire designated time, just as they are in an on-
ground class. Attendance will be recorded, tracked, and
enforced according to Galen’s General Attendance
Policies. Students will be expected to interact with the
class and to respond within a reasonable amount of
time, or they will be marked absent.
Online Course Attendance Policy
Regular online attendance is vital to student academic
success and is required for all students. Attendance is
tracked on a weekly basis. Attendance is recorded by
completing academic activities. Each day a student
submits an academic activity, they will be marked as
present (in attendance). The date of the last academic
activity will serve as the official Last Day of Attendance
(LDA). Students are required to complete a minimum of
one academic activity each week to be marked in
attendance. Attendance is recorded on the day of the
submission regardless of the assignment due date.
Students who fail to submit at least one academic
activity per week will be marked absent for the
respective week. A student who fails to complete at least
one academic activity for two (2) consecutive academic
weeks within the term will be dropped from the course.
An academic week starts on day one (1) of the course
and runs in a seven (7) day cycle.
The following items are considered academic
activities:
• Participating in a faculty led Threaded Discussion,
Blog or Wiki.
• Participating in a course group within the online
classroom.
• Submission of an assignment and/or posting
comments to a drop box in the online classroom.
• Submission to the online classroom of an
assessment, quiz, exam, pre-unit test, post-unit
test, or practice exam.
• Submission to the online classroom of a
mandatory course survey.
The following examples are not considered academic
activities:
• Contacting (e.g., email, phone, web conference)
your course faculty member
• Attending an optional synchronous web
conference led by faculty
• Attending office hours
• Attending tutoring/remediation
ADN Program and
BSN Program, Prelicensure Option
A student will be dismissed from a course if:
A. the student misses more than 20% of the
total scheduled course time (for nursing
courses, this is all components combined);
OR
B. the student does not attend two (2)
consecutive calendar weeks of any individual
class or nursing components (two (2) weeks
of theory, or two (2) weeks of laboratory).
Students who miss two (2) or more clinical days per
course will receive a failing grade for the course.
VN Program
If the student misses ten (10) consecutive days or
10% of the scheduled hours in a quarter, the student
will be dismissed from the program
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Meeting the attendance requirements does not indicate
that the student has completed all of the required
coursework for the week and attendance is not the
same thing as participation. The faculty determines
participation requirements and how they relate to a
student’s grade.
Prelicensure Make-up Attendance Policy
Students enrolled in a prelicensure nursing program may
be permitted to satisfy attendance requirements with an
alternate assignment of comparable content and
duration if the student has experienced an unavoidable
emergency that prohibits the student from attending
theory, lab, or clinical. Examples of an unavoidable
emergency may include:
a. Natural disaster, flooding, tornado, fire
b. Death of a family member
c. Hospitalization of the student or family
member
d. Jury duty
Students who experience an unavoidable emergency
should submit their request for make-up and any
supporting documentation to the course faculty
member and additionally provide notification of their
request to the Campus Registrar. Student requests will
be reviewed and considered for approval by the Program
Administrator (or designee). Approved make-up work
will be evaluated by the course faculty member to
determine if it is complete and accurate. If the student
does not successfully complete all make-up work within
the approved timeframe, the absence will stand.
In addition to the policy information below, students
should refer to the General Attendance Policies and
Clinical Attendance Policies for complete information
related to expectations in these settings. Students
requesting to make-up time due to military obligations
should refer to the Request to Make-up Missed Class
Time Due to Military Obligations Policy and the Military
Attendance and Withdrawal Policy. Students requesting
to make-up time due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related
conditions should additionally refer to the Pregnant and
Parenting Students Policy.
Military Attendance and Withdrawal Policy
Any student called to active duty, specialized training, or
for disaster relief efforts may receive an excused
absence for reasonable class time missed. Should the
required military leave result in the student missing
more than a reasonable amount of class time, the
student may withdraw from all courses. Alternatively,
with the permission of the Program Administrator (or
designee), a student may receive an “Incomplete” on all
courses registered. Students should refer to the
Incomplete Policy for additional information.
Request to make up missed class time due to military
obligations
For those students wishing to receive an excused
absence for military obligations, an official copy of the
military orders must be submitted to the Office of
Academic Records. Any request to make-up missed class
time must be made within a week of receiving official
notification by the military service. Students seeking an
excused absence for class time missed due to military
obligations will be considered absent for the day(s) until
missed course content is completed. If the student is
unable to complete missed course content, the absence
will remain in effect and will be subject to the
consequences outlined in the General Attendance Policy.
Clinical Attendance Policies
In order to ensure continuity of patient care, a student
must notify the clinical faculty of an anticipated absence
prior to the start of a clinical experience. To the extent
that student clinical absences do not allow the faculty to
fully evaluate the student, a course failure may result
even if a student misses only one clinical experience. In
order to maintain patient safety, the faculty may dismiss
the student from the clinical area with instructions to
remedy the problem if the student is not prepared for
the clinical experience. Such dismissal will be
documented as an absence.
Students must meet all course and clinical objectives,
satisfactorily complete all required Competency
Performance Examinations (CPEs) and achieve a “pass”
for clinical in order to successfully pass the course.
Failing to meet the course objectives may result in a
course failure.
Evaluation of a student’s clinical performance to meet
required outcomes will be scheduled for the final clinical
date/time for the course. A student must attend the final
clinical evaluation or risk an “Incomplete” status for a
grade until the evaluation is completed. The Incomplete
status is time-limited and reverts to a failing grade unless
completed.
If a student misses two (2) or more clinical days per
course, the student will receive a failing grade for the
course.
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Student Participation in Governance
Galen College of Nursing encourages each student to
actively participate in programmatic governance.
Student and graduate feedback is solicited through end
of course surveys, focus group sessions, the Professional
Advisory Committee and the Student Advisory
Committee. Students are invited to participate in the
Grievance Council and other campus committees
and events.
Students interested in serving on the Professional
Advisory Committee or the Student Advisory Committee
should contact their Program Administrator for more
information.
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Student Rights and Responsibilities
Students have the right to open and honest
communication with members of the faculty, staff, and
administration. To this end, Galen will provide written
information and communicate individually with students
as necessary. Written information will include Galen’s
requirements for acceptable standing and graduation
requirements and the student’s relationships to those
standings. Students have the responsibility to inform
their faculty of any problem, concern, or suggestion
related to their course of study.
Students have the right to utilize Galen’s Resolution of
Grievances Policy & Procedure to address any problem
in a more formal manner without fear of reprisal. It is
the student's responsibility to follow the established
Resolution of Grievances Policy & Procedure.
Students have the right to be treated fairly and
objectively. Students also have a responsibility to satisfy
the requirements of the curriculum according to
performance standards established by the faculty.
Students must respect the rights of all individuals —
fellow students, faculty, and staff affiliated clinical site
personnel, patients, and their families. Students must
constantly recognize the values, opinions, and dignity of
everyone who works with Galen.
Students have the right to privacy in dealings with Galen
and affiliated agencies. Student information will be
released only as required by government and regulatory
agencies. Galen will release selected student information
to other individuals or agencies when requested by a
court, other applicable regulatory authorities, or by the
student.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a
manner that demonstrates integrity and commitment to
professional standards – concepts critical to a successful
career in the nursing profession. Honesty and respect for
self and others are important components to the
practice of nursing.
Student Code of Conduct
Galen students are expected to conduct themselves in a
manner that demonstrates integrity and commitment to
professional standards – concepts critical to a successful
career as a nurse. Honesty and respect for self and
others are important components to the practice of
nursing. Dishonesty and disrespect will not be tolerated
and are the underlying themes to the list of offenses
below.
Galen’s Student Code of Conduct is intended to help
clarify expectations of student behavior, while the
Disciplinary Process is intended to curb unacceptable
behavior, while motivating and preparing students to
enter the nursing profession. This Student Code of
Conduct applies to all settings and course formats.
Offenses
This list is a guide and not inclusive of all possible
offenses that may subject a student to discipline. Galen
reserves the right to dismiss a student for any violation
of the Student Code of Conduct, based on the
professional judgement of the Program Administrator
(or designee). In other words, if a student commits a
minor or serious offense, the College may dismiss them
from the program depending on the circumstances of
the infraction(s).
Critical Offenses
Critical offenses are violations of Galen rules or
misconduct that may justify dismissal. If dismissal
is being considered, the student may be suspended
immediately and for no more than three school days
while the incident is investigated by the Program
Administrator (or designee). During the suspension
period, students shall be prohibited from participating in
classroom, laboratory, clinical, and school-related
activities, and will be marked absent from all scheduled
classes. Any behavior that unreasonably interferes with
patient safety is grounds for immediate dismissal.
• Health or Safety
o Violation of safety standards that resulted, or
could have resulted, in harm to self, others, or
damage to equipment at the College or clinical
site, virtual or in-person
o Willfully or recklessly endangering the physical
or mental health of any person (assaulting,
threatening, intimidating, stalking, bullying,
hazing, dating violence, domestic violence,
sexual assault, etc.)
o Possession of weapons, firearms, or explosives
on Galen or clinical sites premises
o Possession of illegal drugs or an open container
of an alcoholic beverage on Galen or clinical site
premises
o Being under the influence of alcohol or illegal
drugs while on Galen or clinical site premises, or
attending school-related activities
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• Testing and Assessments
o Cheating - using or attempting to use
unauthorized materials, information, or study
aids in any academic exercise. Examples include
but are not limited to:
▪ Allowing another person to take or assist in
the taking of an examination (test, quiz, etc.)
or in the completion of an assignment, taking
an examination (test, quiz, etc.) or
completing an assignment for someone else
▪ Navigating away from the examination page
in the online setting
▪ Copying (including taking photos, screen
captures, etc., with mobile phone, cameras,
computers, or other electronic devices) from
or collaborating with another student during
an examination (test, quiz, etc.)
▪ Using unauthorized materials, technological
devices or software, including but not limited
to generative artificial intelligence (AI) during
an assessment (test, quiz, paper, discussion
etc.)
▪ Misusing accommodations in the testing
environment
▪ Selling, buying, or sharing part or all of an
examination (test, quiz, etc.) with another
person or on the internet
▪ Failure to comply with the instructions given
by the person administering the test
▪ Discussing the contents of an examination
(test, quiz, etc.) with anyone other than the
examination proctor outside the testing
environment.
• Plagiarism – copying another person’s work or
idea and claiming it as original work (For more
information on tools that help academic writers
avoid plagiarism, visit Writing Support at
https://galen.libguides.com/c.php?g=1288035&p=
9458685).
• Fabrication – the falsification or invention of any
information or citation in an academic exercise.
Examples include but are not limited to:
o Presenting false transcripts
o Lying about a personal issue in order to extend a
deadline
o Listing a source in a works cited page that the
student did not actually use in the research
o Deliberate or negligent omission or falsification
of information
• Facilitating Academic Dishonesty – is helping or
attempting to help another student to violate any
provisions of this code of conduct.
• Failure to respect patient confidentiality
o Unauthorized access or copying of clinical site
records or unauthorized release of patient
information
o Posting of patient information or photos on
social media
o Sharing personal information about a patient
with others not authorized to receive it absent
written patient consent
• Unprofessional behavior on Galen or clinical site
premises, whether virtual or in-person
o Disorderly conduct
o Insubordinate acts or statements
o Soliciting or accepting funds, tips, or anything of
value from patients
• Vulgar, demeaning, or offensive language (or
visuals) that conflicts with or violates the Nurse
Practice Act or the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
o While on a Galen campus or clinical site
o On a social media site
o Or in any forum in which the conduct runs
counter to the student’s commitment to the
profession and is conveyed to others
• Theft
o Taking someone else’s property
o Copying software programs from the College’s
computers
o Copyright infringement - Please refer to separate
policy on copyright infringement, including
disciplinary steps.
• Conviction of a felony, including a nolo contendere
plea
• Conduct detrimental to Galen or to any clinical site
operations, virtual or in-person
• Willful damage of Galen or clinical site property
• Committing two documented serious offenses
within a 12-month period
Serious Offenses
Serious offenses may not justify immediate suspension
and dismissal, but will require disciplinary action in the
form of a written reprimand, and in some instances,
suspension. Repeated commitment of serious offenses
may result in dismissal as outlined in the following
Disciplinary Process. Examples of serious offenses are:
• Use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, on
Galen premises or in unauthorized areas of
clinical site
• Failure to report an incident (theft, damage,
illness, etc.) at Galen or a clinical site
• Filming, recording, -or photographing at a clinical
site
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• Committing two documented minor offenses
within a 12-month period
Minor Offenses
Minor offenses are lesser violations of Galen rules that
require disciplinary action in the form of a verbal
reprimand. Repeated commission of minor offenses may
require a written warning or dismissal as outlined in the
following Disciplinary Process. Examples of minor
offenses are:
• Engaging in self-plagiarism as defined by the APA
Manual
• Attending to personal affairs during clinical
experiences without approval from clinical faculty
• Unauthorized use of a mobile communication
device during class or clinical experiences
• Placing or accepting bets or gambling on Galen or
clinical site premises
• Failure to observe parking or traffic regulations on
Galen or clinical site premises
• Failure to follow published Galen rules, policies,
procedures, or expectations that have not
otherwise been listed in this section (Violations),
including, but not limited to:
o Class conduct expectations published in the
syllabus
o Information Technology
o Simulation Center / Learning Lab
o Clinical
o Dress Code
Disciplinary Process
To promote fairness and consistency, Galen has
established a system of discipline, with offenses grouped
in categories defined as Minor, Serious and Critical.
The Student Code of Conduct provides for the following
system of discipline to guide decision-making. Deviation
in consequences may be warranted depending on the
circumstances of the offense(s):
Critical Offense
1st Offense – Student may be suspended up to three
days during the investigation. May result in dismissal
from the College.
Serious Offense
1st Offense - Written reprimand
2nd Offense – Student may be suspended up to three
days during the investigation. May result in dismissal
from the College.
Minor Offense
1st Offense - Verbal reprimand
2nd Offense - Written reprimand
3rd Offense – Student may be suspended up to three
days during the investigation. May result in dismissal
from the College.
Resolution of Grievances and Complaints
Policy and Procedure
Satisfactory student-faculty relationships and effective
College operation depend on shared goals and
objectives. Best results are achieved in an atmosphere
where problems and opinions can be discussed freely
without fear of reprisal and with an expectation of
mutual cooperation.
The Resolution of Grievances and Complaints procedure
provides students the opportunity to bring matters that
require resolution to the attention of appropriate
members of the faculty or administrative staff, who will
respond as outlined by this policy. These matters include
complaints that are academic in nature, as well as any
complaints related to disabilities, discrimination,
harassment, and retaliation. This procedure has been
developed to support resolving matters at the lowest
possible level. As such, a written statement will be
considered a formal Grievance once it reaches Step 3 –
Grievance Council.
For more information regarding complaints related to
disabilities, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation,
please see the Grievance & Complaint Procedure Steps –
Disabilities, Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation.
Grievance and Complaint Procedure
Galen has established procedures for student grievances
and complaints, as outlined below.
1. Any student with a concern about an event or
condition is encouraged to discuss it with the
appropriate faculty or staff member within two (2)
business days.
2. If resolution does not occur to the student’s
satisfaction at Step 1, the student submits a
written letter of grievance or complaint, to the
Program Administrator (or designee) at
grievance@galencollege.edu. This written letter
must be individualized and include the following
information:
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a. the name and contact information of the
student filing the complaint;
b. a detailed description of the circumstances,
including who is involved, a detailed
description of attempts at informal resolution,
and the current status; and
c. any relevant documentation to support the
grievance or complaint the resolution the
student is seeking.
A current student must submit the written letter of
grievance or complaint within five (5) business days
of the event or condition which created the alleged
dispute. A dismissed student who has a grievance
or complaint involving dismissal must submit the
letter of grievance or complaint within ten (10)
business days of being notified of the dismissal.
3. If resolution does not occur to the student’s
satisfaction at Step 2, the student may submit a
letter of grievance or complaint to the Grievance
Council at grievance@galencollege.edu within five
(5) business days following the date the proposed
resolution was presented. This written letter of
grievance or complaint must include the same
information outlined in Step 2 and how the
student has already attempted to resolve the
concern following the procedures defined in Steps
1 and 2.
4. If resolution does not occur to the student’s
satisfaction at Step 3, the student submits a letter
of grievance or complaint to the Regional Dean
(prelicensure programs), Executive VP of Nursing
(RN to BSN program), or Chief Academic Officer
(MSN program), or designee, whose decision will
be final, at grievance@galencollege.edu within five
(5) business days following the date the proposed
resolution was presented. This written letter of
grievance or complaint must include the same
information outlined in Step 2, and how the
student has already attempted to resolve the
concern following the procedures defined in Steps
2 and 3.
At Steps 2 and 3, the student may request the
assignment of a faculty member not involved in the
grievance or complaint to assist the student. No outside
parties are permitted to attend the Grievance
Committee Meeting. The Grievance Council includes
faculty and/or staff members and one student
representative. At Steps 2, 3, and 4, the College will
respond to the student within seven (7) business days.
Time limits may be extended if the student and
administration mutually agree.
Grievance and Complaint Procedure Resolution Time
A current student should present his or her complaint,
grievance, or conflict within five (5) school days of the
event or condition which created the alleged dispute.
A dismissed student who has a grievance or complaint
involving expulsion must submit his or her grievance to
the Program Administrator (or designee) within ten (10)
school days of receipt of notice of dismissal.
A student who makes an appeal will receive a response
from the college within seven (7) business days.
If the student is not satisfied with the proposed
resolution, the unresolved case should be presented to
the next level for review within five (5) school days from
the date the proposed resolution was presented. If
mutually agreeable, however, time limits for both
student and administration may be extended at any
step.
Grievance & Complaint Procedure Steps —
Disabilities, Discrimination, Harassment and
Retaliation
1. A student with a grievance or complaint
concerning disabilities, discrimination,
harassment, or retaliation should report the issue
to the Section 504/Title IX Coordinator at the
campus, or submit the grievance to
grievance@galencollege.edu.
2. Galen will follow the guidelines described in its
Procedures for Investigating Complaints of
Discrimination. A copy of these procedures may be
obtained from the Section 504/Title IX
coordinator. The procedures provide for an
impartial investigation and for the opportunity to
identify witnesses and other evidence. The
procedures specify reasonably prompt time
frames for the major stages of the grievance
process.
3. Galen will notify the complainant regarding the
outcome of the investigation.
4. Galen will take steps to prevent retaliation and
avoid recurrence of any discrimination,
harassment or failure to accommodate, and
correct discriminatory effects, as appropriate.
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Grievance & Complaint Procedure Resolution Time — Disabilities, Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
The time frames set forth in the Procedures for Investigating Complaints of Discrimination apply to grievances related to
disabilities or requests by disabled applicants or students for reasonable accommodations, and reports or complaints by
individuals who have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Student Suggestion Box
Galen values the insights and perspectives of our students, as your input plays an integral role in enhancing your
experience. We encourage you to share any suggestions or ideas you may have by submitting an online form or by using
the below QR code. This method is most appropriate for students who do not require a direct response or who would like
to anonymously submit suggestions.
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Dress Code
While attending classes at Galen, students are expected
to dress in a professional manner. The academic
administration shall be the final judge as to neatness and
cleanliness of wearing apparel, and whether or not such
apparel is appropriate, distracting, or in violation of
health and safety rules. Students who violate the dress
code will not be allowed to stay in the classroom or the
clinical site, whether virtual or in-person, and an absence
will be recorded for that class or clinical experience.
When wearing scrubs on campus, only official Galen
scrubs may be worn (classroom or clinical learning lab).
Scrubs worn by students at their place of
employment are not to be worn while on campus.
Students shall not wear Galen scrubs at their place of
employment.
Exceptions to dress code requirements must be
approved by the Program Administrator (or designee).
The Program Administrator’s (or designee’s) decision is
final.
Classroom Dress
Each student has the responsibility to dress
appropriately for the College environment. Students
have the responsibility to dress appropriately and not
cause a distraction to other students or the learning
environment. Some examples may include but are not
limited to:
• Dress and Grooming: All dress and grooming shall
be neat and clean. Clothing must be free of
profanity, violence, sexually suggestive phrases,
gang related symbols, alcohol, tobacco, drugs or
advertisements for such products, or other
phrases or symbols which are inconsistent with an
educational environment. Undergarments must
not be visible. Sleepwear shall not be worn to
class.
• Name Badge: A Galen-issued photo identification
(ID) badge must be worn at all times. Placement of
the ID badge is to be above the waist. ID badges
may not be decorated with stickers, tape, or pins.
Students are responsible for any costs associated
with replacement badges.
• Headwear: Hats, visors, caps, sunglasses, and
other distracting headwear shall not be worn
indoors. These minimum standards of dress and
grooming shall apply to all students.
• Tobacco Products: Tobacco products are not
permitted.
Clinical and Clinical Learning Laboratory Dress
Students are guests in the clinical settings and are
representatives of Galen. A professional appearance
supports the confidence and competence you provide to
patients, families, and other health care team members
in the clinical setting.
Students are required to abide by the following in the
clinical and clinical learning laboratory settings, in
addition to individual clinical agency dress codes:
• Dress and Grooming:
o Uniforms: While in the clinical setting, an official
Galen clinical uniform with embroidered logo
that is clean and wrinkle-free must be worn.
Uniforms should fully cover back and abdomen,
even with full range of motion. Any garment
worn under the uniform top should not be
visible below the hem of the scrub top and must
be white or navy in color. Skirts must fall at or
below the knee and be worn with hose or tights
that are neutral or white in color. Pant length
should stop at the top of the shoe at instep.
Galen uniforms are not to be worn in any setting
other than clinical agencies. For students
enrolled in Mental Health or Community Health
courses, a white or navy polo top may be worn
with khaki or black pants/slacks.
o Shoes: White, navy, or black closed toe and
closed heel leather or leather-type shoes
without color ornamentation with matching
(white, navy, or black) shoelaces must be worn.
Shoes must be clean. Socks must be worn and
extend above the ankle.
o Jewelry: Jewelry may include one pair of small
post-pierced earrings worn in the lower ear
lobes, a wedding band, and a wristwatch. All
other jewelry must be removed.
o Tattoos and Piercings: Visible tattoos and
piercings must conform to the laboratory or
clinical site requirements. See jewelry
requirement above.
o Nails: Nails must be clean. Nail polish, gel
overlays, and artificial nails are not permitted.
o Make-up and Perfume: Make-up and perfume
must not be excessive. Make-up should conform
to general body tones and avoid extreme colors.
Perfume and aftershave must not be worn
during clinicals. False eyelashes shall not be
worn during laboratory or clinicals.
o Hair: Hair must be neat and clean, off of the
collar, and away from the face. Plain barrettes,
bobby pins, or non-latex or elastic bands may be
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used. Hair ornaments, decorative caps, or
scarves are not permitted. Head coverings worn
for religious beliefs must allow the student to
use a stethoscope and other medical
instruments and must not interfere with asepsis,
patient exams, or therapeutic communication.
Any hair color that is distracting is not
permitted.
o Beards and Mustaches: Beards and mustaches
must be clean and neatly trimmed.
• Name Badge: A Galen-issued identification (ID)
badge must be worn at all times. Placement of the
ID is to be above the waist. ID badges may not be
decorated with stickers, tape, or pins. No lanyards
may be worn while in clinical and clinical learning
laboratory settings. If the Galen issued ID badge is
not allowed by facility, a substitute name tag will
be given and must be worn at all times while at
the clinical site. Students are responsible for any
costs associated with replacement badges.
• Chewing Gum and Tobacco Products: Chewing
gum and tobacco products are not permitted.
Identification Cards
Each student must have a current picture identification
(ID) card and is expected to display the ID card at all
times while on the Galen campus or while attending
clinicals. Students must wear a Galen-issued student ID
card above the waist with the name and picture facing
out. Students who violate the dress or behavior code will
not be allowed to stay in the classroom or the clinical
site and an absence will be recorded for that class or
clinical.
Students who violate the dress or behavior code will also
be subject to the discipline procedure. Identification
cards will be issued at the start of the program. In order
to receive an identification card a student must present
two forms of identification, one of which must be a
picture ID. Acceptable identification includes driver's
license and social security card. Students will not be
admitted to clinical sites without a valid identification
card. The ID card allows students to use the library
resources and to enter Galen clinical facilities. ID cards
must be turned in when a student graduates, withdraws,
or is dismissed from the program. A replacement fee will
be charged for lost cards.
Copyright Infringement Policy
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA)
requires institutions of higher education to combat the
unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials by
users of the institution’s network. The information
presented in this policy is intended to meet the
requirements of the HEOA as specified in the final
regulations published by the United States Department
of Education on October 29, 2009, in 74 FR 55902; and
in the Dear Colleague Letter dated June 4, 2010 (DCL ID:
GEN-10-08).
The regulations mandate “that an institution must have
developed and implemented written plans to effectively
combat unauthorized copyrighted material and that the
institution will offer alternatives to illegal downloading
or peer-to-peer distribution of intellectual property.”
Galen College of Nursing provides Internet access for
students as part of the physical and social learning
infrastructure as well as develops and maintains
computer networks, and a variety of related support
systems. While personal use of Galen Internet access
through Galen-owned computers or Galen wireless
networks is permitted, students should be aware that
abuse of Galen Internet resources can carry severe
consequences. All existing federal and state laws and
internal policies apply, including those not only specific
to computers and networks, but also those that prohibit
the misuse, theft, or vandalism that applies to software,
data and physical equipment.
Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without
permission or legal authority, one or more of the
exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under
section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United
States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce
or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing
context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a
copyrighted work without authority constitutes an
infringement.
File sharing, through popular peer-to-peer (P2P)
networks, or the direct download of copyrighted works
can be used in legal and enriching ways; however, these
services can also be utilized to obtain and share content
to which users have no legal right. United States
copyright law protects the creators of this content (often
the media of music and film) against infringement
by providing severe penalties in cases of copyright
violation. Galen students who engage in unauthorized
distribution of copyrighted material, through
downloading and sharing, are subject to the full extent
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of U.S. copyright law; including both civil and criminal
penalties.
Summary of Penalties
Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and
criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for
civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay
either actual damages or "statutory" damages affixed at
not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work
infringed.
For "willful" infringement, a court may award up to
$150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its
discretion, also assess costs and attorneys' fees. For
details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504,
505.Willful copyright infringement can also result in
criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five
years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense.
In addition to civil penalties, Galen students who abuse
school-provided network resources will be subject to
internal policy actions.
• First offense: letter of warning, advising the
student that they is in violation of Galen network
policy.
• Second offense: suspension from the use of Galen
network resources, including library resources, for
an appropriate length of time.
• Third offense: dismissal
Notice
This information is provided for the benefit of students
in order to create greater awareness of the potential
consequences of illegally downloading and/or
distributing copyrighted works. Galen College of Nursing
assumes no liability for misuse of Galen Internet
resources; as such, students who choose to violate
United States copyright law by utilizing Galen Internet
resources will be solely liable for their actions.
For more information, please see the Web site of the
U.S. Copyright Office at www.copyright.gov, especially
the FAQs at www.copyright.gov/help/faq.
Conclusion
Under 34 CFR 668.14(b)(30), an institution, as a
condition of participation in any Title IV, HEA program,
must have developed and implemented written plans to
effectively combat the unauthorized distribution of
copyrighted material by users of the institution’s
network without unduly interfering with the
educational and research use of the network. As such,
Galen’s plan includes:
• At least one or more technology-based tool to
deter copyright infringement.
• Mechanisms for educating and informing the
community about appropriate use versus
inappropriate use of copyrighted material.
• Procedures for handling unauthorized distribution
of copyrighted material.
• Procedures for periodically reviewing the
effectiveness of the plan to combat unauthorized
distribution of copyrighted materials by users of
the institution’s network using relevant
assessment criteria.
Galen College of Nursing's copyright infringement policy
has been provided for the purpose of student wellbeing,
but is not intended as a substitute for legal advice.
Should you have questions or concerns regarding
Galen's policy, contact the Compliance Office at
502.410.6200.
Cross Reference:
DCL GEN-10-08, 34 CFR 668.43(a) (10), 668.41(c), Title
17 United States Code § 106, 504 505
Intellectual Property
Faculty, staff, and students will promptly disclose and
describe to the Office of the Academic President of
Galen all instructional devices or techniques; software;
online course developments or changes made,
developed, or conceived by such faculty, staff,
and students, either alone or with others and in the
scope of employment, enrollment, or consultation for
inclusion in Galen's curriculum, the teaching of a course,
or to improve operations. All rights to such intellectual
property, including copyright, patent, and the derivation
of revenue, are and remain the sole right and property
of Galen, unless separately agreed to in writing. Any
exemptions to this policy shall be considered on a case-
by-case basis.
The rights to traditional products of scholarly activity
such as articles for publication, and the review or
development of textbooks, shall be retained by the
creator of such scholarly activity.
Galen's curriculum content and all associated materials
1
are considered property of Galen and are, therefore,
considered confidential information and are not to be
shared with outside persons or agencies unless required
by law or upon written authorization by the Academic
President.
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This policy shall extend and apply to a student of Galen
to the extent such student may participate in activity
covered by this policy.
This policy creates an understanding which is binding on
Galen and on its faculty, staff, and students. Any
question of interpretation or claim arising out of or
relating to this policy, or dispute as to ownership rights
of intellectual property under this policy, will be settled
by the following procedure:
1. The issue must first be submitted to the Office
of the Academic President of Galen in the form
of a letter setting forth the grievance or issue to
be resolved. The Office of the Academic
President of Galen will review the matter and
then advise the parties of its decision within
sixty (60) days of submission of the letter.
2. If any of the parties to the dispute is not
satisfied with the Office of the Academic
President’s decision, the party may seek binding
arbitration in Louisville, Kentucky and in
accordance with the Rules of the American
Arbitration Association then in effect. Judgment
upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s)
may be entered in any court having jurisdiction
thereof. The arbitrator(s) will give some weight
to the decision of the Office of the Academic
President of Galen in reaching a decision. The
losing party of the arbitration hearing will pay
for all costs of the arbitration unless the
arbitrator(s) specifies otherwise.
¹ "Associated materials" include, but are not limited to,
lectures; handouts; tests and test keys; and
presentations.
Acceptable Use Policy
This policy details specific requirements for the use of all
computing and network resources at the Galen College
of Nursing, including electronic and hardcopy data,
information, and information assets. Information
resources and technology support the educational,
instructional, and administrative activities of the College.
The use of these resources is a privilege that is extended
to members of the Galen College of Nursing
community. As a user of these services and facilities, you
have access to valuable College resources, high risk
and/or moderate risk information, and to internal and
external networks. Consequently, it is important to
behave in a responsible, ethical, and legally compliant
manner.
In addition, members of the Galen community may have
access to additional third party provided resources
through their affiliation with the College. Use of these
resources by members of the Galen community is
governed by this policy and any applicable policy or
restriction(s) of third-party provider(s).
In general, acceptable use means ensuring that the
information resources and technology of the College are
used for their intended purposes, while respecting the
rights of other computer users, the integrity of the
physical facilities, the confidentiality of data, information
and information assets, and all pertinent license and
contractual agreements. If an individual is found to be in
violation of the Acceptable Use Policy, the College may
restrict network privileges or more serious
consequences, up to and including dismissal. Individuals
may also be subject to federal, state, and local laws
governing many interactions that occur on the College’s
networks and on the Internet. These policies and laws
are subject to change as state and federal laws evolve.
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CLINICAL POLICIES
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Clinical Placement
During enrollment in Galen’s prelicensure programs, a
variety of clinical opportunities, both virtual and in-
person, are provided to help student’s successfully
complete course requirements. All campus locations
have extensive clinical affiliation agreements which
include acute and extended care facilities and
community service agencies. Enrolled students may
perform tasks that would constitute the practice of
nursing; however, clinical participation is not used to
provide labor or as a replacement for a permanent
employee. The student shall be responsible and
accountable for the safe performance of those direct
client care tasks to which they have been assigned.
Enrolled students must be able to have independent
means to travel to and from clinical assignments.
Students traveling in private vehicles to and from clinical
assignments assume all related risk and liability. Galen is
not responsible for injuries or damages that may result.
Clinical Attendance Policies
Galen College of Nursing clinical faculty and students are
guests in the affiliate healthcare setting, both virtual and
in-person, with associated expectations for the
performance of competent, safe, professional behaviors,
whether in person or on camera. In order to ensure
continuity of patient care, a student must notify the
clinical faculty of an absence prior to the start of a
clinical experience. To the extent that student clinical
absences do not allow the faculty to fully evaluate the
student, a course failure may result even if a student
only misses one clinical experience. In order to maintain
patient safety, the faculty may dismiss the student from
the clinical area with instructions to remedy the problem
if the student is not prepared for the clinical experience.
Such dismissal will be documented as an absence.
In order to ensure continuity of patient care and the
development of professional accountability, a student is
expected to arrive at the clinical site, virtual or in-person
on time. Clinical tardiness is defined as arriving after the
designated start time for any clinical, which will be
documented as a tardy occurrence, including pre-
conference and/or beginning of shift report.
Students who are tardy for the second occurrence at a
clinical experience (per course) may be dismissed for the
day and an absence will be recorded. Please see the
General Attendance Policies for more information.
Clinical Participation Requirements
Applicant must:
1. Provide evidence of a current physical
examination performed within the immediate 12
months by a licensed healthcare provider and
reported on a Galen physical form;
2. Provide evidence of meeting Galen’s immunization
requirements (see Health & Immunization
Requirements);
3. Provide proof of certification in American Heart
Association (BLS) or American Red Cross (ARC) CPR
(Galen will provide information on available
classes);
4. Satisfactorily pass a background check prior to the
start of classes, after any break in service, and as
required by clinical site;
5. Provide proof of health insurance, as applicable;
and
6. Provide proof of necessary health testing
requirements, as applicable.
Clinical Registration Requirements
Documents required for clinical participation, including
all health, immunization, and applicable testing
requirements, must be submitted prior to registering for
courses with a clinical component.
Students will not be permitted to register with expired
documents, and will be unregistered for the course if
their documents expire prior to the start of the
course. Student immunization information and test
results will be provided to the clinical agency, and
criminal background information may be provided to the
clinical agency. The clinical agency has the right to make
a final determination about whether the student will be
able to attend clinical at their facility. Students who do
not meet clinical requirements may be prevented from
engaging in the clinical or practicum component of their
program, which could result in program dismissal. For
information on specific immunization requirements
currently in effect, please see Health & Immunization
Requirements.
Health Insurance
Clinical facilities may require students to submit proof of
health insurance as a condition of attending the facility
for the clinical experience. Students who fail to provide
evidence of health insurance or fail to purchase group
health insurance place themselves in jeopardy of not
being able to attend scheduled clinical experiences or
meet the requirements of the nursing course.
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Health & Immunization Requirements
Students who participate in the clinical experiences are
at risk for exposure to and possible transmission of
infectious diseases. In order to protect students,
healthcare providers, and patients, Galen requires
students to provide evidence of adequate immunity to
Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Measles,
Mumps, Rubella (MMR); evidence of immunization
against Tetanus, Diphtheria, and
Pertussis (TDaP); and a negative screening for
tuberculosis (TB). For information on specific
immunization requirements currently in effect, please
see ‘Health & Immunization Requirements’ on the Galen
website.
If conditions prohibit a student from meeting these
requirements, the student is required to furnish
documentation, which will be reviewed and
recommendations for a waiver will be made if
appropriate. Even with a waiver, students who do not
meet immunization requirements may be required to
provide additional documentation and may be
prevented from engaging in the clinical or practicum
component of their program, which could result in
program dismissal.
Some of the clinical sites require students to provide
evidence of immunity or proof of vaccination against
other communicable diseases such as influenza, polio,
and Neisseria meningitidis. If a student is assigned to a
clinical site that has specific requirements, the student
will be required to be in compliance.
Texas students are not required to receive a COVID-19
vaccination; however, unvaccinated students may be
required to wear personal protective equipment (“PPE”)
in the clinical setting if required by the clinical affiliate.
Physical Examination
Due to the physically demanding nature of direct patient
contact within nursing education programs, it is
necessary for all students entering the program to
provide verification of a physical examination performed
by a primary care provider within the twelve (12)
months prior to admission to Galen.
A student is considered compliant with this requirement
with the following documentation:
• A completed physical examination form
completed and signed by a licensed, practicing
primary care provider.
• Physical must be performed within twelve (12)
months prior to admission.
Students who experience any break in service may be
required to provide an additional physical examination,
at the student’s expense, upon reentry.
Additional information can be found in Galen’s Nursing
Technical Standards.
Criminal Background Screening
Many of the clinical sites where Galen students
complete their hands-on clinical experiences (such as
hospitals, clinics, and other agencies) require verification
of criminal history before students can be placed in their
organizations. Based on the requirements of these
agencies, as well as state and federal regulations, all
students accepted for admission to Galen’s prelicensure
programs must consent to and submit a criminal
background screening authorization form. A student’s
past criminal history may impact his or her admission
status in the Galen programs, limit the number of
suitable practice placement sites, and/or affect ability to
obtain licensure.
A student is considered compliant with this requirement
with the following:
• Completed criminal background screening
authorization form completed and returned to the
Office of Academic Records.
• Documentation of background screening results
from Galen’s authorized provider.
Fingerprinting and Drug Screening
Galen is concerned about the potential adverse effects
of alcohol or other drug use on student health and
safety, as well as academic performance and patient
care. Students are expected to report to class and
clinical agencies in the appropriate mental and physical
condition conducive to learning and the provision of safe
patient care.
Students accepted to the nursing programs may be
subject to additional fingerprinting and/or drug
screening requirements based on clinical affiliation
agency policy, and agree to such screening as a
condition of enrollment. When fingerprinting and/or
drug screening is required, the student will be notified
by Galen and given instructions on how to complete
screening requirements. Galen reserves the right to
revoke admission based on an adverse fingerprint or
drug screening.
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A student is considered compliant with this requirement
with the following:
• Documentation of fingerprinting results from
Galen’s authorized provider.
• Documentation of drug screening results from
Galen’s authorized provider.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Requirements
All students are required to successfully complete a
Basic Life Support (BLS) course as approved by the
American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red
Cross (ARC). Students must produce a current and valid
AHA or ARC BLS card. Evidence of completing this course
must be provided every two (2) years.
Participation in clinical experiences without documented
evidence of holding a BLS card is prohibited and will
prevent the student from attending clinical or practicum
experiences.
A student is considered compliant with this requirement
with the following:
• Copy of a current AHA or ARC BLS CPR certification
card.
• CPR certification expires two (2) years from the
date issued. This certification must not expire
during the student’s clinical experience. Failure to
renew certification will prohibit the student from
attending clinical or practicum experience.
Clinical Dress Code
While attending classes at Galen, students are expected
to dress in a professional manner. When wearing scrubs
on campus, only official Galen scrubs with the white
embroidered Galen logo may be worn (classroom or
clinical learning lab). Scrubs worn by students at their
place of employment or in the clinical setting are not to
be worn while on campus. Students must also not wear
Galen scrubs in the healthcare setting. Please refer to
the Dress Code Policy for complete information
regarding dress in the classroom, clinical learning lab,
and clinical areas.
Clinical Confidentiality
In accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), all information
regarding patients or former patients is considered
confidential and protected health information and is to
be used solely for clinical, virtual or in-person, purposes
as part of the educational curriculum.
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Academic Advisement
For academic assistance, students may schedule an
appointment with faculty members, who can assist with
study skills as well as address other academic needs.
Student Orientation
A mandatory orientation program is offered to
familiarize students with the program and services
provided by Galen. Prelicensure students will have an
opportunity to meet the Program Administrator, faculty
members, staff, and other students. Students must
attend orientation or make arrangements for an
orientation prior to starting classes. Failure to attend
orientation may result in a loss of student's place in
class.
Various school policies and procedures will be covered,
including but not limited to: Attendance, Grievance
Procedure, Dress Code, and Code of Conduct.
Liability Insurance
Galen carries general and professional liability coverage
for students through Health Care Indemnity, Inc. This
coverage insures students in their capacity as a student
nurse at the clinical facility.
Personal Counseling
Galen is committed to helping students progress
successfully through the academic challenges for its
nursing programs. A school counselor is available, at no
cost, to provide confidential guidance for a wide variety
of personal issues, such as test anxiety, learning
struggles, interpersonal conflict, family struggles,
depression, and anxiety.
Loss of Personal Property
Galen does not assume responsibility for the loss of
personal property.
Technology
Wireless Internet Access
Wireless Internet access is available for students. To
access the network, please contact the Librarian at (502)
410-6278 or the Campus Technology Coordinator at
(502) 410-6209 for the network name and password.
Email and Communications
Communications from the administration or faculty will
be conducted primarily through Galen provided email
accounts. Galen provides our students with a
customized version of Microsoft Office 365 Education,
which gives actively enrolled students access to
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote,
and Teams. Students are automatically enrolled in
Microsoft Office 365 by the College prior to their first
term of study and provided login and usage instructions
during new student orientation.
Additional information from the administration or
faculty will be posted throughout the College using
digital signage, Campus bulletin boards, common area
displays, and inside classrooms. Posted information may
include policies, events, and job opportunities.
Additional information may also be posted in Canvas.
Students are responsible for keeping themselves
informed about current policies and information
updates by checking their Galen email
accounts on a regular basis.
Technology Maintenance Window
A recurring, pre-planned maintenance window allows IT
and Administrative Computing Departments to
occasionally perform much needed upgrades and
improvements to hardware, software, security, and the
network. This allows customers and users of these
systems to prepare for and plan around outages.
• Scheduled upgrades and maintenance work can
occur any Sunday between 9AM and 12PM (noon)
EASTERN. This will happen only as needed, not
every Sunday.
• Larger upgrades (Campus Nexus Student, for
example) may take longer, up to 3 PM.
• A RAVE alert will be sent to students by noon on
Friday in advance of outage if a student-facing
application is a part of the maintenance window.
• A RAVE alert (or email) will be sent to employees
by noon on Friday in advance of outage if an
employee-facing application is a part of the
maintenance window.
• An additional RAVE alert will go out if any issues
occur during or after the upgrade, or additional
time is needed.
• Advance notice may be less than 48 hours, if it is
for a critical security update.
• Every effort will be made to not use a
maintenance window during significant campus
events.
• Additional system downtime outside of the
maintenance window may be necessary in events
of time sensitive or emergency updates.
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Library/Learning Resources
The Library/Learning Resource Center is open to all
enrolled students. Galen has extensive online library
resources for students to use. The Galen online library
includes most of the items found in a large physical
library, but with the benefit of being able to be viewed
by multiple students at one time. Databases are
available, with full text journal selections containing
nursing, general studies, research, and science- related
holdings.
Name Change
Students may change their name on their official record
by legally changing their name and providing an updated
social security card to the Office of Academic Records.
Once the name change has been processed, the Office
of Academic Records will change the student name on
all official documents, including transcripts, diplomas
and academic records. The Office of Academic Records
will also issue an updated ID card and update the
student’s email address to reflect the new name. Legal
birth names will be stored in the student information
system for archival purposes. Students may contact the
Office of Academic Records for additional information.
Transcripts
Student transcripts will remain a permanent record at
Galen. Official copies of a student’s transcript will be
sent to employers or other schools at the student’s
request. Students will be provided one free copy of their
transcript at graduation; however, a transcript fee will
be charged for additional copies requested. Students can
download a copy of their unofficial transcript in their
Student Self-Service Portal. An official transcript can be
requested via the National Student Clearinghouse.
Please allow approximately two weeks from the time of
the request to receive a transcript.
Career Placement Counseling
Galen provides career placement counseling for
students. As Galen is notified of job opportunities,
listings will be provided. Both the Program Administrator
and staff advisors will counsel a student in pursuing job
openings for which they are qualified. Job listings will be
posted on the student communications bulletin board or
in the online Student Resource Center. Campus
Engagement Specialists are available to provide
assistance with resume writing, interview preparation
and job search. Galen does not guarantee job
placement.
Voter Registration
The Federal Election Commission makes available
information and guidance regarding voter registration in
each state at https://www.eac.gov/voters/register-and-
vote-in-your-state. Deadlines for voter registration in
each state can additionally be found at
https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-deadlines/.
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HEALTH & SAFETY
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Parking
Designated parking is available for students. Galen
assumes no liability for damage or loss to you or your
vehicle or its contents on Galen property.
Austin Campus Students: Austin Campus students may
park in the Parking Garage on Levels 3, 4, or 5 only.
San Antonio Students:
• 7411 John Smith Drive:
o Employees may park in the garage on
levels ML or LL
o Only park in Galen marked spots
(Labeled “GC” with a number next to it)
o Ensure Galen issued parking tag is
hanging from the rearview mirror
o Note: You cannot park in a non-marked
space. Other than tenants of the
building pay monthly for these spaces.
• 8109 Fredricksburg Road:
o Ensure Galen issued parking tag is
hanging from the rearview mirror
o Park in the space directly in front of
Galen or in the back lot by the
helicopter pad.
Electrical Storms
In the event of a severe electrical storm, Galen staff will
notify students and faculty of when to turn off all
electrical equipment and when power may be restored.
Power Failures
When a power failure occurs, all those currently using
equipment should turn off the equipment.
Administrative staff will verify that all equipment has
been turned off.
Cancelled Classes or Clinical Experiences
When classes are cancelled students will learn about the
closing via:
• Galen website
• Rave Alert system
• Network television local broadcast affiliates
During weather related closures, students should
monitor their Galen email and Canvas™ accounts for
alternate theory learning activities or rescheduled class
dates. If weather becomes severe during the day, Galen
will announce, if necessary, early departure. The
decision regarding early dismissal from class or clinical
will be made by the Program Administrator (or
designee).
Delay of Day Classes/Clinical Experiences
Galen will announce closings/delays via the Galen
website, and the Rave Alert system. Galen officially
opens at 8 AM so the delay would be from the time
Galen officially opens (example: a 1-hour delay indicates
that students report to classes and clinical experiences
that they are regularly scheduled to attend at 9 AM). A
delayed schedule applies to classes held on campus and
in clinical facilities. Clinical Faculty are required to make
the clinical site aware of the time students will be in the
facility.
Evening Classes
Information about cancelling evening classes and clinical
experiences will be communicated via the Galen website
and the Rave Alert system by 4:00 p.m.
Life Safety Systems
Emergency exit lights are located at all suite exit points.
Fire extinguishers are located in several locations
throughout the building. The location of all extinguishers
is marked on the Emergency Evacuation Map. The
Emergency Evacuation Map is located near the door of
all classrooms, the clinical learning laboratory, the
student lounge, and within the administrative offices in
several locations.
Cell Phones
Cell phones are not allowed in the classroom. Cell
phones must be turned off while at the clinical site,
virtual or in- person.
Children
Children are not allowed on Campus during regular class
hours.
Food and Beverages
Eating or drinking is not permitted in any of the
classrooms or hallways.
Smoking
Galen is a smoke-free facility. The use of tobacco
products, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted.
Fire and Evacuation Plan
A fire and evacuation plan is posted in each classroom,
library, and clinical learning lab. The plan instructs
students, faculty, and staff on the actions to be taken
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before, during and after a fire emergency or disaster.
The plan is also highlighted in student orientation.
Classroom and clinical learning lab safety complies with
OSHA guidelines. Disaster (fire) drills will be held
periodically in compliance with state and local
regulations.
Fire Procedures
• Anyone sighting fire or smoke should obtain the
nearest fire extinguisher and operate according to
instructions.
• A member of the administrative staff should be
immediately notified.
• Administrative staff will call 911 and give
instructions for building evacuation.
Medical Emergency
The Medical Emergency Policy provides for emergency
medical care for Galen students, employees and visitors
as required.
All Galen students, faculty and staff will be provided with
a Medical Emergency Policy to ensure that medical
emergencies receive appropriate treatment as quickly as
possible. If an individual becomes ill, is physically injured,
or has an accident on Galen premises, the following shall
apply:
A. Remain calm.
B. Assess the situation.
i. If the person is conscious ask them if anything
hurts. If unconscious, gently inspect the
person for obvious signs of injury.
ii. Do not move the person, especially if they
indicate any pain, unless there is a threat to
life to leave them in that location.
C. Call 911 if the person is injured or unresponsive.
Stay on the phone with the dispatcher until they
hang up. Be sure to indicate to which floor the
responders should report. Send someone to meet
the emergency medical services and rescue crews
at the building entrance.
D. Summon a nursing faculty member to assess the
situation.
E. Do not jeopardize your health or the health of
others. Wait for Emergency Medical Services or a
faculty member if unable to properly administer
first aid protocols.
F. Do not administer or provide the individual with
any medication.
G. Remain with the injured or incapacitated
individual until help arrives.
H. To the extent possible, comfort the individual and
reassure them that medical assistance is on the
way.
I. Once emergency medical services arrive, provide
the teams the space to administer first aid or
medical services. Stay close in case any questions
need to be answered.
If a student becomes ill, is injured, or has an accident at
a clinical site, the faculty member must provide for the
safety of all Galen students and follow all applicable
policy and procedures of the clinical site.
Student Emergency Information
All Galen students will be requested to provide their
personal emergency contact information upon
enrollment. Students are responsible for keeping their
emergency contact information up-to-date. Student’s
can update their emergency contact information in the
Student Self Service Portal or by contacting the Office of
Academic Records.
Employee Emergency Information
All Galen employees will be requested to provide their
personal emergency contact information upon
employment. Employees are responsible for keeping
their emergency contact information up-to-date.
Employee emergency contact information can be found
by contacting the campus HR representative during
normal business hours or the Evening Coordinator or
designee during the evening class hours.
Individuals are responsible for the costs of their medical
services.
Incident Reporting
Incident Reports must be completed for any uncommon
incident involving student or faculty which results in
a potential for injury, or actual injury or damage
(including theft), to the following: patient, visitor,
student, Galen employee, clinical site employee, Galen
or clinical facility property, or public reputation. These
reports must be completed within 24 hours of the
incident and submitted to the Dean or Director of
Campus Operations within 48 hours. Incident Report
forms can be found at https://galencollege.edu/about-
galen/campus-safety.
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Incidents Related to Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure
In addition to completing this report, individuals who are
possibly exposed to bloodborne pathogens (BBP) by way
of needle sticks or exposure to human body fluids should
immediately complete the following steps:
1. Wash needlesticks and cuts with soap and water.
2. Flush splashes to the nose, mouth, or skin with
water.
3. Irrigate eyes with clean water, saline, or sterile
irrigants.
4. Report the incident to your supervisor or clinical
faculty member.
5. Immediately seek medical treatment.
For individuals who are possibly exposed to BBP by way
of needle sticks or exposure to human body fluids at off-
campus sites, such as hospitals or community health
settings, the policy of the facility will be followed. For
exposures in a setting where there is no policy on
possible exposure to BBP, individuals should report to
the nearest emergency room and are encouraged to
follow-up with their primary healthcare provider.
Individuals are responsible for the costs of their medical
services.
Campus Security
Students witnessing or who are victims of alleged
criminal activities are encouraged to report them
immediately and accurately to the Program
Administrator or faculty member present. The Program
Administrator or faculty member will determine the
need to contact the appropriate law enforcement. An
Incident Report Form will be completed by the student
and the Program Administrator or faculty member and
sent to compliance@galencollege.edu. These reports
will be retained and reviewed regularly to determine the
effectiveness of the campus security policy. The Incident
Report Form and additional campus safety information
can be found at https://galencollege.edu/about-
galen/campus-safety.
Statistics concerning the reports of the occurrence of
any criminal offenses on campus will be kept for a three
year period. These offenses will include murder; rape;
robbery; aggravated assault; sexual assault, domestic
violence; stalking; burglary; motor vehicle theft; liquor
law violations; drug abuse violations; and weapons
possessions as defined by the jurisdiction where the
school is located.
Students who are arrested or indicted or know of a
student who is arrested or indicted are encouraged to
immediately inform the Program Administrator.
Students arrested or indicted will be placed on
investigative suspension, and the Disciplinary Process
described in the Student Code of Conduct will be
followed.
When a student is arrested or indicted, the Program
Administrator (or designee) shall place the student on
investigative suspension. The Program Administrator (or
designee) shall review the facts and determine whether
the student should be:
• Allowed to continue school;
• Released from the program; or
• Given time off until more information is obtained.
The arrest or indictment of a student shall not delay
his/her expulsion if the process was underway at the
time of arrest or indictment.
Administrative Discretion Necessary - The Program
Director/Dean must remember that an arrest or
indictment is an accusation of wrongdoing and, as yet,
unproved. Further, a student's behavior during non-
school working hours is not a concern of Galen unless it
affects the student's performance, the performance of
fellow students, the health and safety of clients, or
legitimate interests of Galen.
Students should be kept informed by school
administration of any changes to their enrollment status
that may be affected by circumstances surrounding an
arrest or indictment.
Expulsion May Be Necessary - The decision to expel an
arrested or indicted student may be made only when
there is a clear and pressing need, for example:
• The student is incarcerated. Extenuating
circumstances may include: inability to raise bail;
detention without bail.
• The student's presence at school would cause
substantial physical disruption to the school.
• The crime for which the student is accused is of
such a grave nature that it adversely affects
legitimate Galen/clinical site interests.
• The nature of the crime is such that allowing the
accused to continue presents a "good faith"
probability of harm to other students, clinical site
clients or visitors.
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For the security of students, faculty, and staff, access to
the facilities will be limited to regular operating hours
that are posted on the bulletin board in the student
lounge. Access is at all times limited to faculty, staff and
students. After regular operating hours, the facility will
be locked and access is limited to the authorized
personnel and those with the Program Administrator’s
(or designee’s) prior approval.
Bomb Threat
In case of a bomb threat, immediately contact an
administrative staff member who will contact the
Program Administrator (or designee). The Program
Administrator( or designee) will call 911 to reach the
police and make an evacuation decision.
In the event of a bomb threat made by phone, the
person receiving the call should attempt to record the
following:
1. Date
2. Time of call
3. Time bomb scheduled to go off
4. Location of bomb
5. What does the bomb look like
6. Who is making the threat
7. Why is the threat being made
8. Text of the conversation
9. Description of caller:
• Caller: male, female, adult, juvenile
• Accent: local, regional, foreign
• Speech: fast, slow, distinct, slurred, stutter
• Language: obscene, coarse, normal, educated,
loud, soft, rough, high pitch, deep, disguised
• Manner: calm, angry, rational, irrational,
coherent, incoherent, deliberate, hysterical,
aggrieved, humorous, drunken
• Background Noises: factory, road traffic, music,
office, party atmosphere, quiet voices
Latex
Latex is a naturally occurring substance obtained
primarily from the rubber tree. It is used in a variety of
household and medical products, such as bandages,
toys, balloons, erasers, rubber bands, elastic,
stethoscope tubing, blood pressure cuffs, simulation
mannequins, and personal protective equipment,
including gloves. A latex allergy is a reaction to certain
proteins contained in latex rubber. The amount of latex
exposure needed to produce sensitivity or an allergic
reaction is unknown and varies greatly by individual.
Increased exposure to latex proteins increases the risk of
developing sensitivity and allergic symptoms. In
sensitized persons, symptoms may begin within minutes
of exposure; but they can occur hours later and can be
varied. Mild reactions to latex involve skin redness, rash,
hives, or itching.
More severe reactions may involve respiratory
symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes,
scratchy throat, and asthma (difficult breathing,
coughing spells, and wheezing) or shock. (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/98-113/).
In addition, according to the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), products with labels such as
“latex-free,” “does not contain natural rubber latex,” or
“does not contain latex” are not accurate because it is
not possible to reliably assure that there is an absence of
the allergens associated with hypersensitivity reactions
to natural rubber latex in the medical product. The FDA
notes that such labeling may give consumers a false
sense of security (FDA:
https://www.fda.gov/media/85473/download#:~:text=F
DA%20is%20concerned%20that%20statements,the%20a
llergens%20associated%20with%20hypersensitivity).
Healthcare workers can have an increased risk of
developing latex sensitivity or allergy due to their
increased exposure to products containing latex proteins
in the health care environment.
Galen strives to provide a safe learning environment, but
is not able to provide one that is completely latex-free.
Exposure to latex may occur in the home and in the
community, including clinical sites. Students and
employees are responsible for managing their own
personal health and healthcare in a responsible manner
for their own safety and the safety of others. Students or
employees who believe that they have a latex allergy or
sensitivity or who develop allergic symptoms are
responsible for contacting their personal healthcare
providers and following all recommendations and
precautions prescribed by the healthcare provider.
Galen will work with students to provide a learning
environment consistent with the recommendations and
precautions prescribed by their healthcare providers. If
symptoms of latex sensitivity or latex allergy occur at
Galen, the Medical Emergency policy and procedures
must be followed.
Galen makes reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Students who
have a documented latex allergy and believe that it is a
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disability, as defined by applicable law, must contact the
Section 504/Title IX Coordinator on the campus to
request an accommodation. Employees must contact
the Director of Human Resources.
Drug Free Policy
Galen is concerned about the potential adverse effects
of alcohol or other drug use on student health and
safety, as well as academic performance and patient
care. Students are expected to report to class and
clinical agencies in the appropriate mental and physical
condition conducive to learning and the provision of safe
patient care. Students accepted to the nursing programs
may be subject to additional fingerprinting and/or drug
screening requirements based on clinical affiliation
agency policy and agree to such screening as a condition
of enrollment. When fingerprinting and/or drug
screening is required, the student will be notified by
Galen and given instructions on how to complete
screening requirements.
Galen reserves the right to revoke admission based on
an adverse fingerprint or drug screening.
All students are hereby notified:
1. That the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
possession, or use of a controlled substance in the
school, on school property, while performing work
duties, during school events, or in clinical
placements is prohibited;
2. That violation of this prohibition will result in
discharge or other appropriate actions;
3. That as a condition of enrollment, each student
agrees that they will abide by the terms of the
above statement, and will notify the Program
Administrator (or designee) of any criminal drug
statute conviction for a violation occurring in
school no later than five days after such
conviction;
4. All employees and students must certify that, as a
condition of enrollment, employment, or receiving
of financial aid, they will not engage in the
unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation,
or the use of a controlled substance during the
period covered by employment or the period
where federal financial assistance is used for
education;
5. This policy is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Education and the Drug-Free
Schools and Communities Act Amendment of
1989, P.L. 101-226 20 U.S.C.'s 114 5g Higher
Education Act of 1965, Section 1213.
Policy
As required by the Federal Drug-Free Schools and
Communities Act Amendment of 1989, you are hereby
notified by Galen that on Galen premises, affiliated
clinical sites, or at other Galen sponsored events,
activities specified as critical offenses will not be
permitted. Students shall be prohibited from working,
attending school, participating in clinicals or attending
Galen related functions while under the influence of
alcohol and/or the use of illicit drugs. Illicit drugs include
marijuana in any form, even if used in a State where
such usage is not prohibited. The use of such substances
by students on premises or at Galen related functions
shall be prohibited. Such conduct by a student shall be
considered a critical offense.
To protect the health and safety of all persons, the use
of tobacco products is prohibited in the school physical
facility and on the grounds. Violation of the policy is a
serious offense that could result in disciplinary action up
to and including expulsion.
Galen recognizes that substance abuse is a major
problem that affects students, families, education, and
communities. Galen strictly opposes any situation that
interferes with a student’s safety, health and well-being,
and anything that adversely affects academic
performance, patient care, or is detrimental to the
campus. To promote this goal and in accordance with
the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
Amendment of 1989 and state law, Galen strictly
prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
possession, sale, or use of any illegal drugs, controlled
substances, or alcohol while acting in the course of
enrollment, on Galen owned, leased, or controlled
property, while operating Galen owned, leased, or
controlled equipment or vehicles,
or at Galen sponsored functions. Students are required
to report to their faculty use of any over-the
counter medication or prescribed medication that might
impair a student’s ability to participate in the
educational process safely or effectively. Any student
who violates this policy is subject to disciplinary action
up to and including dismissal.
Procedure
All students must, as a condition of their enrollment,
adhere to this policy. Students are responsible for
notifying the administration within five (5) days of any
drug and/or alcohol related criminal conviction occurring
on the campus or while enrolled as a student at Galen.
Students must certify that, as a condition of enrollment
or receiving financial aid, that they will not engage in the
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unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, or the
use of a controlled substance during the period covered
by enrollment or where federal financial assistance is
used for education. Violations of this prohibition will
result in dismissal and/or other appropriate actions.
Galen reserves the right to take appropriate and lawful
action to enforce this Drug and Alcohol-Free Campus
Policy. These rights include drug and/or alcohol testing
and inspection of any and all Galen and student property
when the organization has a reasonable suspicion that
this policy has been violated.
Galen may ask a student to submit to drug and/or
alcohol testing at any time it is suspected that a student
may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
including, but not limited to, the following
circumstances:
• evidence of drugs or alcohol on the student’s
person or in the student’s vicinity,
• unusual conduct or behavior on the student’s part
that suggests impairment or influence of drugs
and/or alcohol,
• involvement in an accident or injury event,
• negative performance patterns.
Galen reserves the right to conduct random drug and/or
alcohol testing in order to assess compliance with this
policy. Students may be selected at random for drug
and/or alcohol testing at any interval as determined by
Galen.
Students involved in school-related accidents that
require off-site medical treatment or result in property
damage will be tested for controlled substances and
alcohol. Any student who refuses to be tested or violates
this policy is subject to disciplinary action up to and
including dismissal. Galen encourages students with
drug and/or alcohol abuse problems to seek counseling
and treatment.
This policy is in compliance with the U.S. Department of
Education and the Drug-free Schools and Communities
Act Amendment of 1989, P.L. 101-226 20 U.S.C.’s 114 5g
Higher Education Act of 1965, Section 1213.
Resources
In addition to the imposition of disciplinary sanctions as
explained in this Code of Conduct including dismissal for
such act, students or employees may face prosecution
and imprisonment under federal and state laws which
make such acts felony or misdemeanor crimes. Please
visit the Galen website at
https://galencollege.edu/consumer-disclosures/ for
listings of criminal offenses and penalties.
The health risks associated with the misuse and abuse of
drugs, including controlled substances and alcohol,
include but are not limited to: Physical and psychological
dependence; damage to the brain, pancreas, kidneys
and lungs; high blood pressure; heart attacks; strokes,
ulcers, birth defects; a diminished immune system; and
death. See below for further listings of health risks.
Galen is committed to helping students who seek
assistance and further recognize and insure the
confidentiality and privacy due students. Students are
encouraged to consult with their school counselor, who
is available by appointment, or with faculty members for
referral to appropriate counseling services. For a listing
of additional counseling services and support
groups available, please visit
https://galencollege.edu/consumer-disclosures/.
Drug Law Violations - Eligibility for Title IV Funding
For the protection and welfare of all students and
employees, Galen has established a drug-free policy.
In addition to the civil and/or criminal penalties for a
conviction for any offense during a period of enrollment
for which the student was receiving Title IV, HEA
program funds, under any federal or state law involving
the possession or sale of illegal drugs, this conviction will
result in the loss of eligibility for any Title IV, HEA
grant, loan, or work-study assistance.
Weapons Policy
Galen College of Nursing is committed to maintaining a
safe and secure educational environment for its
students, faculty, employees, and visitors. Possession of
weapons, firearms, or explosives on Galen premises,
including parking lots and garages, or at a Galen event is
strictly prohibited. Students, faculty, employees, and
visitors who possess an active state license to carry a
concealed firearm or fulfill the requirements under state
law to carry a concealed firearm may properly store a
legal weapon in their locked vehicle on Galen premises,
including parking lots and garages, or at a Galen event.
Students, faculty, and employees visiting a clinical site
must follow all facility policies.
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Anti-hazing Policy
Galen College of Nursing prohibits students, employees,
individuals otherwise associated with the College, or an
organization recognized or sanctioned by the College,
from engaging in acts of hazing. Hazing is defined as
coercing another, or engaging in acts, which causes or
creates substantial risk of causing mental or physical
harm to any person for the purposes of initiation,
reinstatement, or continued membership of any student
or other organization. This includes, but is not limited to,
coercing another to consume alcohol or drugs.
In addition to the imposition of disciplinary sanctions as
explained in the Student Code of Conduct, including
dismissal for such act, students or employees who
engage in acts of hazing may face prosecution and
imprisonment under state laws.
Students may report suspected or known acts of hazing
to their Dean, Campus Operations Leader, Title IX
Coordinator, or by submitting an Incident Report Form.
Galen prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports a
suspected or known act of hazing.
Annual Security Reports
It is the policy of Galen to inform prospective and
current students and employees about campus security
prior to entering classes or employment as well as
annually thereafter.
Galen complies with all requirements of the Jeanne Clery
Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime
Statistics Act as amended by the Violence Against
Women Reauthorization Act of 2013.
Annual Security Reports can be found on the Galen
website at https://galencollege.edu/consumer-
disclosures/. Campus Safety information can additionally
be found and https://galencollege.edu/about-
galen/campus-safety.
Crime Reporting
All criminal actions detected during school operating
hours are to be reported to the front desk who in turn
will notify the school administrator on site. Galen
supports the enforcement of all local, state, and national
laws and will cooperate with appropriate law
enforcement agencies in this activity.
Victims or witnesses are encouraged to report crimes to
Campus administration, and may contact the Office of
Regulatory Affairs and Compliance at
compliance@galencollege.edu to report crimes and
instances where the individual wants to remain
anonymous or report confidentially, within the
parameters of the law.
Personal Safety
Galen is committed to the safety of all students, faculty,
and staff. Students, faculty, and staff are required to
wear a Galen photo identification badge when on
campus or at a clinical site. These badges are provided
when students begin their program of study and to
employees on the first day of employment.
Entry doors to all campus facilities are locked and
require either a security access code or swipe card to
enter the premises. The codes are changed on a regular
basis and swipe cards deactivated for inactive students
and employees to ensure proper security access
privileges. In addition, Galen may employ security to
verify ID badges and disseminate visitor badges.
Galen has partnered with Rave Alert, an emergency
notification alert network, to provide a communication
system to Galen students and employees. The Rave Alert
Network is capable of sending simultaneous emergency
notifications from Galen via text message, email and/or
voice message. The system has been specifically
designed to rapidly communicate time-sensitive
information to multiple people simultaneously and is
a primary communication source during campus
emergencies.
Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures
Any actual or threatened emergency or dangerous
situation involving an immediate threat to the safety or
health of students or employees must be immediately
reported to the campus Dean or their official designee if
not on campus, or a member of the CEO’s Cabinet of the
College. Galen will, without delay and taking into
account the safety of the community, determine the
content of the notification and initiate the Rave Alert
notification system unless the notification will, in the
professional judgment of responsible authorities,
compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain,
respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency.
Only campus Deans, members of Galen’s CEO’s Cabinet,
or their designee, can send Rave Alert messages. Upon
receiving a report of an actual or potential emergency
situation, these individuals will confirm the significance
of the situation through personal observation or
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inquiry, determine who to notify, create the notification
itself, and send the Rave Alert message. The notification
will contain a brief summary of the situation and actions
the message recipient should take. Notifications sent
through Rave Alert will notify all students, all employees,
or all students and employees. The system is designed
with the speed and flexibility to enable Galen
Administrators to deliver critical breaking news or
other warnings to the campus instantly. Additionally,
facilities management can simultaneously lock down
main entrance/exit doors to the campus, upon request
from the campus Dean. Campus Deans disseminate
information to the larger community by contacting local
radio and television stations, as well as having the
information posted on Galen’s website.
The emergency response and evacuation procedures will
be tested or utilized at a minimum of annually.
Illegal Drug Use and Alcohol Consumption
For the protection and welfare of all students, faculty
and staff, Galen prohibits the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, possession, or use of a controlled substance
on school property or clinical sites. As a condition of
enrollment or employment, each student and employee
certifies that they will abide by the terms of the above
statement. Violations of this prohibition will result
in discharge or other appropriate disciplinary action. This
policy is in compliance with the U.S. Department of
Education and the Drug-free Schools and Communities
Act Amendment of 1989. Students may refer to the Drug
and Alcohol Abuse Support Services in their local area as
well as a description of health risks associated with drug
and alcohol abuse by visiting the Galen website at
https://galencollege.edu/consumer-disclosures/.
Sexual Assault
In the event of a sex offense, Galen encourages you to
report the matter to a school official immediately. You
also have the option of reporting the offense to local
authorities, and we encourage you to remember the
importance of preserving physical evidence to assist law
enforcement should any future criminal prosecution be
deemed necessary.
Galen encourages all students, faculty members, and
staff members to contact local support service agencies
such as Rape Relief Centers and Centers for Women and
Families to obtain information that promotes the
awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, and other
forcible and non-forcible sexual offenses. Counseling,
mental health, and other services are available in your
local community for victims of sex offenses.
It is the school’s policy that should a Galen student be
convicted of a sex offense, they will be subject to
suspension and/or expulsion from all classes. Upon
written request by the alleged victim of a sexual offense
by a Galen student, Galen will disclose the results of any
disciplinary hearing conducted by the institution against
the alleged perpetrator of the crime or offense.
Procedures Following Reports of Pertinent Offenses
As outlined in the Campus Security Policy, Galen
students arrested or indicted will be placed on
investigative suspension, and the disciplinary process
described in the Student Code of Conduct will be
followed. Further, as stated in the Student Code of
Conduct, willful or reckless endangerment of the
physical or mental health of any person, including
assaulting, threatening, intimidating, and
stalking, is a Critical Offense, subject to dismissal from
the College.
In the event of misconduct that may justify a student’s
dismissal, the student shall be suspended immediately
for no more than three school days while the incident is
investigated by the Program Administrator (or designee).
During the suspension period, the student shall be
prohibited from participating in classroom, laboratory,
clinical, and school-related activities.
Standards of evidence that will guide institutional
conduct arising from reports of domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking include these:
• Decisions of local, state, or federal judicial officials
assigned to rule in the case; and
• Potential disruption caused to any of the following
by the arrested, indicted, or reported student’s
presence at Galen:
o the academic or clinical performance of the
student,
o the academic or clinical performance of other
students,
o the health and safety of patients, or
o other legitimate interests of Galen; and
o Preponderance of the evidence in the case.
Requesting Protective Measures Following Alleged
Offenses
Following an alleged incident of domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, Galen will
alter the class schedule of any student, upon that
student’s request, to better meet the student’s needs,
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as long as the request is reasonable and options for
alteration are available. Any student who wishes to
present such a change request should contact the
Program Administrator or the Office of Academic
Records at his or her campus. The option to make this
request is available regardless of whether the alleged
victim chooses to make a report to campus security
officials or law-enforcement officials. The campus shall
work with any students to discuss any potential financial
aid implications related to meeting student needs
following an alleged offense. For more information
concerning registered sex offenders, please visit
https://publicsite.dps.texas.gov/SexOffenderRegistry.
Primary Prevention and Awareness Programs
Galen prohibits the crimes of dating violence, domestic
violence, sexual assault, and stalking, as defined in the
Annual Security Report.
During NSG 3050 Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing
(RN to BSN Program), GPS 1200 Galen Pathway to
Success (ADN & BSN Programs), NU 136 Fundamentals
of Nursing (PN Program, Day Option), and NU 129
Fundamentals of Nursing I (PN Program, Evening
Option), students shall be oriented to information
related to primary prevention and awareness programs.
Annual training programs also exist for employees.
Please visit the Galen website for information on drug
and alcohol abuse referral agencies in this area.
Bystander Intervention
Bystander intervention is an approach and strategy in
the prevention of behaviors such as domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. These
offenses are defined as described in the applicable local,
state, and federal jurisdiction where the crime is alleged
to occur.
Safe and positive options for bystander intervention
include being aware of your environment and calling 911
for help in an emergency situation.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
affords students certain rights with respect to their
education records. These rights include:
The right to inspect and review the student's education
records within 45 calendar days of the day Galen
receives a request for access. A student may request
access to the student’s education records by completing
a “Request to Inspect and Review Education Records”
form and submitting it to the Office of Academic
Records. The Office of Academic Records will make
arrangements for access and notify the student of the
time and place where the records may be inspected.
The right to request the amendment of the student’s
education records that the student believes are
inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the
student’s privacy rights under FERPA. A student may
request that Galen amend an education record by
completing a “Request to Amend Education Records”
form and submitting it to the Office of Academic
Records.
If Galen decides not to amend the record as requested,
Galen will notify the student in writing of the decision
and the student’s right to a hearing regarding the
request for amendment. Additional information
regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the
student when notified of the right to a hearing.
The right to provide written consent before Galen
discloses personally identifiable information from the
student's education records, except to the extent that
FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. A student
may consent to Galen disclosing personally identifiable
information from the student’s education record (to
parents, spouses, or other individuals) by completing an
“Authorization for Release of Education Records” form
and submitting it to the Office of Academic Records.
Galen discloses education records without a student’s
prior written consent under the FERPA exception for
disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational
interests. A school official is a person employed by Galen
in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research,
or support staff position (including law enforcement unit
personnel and health staff); a person or company with
whom Galen has contracted as its agent to provide a
service instead of using Galen employees or officials
(such as an attorney, auditor, Galen clinical partner or
preceptor, or collection agent); a person serving on the
Board of Directors; a student serving on an official
committee, such as a disciplinary or Grievance Council;
or a person who manages student education record
information (such as the National Student
Clearinghouse).
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A school official has a legitimate educational interest if
the official needs to review an education record in order
to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for Galen.
In accordance with FERPA, a student’s education records
are maintained as confidential by Galen and, except for a
limited number of special circumstances listed in the
law, will not be released to a third party without the
student’s prior written consent. The law, however, does
permit Galen to disclose student “directory information”
without obtaining prior consent of the student. Galen
defines “directory information” as a student’s name,
enrollment status (full- or part-time; PN/VN, ADN, BSN,
MSN, etc.); dates of attendance; degrees awarded; and
honors and awards received.
A student may request that Galen not disclose some or
all of the information above without the student’s
consent by completing a “FERPA Directory Information
Opt-Out” form and submitting it to the Office of
Academic Records on or before the first class day of the
term for it to be applicable to that term. If directory
information is released prior to the Office of Academic
Records receiving the opt-out request, Galen may not be
able to stop the disclosure of directory information.
Directory information of a student who has opted-out
from its release will remain flagged until the student
requests that the flag be removed by completing and
submitting the revocation section of the “FERPA
Directory Information Opt-Out” form to the Office
of Academic Records.
The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of
Education concerning alleged failures by Galen to
comply with the requirements of FERPA.
Please refer to the Consumer Information Brochure
attached to the Financial Aid Packet for more
information on the Family Education Rights and Privacy
Act or pick up a copy in the Financial Aid Office.
The name and address of the Office that administers
FERPA:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5920
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NURSING PROGRAMS
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Nursing Programs
Nursing program curricula are developed and regularly reviewed by the faculty. Program student learning outcomes,
consistent with contemporary nursing practice, are used to organize the curriculum, guide the delivery of instruction,
direct learning activities, and evaluate student progress. The use of evidence-based practice is reflected via the
incorporation of established professional standards, guidelines, and competencies into the curriculum. Examples of these
standards and guidelines include, but are not limited to, The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing
Education (AACN, 2021); Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice (ANA, 2021); The NCLEX-RN® Test Plan and NCLEX-PN
Test Plan® (NCSBN, 2023); Quality & Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN, 2022); The Future of Nursing: Leading Change,
Advancing Health (IOM, 2011); Lenburg’s Competency Outcomes Performance Assessment (COPA) Model (Lenburg et al.,
2009); Massachusetts Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies (2016); National League for Nursing Educational
Competencies Model for Graduates of Nursing Programs (NLN, 2010); CDC 2007 Guideline for Isolation Precautions
(Siegel et al., 2019); National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs, The Joint Commission, 2023); Differentiated Essential
Competencies (DECs) (Texas Board of Nursing, 2021).
Nursing Philosophy
HUMAN BEINGS
The faculty of the Galen College of Nursing believe that humans are complex bio-psycho-social-spiritual beings who are
shaped by culture, experiences, environment, and relationships. We believe that human beings are free to think, are
inquisitive, continually learn in order to grow and realize their full potential, are autonomous, and are to be valued and
respected as unique individuals.
SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT
Human beings influence and are influenced by socioeconomic, cultural, social, geopolitical, technological, and physical
environments. As such, human beings and society represent mutually-adaptive relationships that are dynamic and
influence the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, communities, and populations.
HEALTH/HEALTHCARE
We believe that health is a complex concept that incorporates physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and mental wellbeing
and is influenced by an individual’s environment, culture, and personal practices. Health is individually defined to reflect
each person’s ability to meet life goals and capacity to adapt to life’s stressors and challenges. Health can be promoted,
maintained, or regained through individual efforts and/or in collaboration with health care providers.
Healthcare is a complex system designed to help individuals, families, communities, and global populations manage
illness, reduce healthcare disparities, and achieve a desired level of wellness. It is a basic human right and requires the
collaboration of interdisciplinary teams to ensure that holistic, culturally-relevant care is provided to all individuals and
communities to reduce health disparities and meet the needs of particularly vulnerable populations worldwide.
NURSING
Nurses are members of interdisciplinary teams who bring a unique perspective to and ensure that patient-centered,
holistic, and culturally-appropriate care is provided. They engage in practice that is part science, drawing on a broad range
of knowledge and skills, employing critical thinking, and using evidence as a basis for decisions and interventions. Nursing
practice also is part art, which is demonstrated by caring and compassion; advocacy on behalf of patients, families,
communities, and populations; and the respect shown to all those in their care. Nurses are leaders who embrace ethical
standards and facilitate change that will benefit the profession, as well as those whom they serve. Nurses bring a scholarly
perspective to their practice which is demonstrated by their spirit of inquiry, clinical reasoning, and willingness to
continually learn and grow.
TEACHING/LEARNING
We believe that learning is a lifelong endeavor, as well as a life-changing opportunity that fosters understanding and
insight. Teaching and learning are collaborative and reciprocal processes that occur in safe, inclusive, student-centered,
and trusting environments.
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Teachers guide, support, and empower students throughout their journey to become professional nurses. They use
innovative methods and technology to facilitate learning in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains in order to
help students learn the art and science of nursing and promote their total development.
Students bring their unique perspectives to the nursing discipline, and they are expected and encouraged to be actively
involved in and take responsibility for their own learning.
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https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Publications/Essentials-2021.pdf
American Nurses Association. (2021). Nursing scope and standards of practice, (4
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Institutes of Medicine. (2011). The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing health.
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promote quality care and competence for patient safety. Nursing Education Perspectives, 30(5), 312-317.
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education Nursing Initiative (DHE). (2016). Massachusetts nurse of the future nursing core
competencies: Registered nurse.
https://www.mass.edu/nahi/documents/NOFRNCompetencies_updated_March2016.pdf
National Council of State Boards of Nursing. 2023 RN Test Plan.
https://www.nclex.com/test-plans.page
National Council of State Boards of Nursing. 2023 PN Test Plan.
https://www.nclex.com/test-plans.page
National League for Nursing. (2010). Outcomes and competencies for graduates of practical/vocational, diploma, associate degree,
baccalaureate, master’s, practice doctorate, and research doctorate programs in nursing.
QSEN Institute. (2022). QSEN Institute Competencies.
https://www.qsen.org/competencies
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QSEN Institute. (2020) Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Competencies.
https://qsen.org/competencies/pre-licensure-ksas/
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Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Program Description
The Baccalaureate Degree Nursing (BSN) Program focuses on promoting essential skills of leadership, interdisciplinary
communication, and critical thinking to promote professional growth for the development of competent and caring
nurses. The BSN Program is comprised of coursework in science, social science, mathematics, humanities,
communications and nursing, and includes elective courses.
BSN Program, Prelicensure Option
Galen’s BSN Program, Prelicensure option is designed for the beginning nursing student to complete a baccalaureate
degree. Learning experiences include on-ground and online courses with both synchronous and asynchronous
communication capabilities, virtual simulation, and activities designed to promote a community of learners.
BSN Program Purpose
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science (BSN) nursing program is to prepare graduates to practice as professional nurses
who exemplify the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) necessary to serve as nurse generalists who provides direct and
indirect care across all environments (AACN, 2021). Professional nursing identity formation is fostered through “decision
making, quality improvement, systems thinking, and team leadership” experiences (Institute of Medicine’s [IOM] 2011).
The curriculum incorporates The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (AACN, 2021); the
prelicensure Quality & Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN, 2022); Differentiated Essential Competencies (DECs) (Texas
Board of Nursing, 2021); Massachusetts Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies (2016); and reflects relevant
professional nursing standards and guidelines.
BSN Program Goals
Galen’s BSN Program seeks to:
• Provide the baccalaureate student with a culture of academic quality which fosters student support and success.
[Galen Goal: Student Success]
• Provide the baccalaureate student with varied learning experiences to enhance personal and professional growth
through collaboration with the community at large. [Galen Goal: Relationships]
• Prepare baccalaureate students as nursing professionals whose practice is evidence based and exemplifies clinical
reasoning, displays leadership skills, and incorporates lifelong learning. [Galen Goal: Relationships; Student Success]
BSN Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)
1. Synthesize knowledge from the arts and sciences to form a foundation for the practice of professional nursing.
2. Provide holistic, culturally competent care for individuals, families, and populations through health promotion and
disease prevention across the lifespan and healthcare continuum.
3. Integrate professional values and behaviors when delivering standards-based nursing care to diverse patients and
populations.
4. Develop leadership skills to provide and continuously improve the delivery of safe, patient-centered quality
healthcare.
5. Incorporate best practices and the most current evidence when using clinical reasoning to make practice decisions.
6. Incorporate the use of information systems and technology in order to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate
error, and support decision-making.
7. Integrate effective communication and collaboration skills to improve patient satisfaction and health outcomes.
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Associate Degree in Nursing Program Description
Graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing
upon successful completion of program requirements. The ADN program is two years long, and the ADN program,
LPN/LVN to ADN bridge option is approximately 15-18 months long, including all scheduled breaks.
In order to foster career mobility, Galen recognizes previous knowledge learned by students who have successfully
completed a practical/vocational nursing program. Upon admission into the ADN program, LPN/LVN to ADN bridge
option, the student will be awarded up to 28 quarter credit hours for PN/VN licensure. Content for credit awarded is in
the areas of nursing fundamentals, basic medical/surgical nursing, mental health, and nursing care of childbearing and
child caring families.
Theory classroom learning will be reinforced by hands-on practice in our clinical learning laboratory which offers the
ability to practice using mannequins and patient simulators. In addition, students will participate in clinical experiences in
healthcare settings where they will apply knowledge gained in order to provide safe, patient-centered care.
ADN Program Purpose
The purpose of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) nursing program is to prepare graduates to practice as entry-level
registered nurses who exemplify the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) necessary to provide direct patient care and
to continuously improve the quality and safety of the healthcare systems in which they will work. The curriculum
incorporates the prelicensure Quality & Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN, 2022); Differentiated Essential Competencies
(DECs) (Texas Board of Nursing, 2021); National Patient Safety Goals (2020) (NPSGs); Lenburg’s Competency Outcomes
Performance Assessment (Lenburg et al., 2009); National Patient Safety Goals (The Joint Commission, 2023); Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2007 Guidelines for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious
Agents in Healthcare Settings (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019) and reflects relevant professional nursing
standards and guidelines.
ADN Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)
1. Safe, Patient-Centered Care – Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice while
managing multiple patients.
2. Caring Behaviors – Integrate caring behaviors when managing nursing care for diverse patients, families, and
communities.
3. Communication – Integrate effective communication skills to promote safety and support decision making while
managing patient care.
4. Clinical Judgment – Incorporate clinical judgment to ensure quality outcomes when managing patient care.
5. Collaboration – Participate in collaborative relationships to improve patient outcomes when managing nursing care
for diverse patients, families, and communities.
6. Leadership – Integrate leadership skills in a variety of healthcare settings when managing care for diverse patient
populations.
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Vocational Nursing Program Description
The prelicensure vocational nursing program is designed to prepare students to become licensed practical/vocational
nurses who provide direct care to patients in a variety of settings. Upon graduation, students should be well-
prepared to take the national licensing examination (NCLEX-PN
®
), which they must pass before they can be employed
as a licensed practical nurse.
The day VN Program is 12 months long. Students are scheduled for approximately 30 hours per week. The evening
VN Program is 21 months long. Students are scheduled for approximately 20 hours a week. Students will learn in
three learning segments:
• Classroom lecture activities
• Clinical learning laboratory practice
• Patient care experience/clinical rotations in hospitals and other facilities
Students will learn nursing concepts in class that will be reinforced by laboratory practice. The equipment in the lab
allows students to practice skills simulating clinical practice situations, using highly specialized models and
mannequins.
Galen is committed to providing the best in student education. Modern teaching methods include computers and
other electronic media. Our library resources include texts and periodicals, along with a broad base of educational
literature.
The program will provide students with an opportunity to care for patients under faculty supervision in hospitals,
nursing homes, and other patient-care facilities.
VN Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)
1. Safe, Patient-Centered Care - Provide competent, safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care to patients
with predictable healthcare needs through a supervised, directed practice using professional standards,
best practices, and available evidence.
2. Caring Behaviors – Participate as an advocate for patients and promote dignity, respect, and privacy while
using ethical and legal principals.
3. Communication – Interact and collaborate with patients and members of the healthcare team using
effective communication and information technology.
VN Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)
1. Safe, Patient-Centered Care – Provide competent, safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care to patients with predictable
healthcare needs through a supervised, directed practice using professional standards, best practices, and available evidence.
2. Caring Behaviors – Participate as an advocate for patients and promote dignity, respect, and privacy while using ethical and
legal principles.
3. Communication – Interact and collaborate with patients and members of the healthcare team using effective communication
and information technology. Clinical Judgment – Provide competent, safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care using critical
thinking skills and clinical judgment.
4. Collaboration – Participate in collaborative relationships with patients and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare
team to assist in planning, delivery, coordination, and improvement of patient- centered care.
5. Leadership – Assist in the coordination of the care of diverse patients in a variety of healthcare settings using professional
behaviors.
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General Education
Purpose
Galen College of Nursing has developed a general education core that supports its mission by providing individuals with
the specific knowledge, skills, and intellectual breadth to act as thoughtful, informed, and productive citizens promoting
lifelong learning in the context of a complex and rapidly evolving society.
Competencies
The general education competencies are the outcomes or behaviors that a graduate should possess when they complete
their selected degree program of study. These general education competencies were identified and adopted by the
faculty. Galen College of Nursing incorporates general education hours into the curriculum with courses drawn from each
of the humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, the natural sciences and mathematics to ensure development of
knowledge in the general education core.
1. Social Competence – Learners will demonstrate an understanding of philosophies that represent the current social,
emotional, and behavioral attributes of society and individuals.
2. Communication – Learners will demonstrate an understanding of the views of others and communicate in a
professional manner.
3. Critical Thinking – Learners will demonstrate the ability to draw conclusions based on evidence and consider prior
knowledge, context, and perspectives in predicting implications or consequences.
4. Information Literacy – Learners will demonstrate the ability to identify, evaluate, and apply information to
accomplish a specific purpose.
5. Quantitative Literacy – Learners will demonstrate the ability to report, calculate, and analyze quantitative data.
6. Scientific Literacy – Learners will gain the ability to read with understanding scientific content and engage in a
dialogue about scientific issues.
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Curriculum Plans
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Program: Prelicensure Option (36 months)*
*Galen’s Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program, Prelicensure Option is twelve quarters in length; however, students with transfer credit may be
able to complete the program in fewer quarters.
San Antonio, TX; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX and Houston, TX Campuses
Course
Number
Course Title
Theory
Lab
Clinical
Total Quarter
Credits
Total contact hours appear in parentheses.
Quarter 1
GPS 1200
Galen Pathway to Success
2 (24)
2 (24)
BIO 1100
Human Anatomy & Physiology I - Theory
4 (48)
4 (48)
BIO 1150
Human Anatomy & Physiology I - Laboratory
1 (24)
1 (24)
ENG 1105
English Composition
4 (48)
4 (48)
MAT 1205
College Mathematics
4 (48)
4 (48)
15 (192)
Quarter 2
BIO 1300
Human Anatomy & Physiology II - Theory
4 (48)
4 (48)
BIO 1350
Human Anatomy & Physiology II - Laboratory
1 (24)
1 (24)
PSY 1205
Introduction to Psychology
4 (48)
4 (48)
SOC 1305
Introduction to Sociology
4 (48)
4 (48)
13 (168)
Quarter 3
PSY 2305
Developmental Psychology
4 (48)
4 (48)
CLD 2105
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
4 (48)
4 (48)
BIO 2100
Microbiology for Healthcare Professions
4 (48)
4 (48)
12 (144)
Quarter 4
COM 2105
Principles of Communication
4 (48)
4 (48)
BIO 2500
Fundamentals of Nutrition
4 (48)
4 (48)
PHL 2205
Applied Ethics
4 (48)
4 (48)
12 (144)
Quarter 5
PHM 2500
Introduction to Pharmacology
4 (48)
4 (48)
NSG 3000
Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice
4 (48)
4 (48)
NSG 3100
Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Nursing Practice I
3 (36)
3 (72)
6 (108)
14 (204)
Quarter 6
NSG 3130
Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Nursing Practice II
2 (24)
2 (72)
4 (96)
NSG 3160
Health Assessment
2 (24)
2 (48)
4 (72)
NSG 3180
Communication and Teamwork
2 (24)
2 (24)
Elective
Elective Course 1
4 (48)
4 (48)
14 (240)
Quarter 7
NSG 3250
Nursing Practice - Adult Health I
4 (48)
2 (48)
3 (108)
9 (204)
NSG 3280
Pathophysiology for Nurses I
3 (36)
3 (36)
12 (240)
Curriculum plan continued on next page.
Legend:
BIO designates a Science Course
PHM designates a Pharmacology Course
COM designates a Communications Course
PSY designates a Psychology Course
CLD designates a Cultural Diversity Course
NSG designates a Nursing Course
ENG designates an English Course
STA designates a Statistics Course
MAT designates a Math Course
PHL designates a Philosophy Course
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Course Number
Course Title
Theory
Lab
Clinical
Total Quarter
Credits
Total contact hours appear in parentheses.
Quarter 8
NSG 3400
Healthcare Policy and Finance
4 (48)
4 (48)
NSG 3450
Nursing Practice - Mental Health
4 (48)
1 (36)
5 (84)
NSG 3480
Nursing Practice - Community Health
4 (48)
1 (36)
5 (84)
14 (216)
Quarter 9
Elective
Elective Course 2
4 (48)
4 (48)
NSG 3500
Nursing Practice - Maternal Health
3 (36)
1 (24)
1 (36)
5 (96)
NSG 3600
Nursing Practice - Children's Health
3 (36)
1 (24)
1 (36)
5 (96)
14 (240)
Quarter 10
STA 2015
Introduction to Applied Statistics
4 (48)
4 (48)
NSG 3800
Nursing Practice - Adult Health II
4 (48)
2 (48)
3 (108)
9 (204)
NSG 3850
Pathophysiology for Nurses II
3 (36)
3 (36)
16 (288)
Quarter 11
NSG 4100
Nursing Practice - Adult Health III
4 (48)
1 (24)
3 (108)
8 (180)
NSG 4500
Research for Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
4 (48)
4 (48)
12 (228)
Quarter 12
NSG 4700
Leadership & Management in Nursing Practice
4 (48)
4 (48)
NSG 4800
Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
3 (36)
1 (24)
4 (144)
8 (204)
12 (252)
Total Quarter Credits Required
126 (1512)
15 (360)
19 (684)
160 (2556)
Electives
Course Number
Course Title
Total Quarter Credits
LDR 4405
Disney Leadership Strategies
4
NSG 3495
Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice
4
NSG 3515
Foundations of Perioperative Nursing Practice
4
NSG 4415
Transcultural Nursing
4
Legend:
BIO designates a Science Course
PHL designates a Philosophy Course
COM designates a Communications Course
PHM designates a Pharmacology Course
CLD designates a Cultural Diversity Course
PSY designates a Psychology Course
ENG designates an English Course
NSG designates a Nursing Course
LDR designates a Leadership Course
STA designates a Statistics Course
MAT designates a Math Course
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Associate Degree in Nursing: LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge Option (18 months) *
*Galen’s Associate Degree Nursing Program, LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge Option is six quarters in length; however, students with transfer credit may be
able to complete the program in five quarters.
San Antonio, TX; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX and Houston, TX Campuses
Course Number
Course Title
Theory
Lab
Clinical
Total Quarter
Credits
Total contact hours appear in parentheses.
Quarter 1
BIO 1100
BIO 1150
Human Anatomy & Physiology I - Theory
Human Anatomy & Physiology I - Laboratory
4 (48)
1 (24)
4 (48)
1 (24)
CSC 1040
Information Literacy and Technology Essentials
2 (48)
2 (48)
ENG 1105
English Composition
4 (48)
4 (48)
GPS 1200
Galen Pathway to Success
2 (24)
2 (24)
13 (192)
Quarter 2
BIO 1300
BIO 1350
Human Anatomy & Physiology II - Theory
Human Anatomy & Physiology II - Laboratory
4 (48)
1 (24)
4 (48)
1 (24)
MAT 1205
College Mathematics
4 (48)
4 (48)
PNS 202
LPN/LVN to RN Role Transition
2 (24)
2 (24)
PSY 2305
Developmental Psychology
4 (48)
4 (48)
15 (192)
Quarter 3
NUR 210
Principles of Pharmacology
4 (48)
4 (48)
NUR 242
Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts
4 (48)
1 (24)
1 (36)
6 (108)
SOC 1305
Introduction to Sociology
4 (48)
4 (48)
14 (204)
Quarter 4
BIO 2100
Microbiology for Healthcare Professions
4 (48)
4 (48)
NUR 253
Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
3 (36)
1 (36)
4 (72)
NUR 254
Concepts of Nursing: The Childbearing and Child Caring
Families
3 (36)
1 (24)
1 (36)
5 (96)
13 (216)
Quarter 5
PHL 2205
Applied Ethics
4 (48)
4 (48)
NUR 265
Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing
4 (48)
1 (24)
3 (108)
8 (180)
12 (228)
Quarter 6
NUR 282
Leadership and Nursing Management
2 (24)
1 (24)
3 (48)
NUR 283
Transition to Registered Nursing Practice
4 (48)
1 (24)
4 (144)
9 (216)
12 (264)
TOTAL
60 (720)
9 (216)
10 (360)
79 (1296)
Credit for PN/VN Licensure
20
Total Quarter Credits Required
99
LEGEND:
BIO designates a Science Course
MAT designates a Mathematics Course
CSC designates a Computer Course
NUR designates a Nursing Course
ENG designates an English Course
PSY designates a Psychology Course
HUM designates a Humanities Course
PHL designates a Philosophy Course
SOC designates a Sociology Course
PNS PreNursing Seminar
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Diploma in Vocational Nursing, 4-quarter Option (Day) (12 Months)
San Antonio, TX; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX and Houston, TX Campuses
Course Number
Course Title
Theory
Lab
Clinical
Total Clock
Hours
Quarter 1
NU 110
Integrated Human Sciences
72
72
NU 131
Nursing and Healthcare I
36
36
NU 136
Fundamentals of Nursing
108
72
72
252
360
Quarter 2
NU 150
Pharmacology
48
48
NU 155
Medical-Surgical Nursing I
84
36
216
336
384
Quarter 3
NU 160
Mental Health Concepts
36
36
72
NU 170
NU 176
Maternal-Child Nursing
Geriatric Nursing
72
36
48
72
36
192
72
336
Quarter 4
NU 180
Nursing and Healthcare II
24
24
NU 185
Medical-Surgical Nursing II
84
36
216
336
360
TOTAL
600
192
648
1440
Total Theory Hours
600
Total Clinical and Clinical Learning Lab Hours
840
LEGEND:
NU designates a Nursing Course
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Diploma in Vocational Nursing, 7-quarter Option (Evening) (21 Months)
San Antonio, TX Campus
Course Number
Course Title
Theory
Lab
Clinical
Total Clock
Hours
Quarter 1
NU 110
Integrated Human Sciences
72
72
NU 129
Fundamentals of Nursing I
60
48
108
180
Quarter 2
NU 131
Nursing and Healthcare I
36
36
NU 134
Fundamentals of Nursing II
48
24
72
144
180
Quarter 3
NU 150
Pharmacology
48
48
NU 157
Medical-Surgical Nursing I-A
42
18
108
168
216
Quarter 4
NU 160
Mental Health Concepts
36
36
72
NU 167
Medical-Surgical Nursing 1-B
42
18
108
168
240
Quarter 5
NU 170
NU 176
Maternal-Child Nursing
Geriatric Nursing
72
36
48
72
36
192
72
264
Quarter 6
NU 180
Nursing and Healthcare II
24
24
NU 186
Medical-Surgical Nursing II-A
42
24
108
174
198
Quarter 7
NU 193
Medical-Surgical Nursing II-B
42
12
108
162
162
TOTAL
600
192
648
1440
Total Theory Hours
600
Total Clinical and Clinical Learning Lab Hours
840
LEGEND:
NU designates a Nursing Course
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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Course Descriptions
Prerequisites are courses that must be taken prior to designated courses in order to prepare students for succeeding
coursework.
Co-requisites are those courses that must be taken concurrently or prior to designated courses.
Credit Allocation & Course Naming Convention
Courses are assigned a specific prefix and a three- or four-digit numeric code. The prefix identifies the area of study. The
numeric code indicates the course level. Course codes are indicative of the designated discipline of the course and are not
indicative of credit or contact hours.
Course Prefixes
Prefix
Designation
BIO
Science
BSL
Science
CLD
Cultural Diversity
COM
Communications
CSC
Computer
ENG
English
GPS
Interdisciplinary
HUM
Humanities
LDR
Leadership
MAT
Math
NU
Nursing (Practical/Vocational Nursing Program)
NUR
Nursing (Associate Degree in Nursing Program)
NSG
Nursing (Master’s and Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Programs)
PHL
Philosophy
PHM
Pharmacology
PNS
PreNursing Seminar
PSY
Psychology
SOC
Sociology
SPE
Special Topics
STA
Statistics
Nursing Course Codes
Code
Designation
100-199
Diploma or Vocational-level; Associate-level
200-299
Associate-level
3000-4999
Baccalaureate-level
5000-6999
Master’s Level
Documents required for clinical participation must be submitted prior to registering for courses with a clinical component.
This excludes students registering for NU 136 or NU 137 in the VN Program. Students registering for this course must
submit documents required for clinical participation prior to clinical orientation.
Galen reserves the right to cancel classes based on course enrollment. General education courses will be offered online if
an on-ground section is not available.
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BIO 1100 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I THEORY
4 quarter credit hours
Co-requisites: BIO 1150
Human Anatomy & Physiology I Theory is the first course in a
two-course series. The course surveys basic chemistry,
biochemistry, cellular structure and physiology, heredity,
histology, and functional features of the integumentary,
skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, and the general and
specific senses. This course accompanies BIO 1150, Human
Anatomy & Physiology I – Laboratory which is an independent
course designed to be taken concurrently with BIO 1100.
BIO 1150 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
LABORATORY
1 quarter credit hour
Co-requisites: BIO 1100
The course surveys basic chemistry, biochemistry, cellular
structure and physiology, heredity, and histology, and
functional features of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular,
and nervous systems, and the general and specific senses. This
course includes the laboratory study of the specific structure
and function of the human body beginning with the cell and
stressing the chemical process important in maintenance of
homeostasis. This course accompanies BIO 1100, Human
Anatomy & Physiology I – Theory, which is an independent
course designed to be taken concurrently with BIO 1150.
BIO 1300 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II THEORY
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1100; BIO 1150
Co-requisites: BIO 1350
This course is a continuation of Human Anatomy & Physiology
I – Theory and Human Anatomy & Physiology I – Laboratory. A
study of the structure and function of the body is continued
by examining the endocrine, cardiovascular, immune,
respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The
roles of water, electrolytes, and acid-base balance, as well as
nutrition and metabolism, are also explored. This course
accompanies BIO 1350, Human Anatomy & Physiology II –
Laboratory which is an independent course designed to be
taken concurrently with BIO 1300.
BIO 1350 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
LABORATORY
1 quarter credit hour
Prerequisites: BIO 1100; BIO 1150
Co-requisites: BIO 1300
This course is a continuation of Human Anatomy and
Physiology I – Theory and Human Anatomy & Physiology I –
Laboratory. A laboratory study of the structure and function of
the body is continued by examining the endocrine,
cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and
reproductive systems. This course accompanies BIO 1300,
Human Anatomy & Physiology II – Theory which is an
independent course designed to be taken concurrently with
BIO 1350.
BIO 2100 MICROBIOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONs
4 quarter credit hours
Co-requisites: BIO 1300; BIO 1350
This course provides an introductory study of microbiology
with an emphasis on the nature and behavior of
microorganisms, the interrelationships between microbes and
the human host in health and disease, and the principles of
prevention and control of infectious disease. Topics include
the contributions of microbiology to the healthcare
professions, characteristics of prokaryotes and eukaryotes,
characteristics of viruses, microbial growth, control of
microbial growth, microbial genetics, epidemiology,
pathogenesis, chemotherapy, and differential diagnostics of
infectious diseases.
BIO 2500 FUNDAMENTALS OF NUTRITION
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1350; BIO 1300
In this introductory-level course, learners will understand the
fundamental concepts of nutrition: food sources, nutrient
function, digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Emphasis is
placed upon the application of nutritional principles in making
healthy food choices. Learners will investigate the ways that a
variety of foods and physical activities promote better health
in order to prevent or reduce the chance of chronic illness.
Curriculum targets how nutritional needs change throughout
life stages as well as food safety and issues related to global
hunger.
CLD 2105 DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
4 quarter credit hours
This course examines the principles of diversity, equity,
and inclusion related to individuals, workplaces,
communities, and society. Learners will explore the
values, customs, and perceptions of various cultural
groups. Learners will also develop knowledge and
increased awareness of discrimination based on race,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and
disability. Additionally, learners will enhance their cultural
competence and social responsibility by raising their self-
awareness of identity within their professional lives.
COM 2105 PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION
4 quarter credit hours
This course will provide an in-depth exploration of human
communication. Communication theories and various types of
communication, including interpersonal, group, and public
communication will be discussed. Opportunities will be
provided to develop and apply communication skills through
exercises, assessments, group participation, and speech
presentation.
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CSC 1040 INFORMATION LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGY
ESSENTIALS
2 quarter credit hours
This is a laboratory course designed to help learners develop
basic technology and information literacy competencies. The
use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation
software applications is required. Learners will utilize and
explore various electronic platforms including the internet,
intranet systems, online databases and search engines, and
cloud storage. Learners will develop information literacy skills
by gaining practice in retrieving, analyzing, processing,
applying, and evaluating information. Learners will consider
best practices in the use of these technologies and examine
the impact and importance of technology in the workplace.
ENG 1105 ENGLISH COMPOSITION
4 quarter credit hours
This course is designed to develop learners’ college writing
skills with opportunities to improve sentence structure and
grammar. Through readings, activities, discussions, and writing
assignments, learners will practice identifying, analyzing,
organizing, and constructing effective essays, while actively
engaging in the writing process and developing critical
thinking skills. Application of learning culminates in the
development of an academic research paper.
GPS 1200 GALEN PATHWAY TO SUCCESS
2 quarter credit hours
This course will introduce key strategies to enhance learners’
abilities to learn college-level content. The activities focus on
introduction to the College and its resources, time
management, disciplinary literacy, note-taking skills, study
skills, test-taking strategies, medical terminology, and
methods to reduce the stress and anxiety often experienced
by learners during nursing education. It is designed to help
learners become familiar with expectations for academic
success at the college level. Learners will be actively involved
in learning and integrating practical applications to promote
academic success. This course must be taken during the first
quarter a learner is enrolled at Galen College of Nursing.
HUM 1055 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1105
This course is designed to introduce learners to reading,
analyzing, and interpreting literature. Learners will be exposed
to basic concepts about literary techniques and will increase
their critical thinking skills by engaging in reading, writing, and
discussion assignments aimed at interpreting and analyzing
various works of poetry, drama, and fiction in American and
world literature.
LDR 4405 DISNEY LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: NSG 3000
Based on the principles taught at the world-renowned Disney
Institute, this course explores the proven leadership strategies
described in the book. Creating Magic, 10 Common Sense
Leadership Strategies from a Life at Disney, while giving
leaders the opportunity to learn directly from, not only an
expert course facilitator but from the textbook author, Lee
Cockerell (former Executive VP of Walt Disney World Resort).
Course participants will investigate common sense strategies
and develop personal leadership skills and practices
throughout the course. From a constructivist learning
approach, learners will discuss real-world connections and
align these connections to organizational culture using
pragmatic scenarios. Finally, the course’s structure embraces
the Disney® brand of excellence and magic while expanding
the learner’s experience through effective interactions,
engaging faculty support, and meaningful dialogue.
MAT 1205 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS
4 quarter credit hours
This course applies basic college level mathematics to real life
situations. Topics include numeracy, proportional reasoning,
basic algebraic concepts, rational expressions, linear
equations, inequalities, graphing, functions, basic statistical
concepts, units of measure, financial literacy, dimensional
analysis, and unit conversions.
NSG 3000 FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
PRACTICE
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: GPS 1200; BIO 1100; BIO 1150; BIO 1300;
BIO 1350; BIO 2100; BIO 2500; ENG 1105;
MAT 1205; PSY 1205; SOC 1305
Co-requisites: NSG 3100
This course provides an overview of professional nursing.
Professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities along with an
overview of basic healthcare organizations are explored. The
history of nursing and contemporary nursing issues are also
examined.
NSG 3100 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS AND SKILLS FOR
NURSING PRACTICE I
6 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: CLD 2105; PHL 2205; PSY 2305
Co-requisites: NSG 3000
This course focuses on the development of fundamental skills,
including medication administration, required for the delivery
of patient-centered care using the cognitive, affective, and
psychomotor domains. The nurse’s role in information
management and the application of patient care technology is
also examined.
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NSG 3130 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS AND SKILLS FOR
NURSING PRACTICE II
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: NSG 3000; NSG 3100; PHM 2500
Co-requisites: NSG 3160
This course advances the development of fundamental
concepts and skills, including patient teaching and counseling,
required for nursing practice. An emphasis is placed on patient
safety, the use of clinical judgment, and providing basic care
and comfort to patients in non-acute healthcare settings.
NSG 3160 HEALTH ASSESSMENT
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: NSG 3000; NSG 3100
Co-requisites: NSG 3130
This course focuses on the performance of holistic health
assessments. An emphasis is placed on developing the clinical
judgment required to obtain and document a health history,
perform a physical examination, and the use of patient
assessment data.
NSG 3180 COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
2 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: COM 2105; NSG 3000
This course focuses on therapeutic interpersonal
communication as a foundation for nursing practice. Emphasis
is on dynamic relationships between human behavior, health,
illness, and the impact of interpersonal relationship skills to
effect positive changes.
NSG 3250 NURSING PRACTICE - ADULT HEALTH I
9 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: NSG 3130; NSG 3160; NSG 3180
Co-Requisites: NSG 3280
This course focuses on the delivery of evidence-based care of
adult patients experiencing common and less complex health
problems, chronic healthcare conditions, and the effects of
aging in relationship to these problems. Emphasis is placed on
advancing the use of clinical judgment to establish priorities
related to health promotion, disease prevention, reduction of
risk potential and improving patients’ health adaptation.
NSG 3280 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR NURSES I
3 quarter credit hours
Co-requisites: NSG 3250
This course is the first of two courses that focus on the study
of pathophysiology. Emphasis is placed on integration and
application of pathophysiological concepts using a holistic,
patient-centered approach. Simple to complex concepts of
disease progression using the most current evidence and
clinical reasoning are examined.
NSG 3400 HEALTHCARE POLICY AND FINANCE
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: NSG 3000
This course provides an introduction to healthcare policy and
finance. An overview to relevant economic competencies and
the basic structure of healthcare policy is provided.
NSG 3450 NURSING PRACTICE MENTAL HEALTH
5 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: PSY 2305; NSG 3130; NSG 3160; NSG 3250;
NSG 3280
This course focuses on the holistic care of patients’ mental
health across the lifespan. Emphasis is on providing culturally
competent, interprofessional care for patients who have
psychopathology and comorbidities in a variety of settings.
NSG 3480 NURSING PRACTICE COMMUNITY HEALTH
5 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: NSG 3250; NSG 3280
This course provides an overview of community and public
health nursing practice. An emphasis is placed on the use of
evidence-based approaches to guide community health
promotion, disease prevention, population-focused
interventions, and the health of vulnerable populations across
the lifespan. The use of clinical judgment related to disaster,
mass casualty, and emergency situations are examined.
NSG 3495 FOUNDATIONS OF ONCOLOGY NURSING PRACTICE
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: NSG 3250; NSG 3280
This course focuses on the holistic care of patients
experiencing multi-system oncological health problems.
Emphasis is placed on optimizing patient outcomes and
nursing responsibilities as an interprofessional team member.
This course was created as a collaboration between Galen
College of Nursing and Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institution of
HCA Healthcare, to provide cutting edge content on oncology
nursing care.
NSG 3500 NURSING PRACTICE MATERNAL HEALTH
5 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: NSG 3250; NSG 3280
Co-requisites: NSG 3600
This course focuses on holistic nursing care of women and
their families during the childbearing years. Emphasis is on the
antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum periods, and care of the
newborn.
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NSG 3515 Foundations of Perioperative Nursing Practice
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: NSG 3250
This elecve specialty nursing course is designed for students
who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of
perioperave nursing. Students will be exposed to
foundaonal perioperave paent care concepts and the
essenal nursing roles including circulang and scrub nurse..
Students will explore the progression of perioperave paent
care through the pre-, intra-, and postoperave sengs. . This
course oers a unique learning experience based upon a
collaboraon between HCA Healthcare, Galen College of
Nursing, and industry partners and experts. A eld
observaon is required to be completed at a pre-arranged
perioperave environment.
NSG 3600 NURSING PRACTICE - CHILDREN'S HEALTH
5 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: NSG 3250; NSG 3280
Co-requisites: NSG 3500
This course focuses on the holistic nursing care of children and
their families in various settings. An emphasis is placed on
providing age appropriate care incorporating principles of
growth and development from birth to adolescence.
NSG 3800 NURSING PRACTICE ADULT HEALTH II
9 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: NSG 3250; NSG 3280
Co-Requisites: NSG 3850
This course is a continuation of focus on the delivery of
evidence-based care of adult patients experiencing common
and less complex health problems, chronic healthcare
conditions, and the effects of aging in relationship to these
problems. Emphasis is placed on advancing the use of clinical
judgment to establish priorities related to health promotion,
disease prevention, reduction of risk potential, and improving
patients’ health adaptation.
NSG 3850 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR NURSES II
3 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: NSG 3250; NSG 3280
Co-Requisites: NSG 3800
This course is the second of two courses that focus on the
study of pathophysiology. Emphasis is placed on integration
and application of pathophysiological concepts using a holistic,
patient-centered approach. Simple to complex concepts of
disease progression using the most current evidence and
clinical reasoning are examined.
NSG 4100 NURSING PRACTICE ADULT HEALTH III
8 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: NSG 3450; NSG 3480; NSG 3500; NSG 3600;
NSG 3800; NSG 3850
This course focuses on the holistic care of adult patients
experiencing complex, multi-system health problems.
Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibilities as an
interprofessional team member and optimizing patient
outcomes.
NSG 4415 TRANSCULTURAL NURSING
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: NSG 3000
In this course, the learners acquire the knowledge needed to
provide culturally competent nursing care. Core content
includes exploration of the culturally specific health care
practices, special organization, communication preferences,
and predominant health disparities. Foundational knowledge
regarding transcultural theories is presented along with a brief
introduction to alternative complementary medicine, and
religious practices.
NSG 4500 RESEARCH FOR EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING
PRACTICE
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: STA 2015
This course provides and overview of the nurse’s role in the
identification, critique, application, and evaluation of evidence
to guide clinical decision making, support organizational
practices, and improve patient outcomes. An emphasis is
placed on the nurse’s role in the use of evidence in nursing
practice and healthcare systems.
NSG 4700 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN NURSING
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: All coursework inclusive of electives except
co-requisite NSG 4800
This course focuses on the application of leadership concepts,
skills, and decision making in the provision of high quality
nursing care, coordination, supervision, and resource
management in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on
patient safety and quality improvement efforts,
interprofessional collaboration, and the transition to the role
of a professional nurse.
NSG 4800 TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE
8 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: All coursework inclusive of electives except
co-requisite NSG 4700
This course focuses on the application and synthesis of
previously learned leadership and management strategies,
theoretical nursing concepts, and clinical reasoning and
judgment. Learners will integrate principles of advocacy,
collaboration, coordination and evidence-based care to meet
the needs of patients in a variety of healthcare settings.
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NU 110 INTEGRATED HUMAN SCIENCES
72 clock hours
Co-requisites: NU 129 or NU 136 or NU 137
Integrated Human Sciences focuses on the normal anatomy
and physiology of the human body, beginning with the cell and
concluding with interactions among all body systems as an
integrated whole. Using a systems approach, normal
development and function of each system and the interaction
among body systems are examined. The primary emphasis of
this course includes a study of the cells, tissues, and the
following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous,
sensory, endocrine, blood, cardiovascular, lymphatic,
respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive. Secondary
emphasis of this course includes alterations in the structure
and function of major body organs and systems.
Interdependent regulations among systems are included with
emphasis on application in nursing care situations.
NU 129 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING I
108 clock hours
Co-requisites: NU 110
This course focuses on the basic nursing care concepts of
adult patients. Learners are challenged to use clinical
judgment skills guided by established standards, guidelines,
competencies, and best practices. Communication, use of
clinical judgment, vital signs, body mechanics, aseptic
technique, nutrition and patient safety are emphasized.
Content includes hygiene, infection prevention and control,
patient environment and safety, vital signs, health assessment,
documentation, patient mobility, communication, and
spiritual and cultural aspects.
NU 131 NURSING AND HEALTHCARE I
36 clock hours
Co-requisites: NU 110 and NU 136 OR NU 134/135
This course provides an overview of practical/vocational
nursing and the role of the PN/VN as provider in patient-
centered care, patient safety advocate, member of the health
care team, and member of the profession. Content includes
knowledge, judgment, and values within a legal/ethical
framework. The needs of the patient in relation to spirituality
and culture are addressed. Principles of growth and
development throughout the life cycle are included.
NU 134 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING II
144 clock hours
Prerequisites: NU 110; NU 129
Co-requisites: NU 131
This course is a continuation of NU 129 and focuses on
identifying, prioritizing, and integrating basic human needs
throughout the lifespan. Content areas include introduction to
medication dosage calculations; promoting musculoskeletal
function, urinary elimination, and bowel elimination; fluid and
electrolytes; and pain, comfort and sleep. Clinical experiences
provide learners the opportunity to apply psychomotor skills,
communication, and the systematic problem-solving process
(nursing process) to provide safe, quality, patient-centered
nursing care for adult patients.
NU 136 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
252 clock hours
Co-requisites: NU 110; NU 131
This course focuses on the basic nursing care concepts of
adult patients. Learners are challenged to use clinical
judgment skills guided by established standards, guidelines,
competencies, and best practices. Communication, use of
clinical judgment, vital signs, body mechanics, aseptic
technique, nutrition and patient safety are emphasized.
Medication calculation and administration of medications are
practiced. Clinical experiences provide learners the
opportunity to apply psychomotor skills, communication, and
the systematic problem-solving process (nursing process) to
provide safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care for adult
patients.
NU 150 PHARMACOLOGY
48 clock hours
Prerequisites: NU 110; NU 131 and NU 136/137 OR
NU 131 and NU 134/135
Co-requisites: NU 154 or NU 156 or NU 155 or NU 157 or
NU 158 or NU 159
This course is an introduction to pharmacology with emphasis
on the actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing
implications of drug classifications. Content includes the roles
and responsibilities of the practical/vocational nurse in safe
administration of medications within a legal/ethical
framework.
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NU 155 MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING I
336 clock hours
Prerequisites: NU 110; NU 131; NU 127 or NU 136 or NU
134
Co-requisites: NU 150
This course focuses on the care of adults experiencing
common and predictable health problems. Learners are
challenged to use critical thinking skills guided by established
professional standards, guidelines, competencies, and best
practices. Health problems are examined with regard for
pathophysiology, nutrition, pharmacology, legal, and ethical
concepts. Clinical experiences provide learners the
opportunity to apply psychomotor skills, communication, legal
and ethical responsibilities, and systematic problem-solving
(nursing process) to provide safe, quality, patient-centered
nursing care for adult patients.
NU 156 MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING I-A
162 clock hours
Prerequisites: NU 131; NU 136 or NU 134
Co-requisites: NU 150
This course focuses on the care of adults experiencing
common and predictable health problems. Learners are
challenged to use clinical judgment skills guides by established
professional standards, guidelines, competencies, and best
practices. Health problems are examined with regard for
pathophysiology, nutrition, pharmacology, legal, and ethical
concepts. Content areas include fluid and electrolytes,
respiratory disorders, the reproductive disorders,
gastrointestinal disorders, sensory disorders, and disorders of
liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Clinical experiences provide
learners the opportunity to apply psychomotor skills,
communication, legal and ethical responsibilities, and
systematic problem-solving (nursing process) to provide safe,
quality, patient-centered nursing care for adult patients.
NU 157 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I-A
168 clock hours
Prerequisites: NU 131; NU 136 or NU 134
Co-requisites: NU 150
This course focuses on the care of adults experiencing
common and predictable health problems. Learners are
challenged to use clinical judgment skills guides by established
professional standards, guidelines, competencies, and best
practices. Health problems are examined with regard for
pathophysiology, nutrition, pharmacology, legal, and ethical
concepts. Content areas include fluid and electrolytes,
respiratory disorders, the reproductive disorders,
gastrointestinal disorders, sensory disorders, and disorders of
liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Clinical experiences provide
learners the opportunity to apply psychomotor skills,
communication, legal and ethical responsibilities, and
systematic problem-solving (nursing process) to provide safe,
quality, patient-centered nursing care for adult patients.
NU 160 MENTAL HEALTH CONCEPTS
72 clock hours
Prerequisites: NU 150; NU 154 or NU 155 or NU 156 or NU
157
Co-requisites: NU 166 or NU 168 or NU 170 or NU 176
This introductory course focuses on the care of patients
experiencing common, predictable alterations in mental
health. Emphasis is on behavioral manifestations,
psychological theories, and psychosocial adaptation to mental
health problems, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and stress at
various stages of personality development throughout the
lifespan. The focus is on therapeutic communication, with
attention given to an understanding of one's own behavior
and this influence on the nurse-patient relationship.
NU 167 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I-B
168 clock hours
Prerequisites: NU 150; NU 157
Co-requisites: NU 160
This course is a continuation of NU 157 and focuses on the
care of adults experiencing common and predictable health
problems. Learners are challenged to use clinical judgment
skills guided by established professional standards, guidelines,
competencies, and best practices. Health problems are
examined with regard for pathophysiology, nutrition,
pharmacology, legal, and ethical concepts. Content areas
include the cardiovascular disorders, endocrine disorders,
neurological disorders, and musculoskeletal disorders. Clinical
experiences provide learners the opportunity to apply
psychomotor skills, communication, legal and ethical
responsibilities, and systematic problem-solving (nursing
process) to provide safe, quality, patient-centered nursing
care for adult patients.
NU 170 MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING
192 clock hours
Prerequisites: NU 154/155 or NU 166/167
This course focuses on the care of patients during the child-
bearing cycle and during childhood developmental phases.
Concepts of normal growth and development, as well as
deviations from the normal, as a part of family life, are
emphasized. The effects of acute, chronic, and terminal health
problems are considered with regard for impact on
developmental tasks and family maintenance. Clinical
experiences offer learners the opportunity to use established
professional standards, guidelines, competencies, and best
practices to provide safe, patient-centered care to pregnant
women, infants, children, and adolescents and their families.
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NU 176 GERIATRIC NURSING
72 clock hours
Prerequisites: NU 150 and NU 154/155/158 OR NU 160
and NU 166/167/168
This course focuses on the nursing care for geriatric patients
with long-term, chronic, and end-of-life needs. Quality care for
older adults through examination of individualized aging,
complexity of care, and vulnerability during transitions is
emphasized. Clinical experiences offer learners the
opportunity to use established professional standards,
guidelines, competencies and best practices to provide safe,
patient-centered care to older patients in a variety of
healthcare settings.
NU 180 NURSING AND HEALTHCARE II
2 quarter credit hours / 24 clock hours (theory)
Prerequisites: NU 160; NU 171; NU 176
Co-requisites: NU 184 or NU 185 or NU 186
This course focuses on the role of the licensed
practical/vocational nurse as a member of the profession,
provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate,
and member of the health care team. Legal/ethical
responsibilities, preparation for employment, nursing
organizations, continuing education, professional
development, and lifelong learning are emphasized.
NU 184 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING II
348 clock hours
Prerequisites: NU 154 or NU 166
This course focuses on the nursing care of the adult patient
with common, long-term, and chronic healthcare needs. The
course builds on content of NU 154, including health problems
of greater complexity involving multiple body systems.
Concepts of rehabilitation and care of the patients at the end
of life are emphasized. The application of
pharmacotherapeutic, legal and ethical aspects of care for
adults and their families in various cultures and stages of
development are included. Guided by established professional
standards, guidelines, competencies, and best practices,
clinical experiences provide learners the opportunity to apply
psychomotor skills, psychosocial concepts, communication,
legal and ethical responsibilities, and systematic problem-
solving (nursing process) to provide safe, quality, patient-
centered nursing care for adult patients.
NU 185 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING II
336 clock hours
Prerequisites: NU 155 or NU 167
This course focuses on the nursing care of the adult patient
with common, long-term, and chronic healthcare needs. The
course builds on content of NU 155, including health problems
of greater complexity involving multiple body systems.
Concepts of rehabilitation and care of the patients at the end
of life are emphasized. The application of
pharmacotherapeutic, legal and ethical aspects of care for
adults and their families in various cultures and stages of
development are included. Guided by established professional
standards, guidelines, competencies, and best practices,
clinical experiences provide learners the opportunity to apply
psychomotor skills, psychosocial concepts, communication,
legal and ethical responsibilities, and systematic problem-
solving (nursing process) to provide safe, quality, patient-
centered nursing care for adult patients.
NU 186 MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING II-A
174 clock hours
Prerequisites: NU 166/167
This course focuses on the nursing care of the adult patient
with common, long-term, and chronic healthcare needs. The
course builds on content from NU 156 and NU 166, or NU 156
and 166, including health problems of greater complexity
involving multiple body systems. Concepts of rehabilitation
and care of the patients at the end of life are emphasized. The
application of pharmacotherapeutic, legal and ethical aspects
of care for adults and their families in various cultures and
stages of development are included. Content areas include
blood disorders, chronic cardiovascular disorders, diabetes
mellitus, urologic disorders, cancer, burns, and pain. Guided
by established professional standards, guidelines,
competencies, and best practices, clinical experiences provide
learners the opportunity to apply psychomotor skills,
psychosocial concepts, communication, legal and ethical
responsibilities, and systematic problem-solving (nursing
process) to provide safe, quality, patient-centered nursing
care for adult patients.
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NU 193 MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING II-B
162 clock hours
Prerequisites: NU 186
This course is a continuation of NU 187 and focuses on the
nursing care of the adult patient with common, long-term, and
chronic healthcare needs. Concepts of rehabilitation and care
of the patients at the end of life are emphasized. The
application of pharmacotherapeutic, legal and ethical aspects
of care for adults and their families in various cultures and
stages of development are included. Content areas include
substance abuse, chronic respiratory disorders, fractures,
trauma, immunologic disorders, and inflammatory disorders.
Guided by established professional standards, guidelines,
competencies, and best practices, clinical experiences provide
learners the opportunity to apply psychomotor skills,
psychosocial concepts, communication, legal and ethical
responsibilities, and systematic problem-solving (nursing
process) to provide safe, quality, patient-centered nursing
care for adult patients.
NUR 210 PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1100; BIO 1150; MAT 1205; PNS 112 or
PNS 202
This course introduces learners to the concepts and general
principles of pharmacology. Emphasis is placed on the physical
and chemical properties of various pharmacology
preparations, their pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic
properties, the therapeutic effects of major drug categories,
and health teaching considerations. Learners will apply
knowledge gained in this course to selected clinical settings
when caring for patients across the lifespan.
NUR 242 MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING CONCEPTS
6 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1100; BIO 1150; CSC 1040; ENG 1105;
MAT 1205; PNS 202
Co-requisites: NUR 210
This course focuses on the care of adults experiencing
common and less complex acute health problems. Learners
are challenged to use critical thinking skills guided by
established professional standards, guidelines, competencies,
and best practices. Clinical experiences provide learners the
opportunity to apply psychomotor skills, psychosocial
concepts, communication, legal and ethical responsibilities,
and the nursing process to provide safe, quality, patient-
centered nursing care for adult patients.
NUR 253 CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1300; BIO 1350; NUR 210;
NUR 242; PSY 2305
This course focuses on the care of patients experiencing
complex mental health issues. Emphasis is on the role of the
registered nurse in health promotion and maintenance, illness
care, and rehabilitation of children, adolescents, adults, and
families experiencing psychiatric-mental health problems.
Clinical experiences offer learners the opportunity to use
established professional standards, guidelines, competencies,
and best practices to provide safe, patient-centered care to
individuals and families in various healthcare settings.
NUR 254 CONCEPTS OF NURSING: THE CHILDBEARING AND
CHILD CARING FAMILIES
5 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: NUR 210; BIO 1300; BIO 1350;
NUR 242
Co-requisites: PSY 2305
This course focuses on the care of the high-risk childbearing
and child caring family and for children with complex health
problems from birth through adolescence. Alterations in
family relationships and concepts of loss and grieving related
to the childbearing/ child rearing family are also explored.
Clinical experiences offer learners the opportunity to use
established professional standards, guidelines, competencies,
and best practices to provide safe, patient centered care in a
variety of healthcare settings.
NUR 265 ADVANCED CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL
NURSING
8 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: BIO 2100; NUR 253; NUR 254 or NUR 256
and NUR 257
This course focuses on the care of adult patients experiencing
complex, multi-system health problems, including shock,
trauma, transplantations, organ donation, and disaster
management. Guided by established professional standards,
guidelines, competencies, and best practices, clinical
experiences provide learners the opportunity to apply
psychomotor skills, psychosocial concepts, communication,
legal and ethical responsibilities, and the nursing process to
provide safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care for adult
patients, families, and communities.
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NUR 282 LEADERSHIP AND NURSING MANAGEMENT
3 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: PHL 2205; NUR 265; SOC 1305
In this course, learners will explore the distinctive styles of
leadership and management required to function in today's
diverse healthcare environment. Learners will examine
advanced directives/self-determination planning, advocacy,
delegation, supervision, case management, client rights,
collaboration with interdisciplinary team, management
concepts, confidentiality, continuity of care, establishing
priorities, ethical practices, informed consent, information
technology, legalities/responsibilities, and performance
improvement to enhance the care delivery setting to protect
clients and health care personnel.
NUR 283 TRANSITION TO REGISTERED NURSING PRACTICE
9 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: PHL 2205; NUR 265; SOC 1305
This capstone course provides learners formal and informal
experiential knowledge about professional nursing practice.
This course emphasizes integration, reflection, and synthesis
of concepts from all coursework in the program to facilitate
integration and transition to the professional nurse. Clinical
and lab immersion experiences will focus on the prioritization
of care.
PHL 2205 APPLIED ETHICS
4 quarter credit hours
This philosophy course will provide learners with the
opportunity to engage in discussions of key issues and
concepts in applied ethics. Learners will examine key ethical
theories and apply them to a variety of personal, professional,
and social issues. Discussion and participation in activities will
enhance learners’ critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills
by working through ethical dilemmas while utilizing
professional codes.
PHM 2500 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1300; BIO 1350
Pharmacology studies how drugs affect the body. Learners will
be provided an overview of the fundamentals of
pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics as they apply to all
drugs with an emphasis on how drugs are used to treat
pathologies of each body system. Major prototypes of each
drug category will be studied including mechanism of action,
side effects, and potential adverse reactions. Additionally, the
course discusses specific therapeutic considerations as
applicable.
PNS 202 LPN/LVN TO RN ROLE TRANSITION
2 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: GPS 1200
This introductory course covers the transition from
practical/vocational nursing to registered nursing and their
role within the healthcare system, while providing a
foundation for future nursing courses. An overview of the
nursing program’s philosophy and program student learning
outcomes, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the
registered nurse using established professional standards,
guidelines, and competencies is provided.
PNS 112 INTRODUCTION TO PROFFESIONAL NURSING
2 quarter credit hours
Prerequisites: GPS 1200
This course introduces learners to the practice of registered
nursing and its role in healthcare, while providing a foundation
for future nursing courses. An overview of the nursing
program’s philosophy and program student learning
outcomes, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the
registered nurse using established professional standards,
guidelines, and competencies is provided.
PSY 1205 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
4 quarter credit hours
This course will provide learners with an overview of various
aspects of psychology. Theoretical perspectives of human
behavior and psychological principles will be examined.
Current and historical psychological research will be
introduced.
PSY 2305 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
4 quarter credit hours
This course explores human behavior across the lifespan.
Learners examine normal lifespan maturation with an
emphasis on motor, cognitive, language, and personality
development based on the frameworks of major theorists.
Basic principles of human psychological development
throughout the lifespan are examined.
SOC 1305 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
4 quarter credit hours
This course introduces learners to the processes of human
social life through the theoretical perspectives, methods, and
research findings of sociological inquiry. The course
framework will allow learners to interpret their thoughts,
feelings, and actions as influenced by the social institutions
and by their social and cultural settings, including media. The
course will also provide learners a sociological perspective to
examine social inequalities such as racism, sexism, and
poverty and how these inequalities result in the social and
cultural fabric within which individuals live and interact with
one another. This will help learners to interpret the diversity
that exists within and between societies at a broader level,
using sociological imagination.
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STA 2015 INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED STATISTICS
4 quarter credit hours
Prerequisite: MAT 1205
This course will provide learners with an overview of applied
statistics for use in diverse settings from an analysis-of-data
viewpoint. General concepts of basic statistical tools including
research design, organization and display of data, elementary
probability, descriptive and inferential statistics, hypothesis
testing, confidence intervals, analysis of variance, correlation
and regression, and select nonparametric tests will be
addressed in terms of practical application.
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Hours of Operation
Faculty office hours will be noted in the appropriate course syllabus. Full-time faculty members are available to provide
student advisement and academic counseling.
Staff members will be available in the administration office from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Academic Calendar and Holidays
Offices are closed and no classes will be held at Galen on these holidays:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following
• Christmas Day
Galen will be open and in session on all other national holidays. If students desire to observe any of these holidays, they
must notify the Program Administrator in writing at least three school days prior to the holiday. Students will be
accountable and responsible for all course material covered on that particular day. The absence will be recorded but not
counted in any corrective action. The current Academic Calendar can be found in this section.
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2024 ACADEMIC CALENDAR – Prelicensure Programs
Class Start and End Dates
Spring Quarter January 8 – March 26
Summer Quarter April 4 – June 24
Fall Quarter July 8 – September 24
Winter Quarter October 3 – December 20
Course Add/Drop Dates*
Spring Quarter Add by: January 10 Withdraw by: January 14**
Summer Quarter Add by: April 8 Withdraw by: April 10**
Fall Quarter Add by: July 10 Withdraw by: July 14**
Winter Quarter Add by: October 7 Withdraw by: October 9**
* For complete information, please see the Adding or Dropping and the Withdrawing from a Course policies section of this Student
Catalog.
**Students who withdraw from a course after the published dates will earn a grade of W, WP or WF. For complete information, please
see the Withdrawing from a Course Policy section of this Student Catalog.
2024 HOLIDAYS AND BREAKS
New Year’s January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day January 15
Spring Break March 27 – April 3
Memorial Day May 27
Juneteenth June 19
Summer Break June 25 – July 7
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day September 2
Fall Break September 25 – October 2
Thanksgiving Break November 28 - 29
Winter Break December 21 – January 5, 2025
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Faculty Credentials
Galen College of Nursing provides students with a qualified faculty of professionals who are committed to sharing their
knowledge and experience. Faculty members at Galen’s Texas Campuses are listed below. Earned rank of Instructor,
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor is indicated.
Terry Douglas, APRN, A-GNP
Dean
DNP, University of Buffalo
BSN, Niagara University
Anna Jessup, APRN, FNP-C
Dean (Austin)
DNP, Texas Tech University-Health
Sciences Center
MSN, University of Texas-Austin
BSN, Angelo State University
Brittany Wall, APRN
Dean (Dallas)
BSN, Troy University
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Victoria Coyle, RN
Dean (Houston)
DNP, Grand Canyon University
MSN, South University
BSN, South University
ADN, College of Lake County
Jennifer L. Stewart
Dean, Arts & Sciences
Professor
PhD, University of Texas Health Science
Center
MS, University of Texas, San Antonio
BS, University of Texas, San Antonio
Donna Hedges, RN, CNE
Assistant Dean (San Antonio)
PhD, Capella University
MSN, University of Texas, El Paso
MBA, University of Phoenix
BSN, University of Tampa
AS, St. Petersburg College
Shiloh Graham
Associate Chair, Arts & Sciences
Assistant Professor
DC, Logan College
BS, Wright State University
Ellen Krumme
Associate Chair, Arts & Sciences
Associate Professor
DC, Logan College of Chiropractic
MS, Wright State University
BS, Logan University
AAS, University of Cincinnati
Tanya Quiroz
Associate Chair, Arts & Sciences
MS, University of Florida
MS, Excelsior College
BS, University of South Carolina
Shanti Srinivas
Associate Chair, Arts & Sciences
Assistant Professor
MA, University of Hyderabad
BA, Osmania University
Ayesha Zafir
Associate Chair, Arts & Sciences
Associate Professor
PhD, Aligarh Muslim University
MS, Aligarh Muslim University
BS, Aligarh Muslim University
Cynthia Garrett, RN, CHSE, CNEcl
Director of Clinical Learning Lab and
Simulation
DNP, American Sentinel University
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, University of Phoenix
Mary Petty-Alexander, RN
ADN Program Director
DNP, Chamberlain University
MSN, Walden University
BSN, Angelo State University
Rachael Bennett, RN
ADN Program Director (Austin)
DNP, South University
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, University of Texas-Austin
Wendi Myers, RN
VN Program Director
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, Wayland Baptist University
BS, Wayland Baptist University
Robert Dugan, RN
BSN Program Director (Austin)
DNP, Grand Canyon University
MSN, Texas A&M University-Corpus
Christi
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
Monica Ruff, RN
Program Director (Dallas)
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, Texas A&M University–Corpus
Christi
James Jackson, RN
Program Director (Houston)
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
ADN, Lone Star College
Florence Isiguzo-Davis, APRN
Associate Program Director, BSN
Program
DNP, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
BSN, University of Texas – Arlington
AAS, San Jacinto Community College
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Alicia Mendiola, RN
Associate Program Director, BSN
Program
MSN, Galen College of Nursing
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
ADN, Galen College of Nursing
DeAnna Hutchings, RN
Associate Program Director, ADN
Program
MSN, Liberty University
BSN, University of Central Arkansas
Holly Hebert, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNE-
cl, CNE
Associate Program Director, VN
Program
MSN, Loyola University New Orleans
BSN, Loyola University New Orleans
Rachel Heintzel, RN
Associate Program Director (Austin)
BSN, Texas A&M University
ADN, Central Texas College
Candance Bailey, RN
Associate Program Director (Dallas)
MSN, University of Alabama
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
ADN, Lamar State College
Mark Padolina, APRN
Simulation Lab Manager (Austin)
MSN, University of Texas – Arlington
BSN, Lubbock Christian University
Robin Ramirez, RN
Simulation Lab Coordinator
MSN, Case Western Reserve
University
BA, Miami University
Thomas Baker, RN
Clinical Education Manager
BSN, Western Governors University
AAS, Baptist Health System School
Sheryl Benson, RN
Clinical Education Manager
MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University
BSN, University of Missouri-Kansas
City
ADN, Edgecombe Community College
Amy Timmons, RN
Clinical Education Manager
MSN, Aspen University
BSN, Metropolitan State College
ADN, Arapahoe Community College
Jessica Peck, RN
Clinical Education Manager
MSN, Columbus State University
BSN, Columbus State University
AA, Central Texas College
Colleen Morris, RN
Clinical Education Manager (Austin)
MSN, University of Texas-Austin
BA, University of California
Khatereh Shah, RN
Clinical Education Manager (Austin)
BSN, College/University
ADN, Austin Community College
Brittany Ebikeme, RN
Clinical Education Manager (Dallas)
MSN, University of Oklahoma Health
Sci Ctr
BSN, University of Oklahoma Health
Sci Ctr
Amber Williams, RN
Clinical Education Manager (Houston)
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, Prairie View A&M University
Michell Houston, RN
Clinical Education Manager (Dallas)
MSN, Walden University
BSN, Walden University
Shannon Mickelson, RN
Clinical Learning Lab Manager (Austin)
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, Louisiana State University
Carolien Perry, RN
Clinical Learning Lab Coordinator
MSN, University of Phoenix
BSN, University of Phoenix
Eric Nelson, TCRN, CEN, CNEcl
Clinical Learning Lab Coordinator
(Dallas)
MSN, Texas A&M University-Corpus
Christi
MSN-Ed, Texas A&M University
BSN, University of South Carolina
ADN, Central Carolina Tech College
Maribel Abarro, APRN
Faculty (Austin)
MSN, Walden University
BSN, Benedictine University
Juliana Adames, RN
Faculty (Austin)
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center
Elizabeth Adams, APRN
Instructor
MSN, University of Missouri
BSN, William Jewell College
Oyindamola Adeoshun, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, Grand Canyon University
BSN, Chamberlain University
Sandra Ahukanna, RN
Faculty
MSN, Chamberlain University
BSN, Chamberlain University
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Cynthia Aiken
Instructor
MEd, University of the Incarnate
Word
MS, Jackson State University
BS, Jackson State University
Michael Akinboro
Faculty
DPH, Texas A&M University
MPH, Texas A&M University
Francisco Alarcon-Chaidez
Faculty
PhD, Oklahoma State University
MS, Texas A&M University
Bobbie Alexander, RN
Instructor
MSN, Galen College of Nursing
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
ADN, Galen College of Nursing
Leonard Allen, RN
Faculty
MA, Grand Canyon University
BSN, Grand Canyon University
Tamara Allen
Faculty
MS, Univ of Pennsylvania
BS, University of Vermont
Othman Al-Razgan
Faculty
PhD, George Mason University
MS, George Mason University
BS, George Mason University
Sunna Almas, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
MSN, Holy Family University
BSN, Holy Family University
Javier Altamirano, APRN-CNS
Instructor
MSN, University of Texas Health
Sciences Center
BSN, University of Kansas
Arturo Alvarado, RN
Faculty
BSN, University of Texas - Arlington
Allison Anderson, RN
Instructor (Houston)
BSN, South University
Donald Anderson
Instructor
PhD, University of Arizona
MA, California State University
BS, University of California Davis
Dorathy Anderson, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, University of Texas-Tyler
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
Glenda Anderson, RN
Instructor
DNP, Grand Canyon University
MSN, Excelsior College
BSN, Excelsior College
ASN, Excelsior College
Nicole Anderson, RN
Instructor (Austin)
DNP, Arizona State University
BSN, Arizona State University
AAS, Gateway Community College
Priscilla Anderson, RN
Instructor
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
ASN, Galen College of Nursing
Amy Andrews
Instructor
MA, DePaul University
BA, Indiana University
Orial Anthony-Houston, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, West Coast University-Dallas
Mark Arandia
Faculty
PhD, University of Dallas
MA, University of Dallas
BA, University of Dallas
John Archibeque, RN
Instructor (Austin)
MSN, University of Phoenix
MBA, University of Phoenix
BSN, University of Phoenix
Kari Armstrong, RN
Instructor (Austin)
DNP, University of Texas at Austin
MSN, Concordia University-TX
BSN, Concordia University-TX
Megan Arnold, RN
Instructor
MSN, Lubbock Christian University
BSN, Chamberlain University
Delainey Asher, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
BSN, Davenport University
AAS, Community College of the Air
Force
Robert Asher, RN
Faculty (Austin)
MSN, Independence University
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
Sheila Askeland, RN
Faculty (Houston)
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, South Dakota State University
Maria Asogwa, RN
Faculty (Houston)
MSN, Johns Hopkins University
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Denetra Asomugha, RN
Faculty (Houston)
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
Jamie Atwell
Faculty
BS, Louisiana Tech University
MS, Wright State University
Ashley Avila, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of the Incarnate Word
Nadine Ayoub
Faculty
MS, University of Michigan
BS, Davenport University
Kaylen Bagley, RN
Instructor
MSN, Colorado Christian University
BSN, University of New Mexico
Jason Bagwell
Faculty
MEd, Indiana Wesleyan University
MS, American Public University
BS, Indiana University
Marion Baldemor, RN
Faculty
MSN, Walden University
BSN, Makati Medical Center College
Amanda Baldwin
Faculty
MS, Westminster College
BA, York College
BS, York College
Mary Helen Balleza, RN
Instructor
MSN, University of Texas, Arlington
BSN, University of Texas, Arlington
AAS, San Antonio College
Pragya Baral, APRN
Faculty (Dallas)
DNP, Texas Woman’s University
MSN, Texas Woman’s University
BSN, Texas Woman’s University
Ryan Barnhart
Faculty
DHSc, California Univ. of PA
MS, California Univ. of PA
BS, California Univ. of PA
Judy Barrera, RN
Faculty
MSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
BSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
ADN, San Antonio College
Jose Barrios, RN
Faculty
MBA, Our Lady of the Lake University
BSN, Our Lady of the Lake University
Daniel Barwick
Faculty
PhD, University at Buffalo
MA, University of Iowa
BA, SUNY
Christian Beato-Melendez
Faculty
PhD, Univ of Massachusetts-Lowell
MS, Univ of Massachusetts-Lowell
BS, Univ de Puerto Rico
Paul Beavers
Assistant Professor
MEd, Auburn University
BS, Auburn University
Prativa Bhandari, RN
Instructor
MSN, University of Central Oklahoma
BSN, Koirala Inst of Health Sciences
Amy Bohan
Instructor
MS, Auburn University
BS, Auburn University
Brent Bolen, RN
Instructor
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, Western Governors University
Shari Bolen, RN
Instructor
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, Western Governors University
ADN, Southwestern Adventist Univ
Penny Boman, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, University of Incarnate Word
BSN, University of Phoenix
Elizabeth Boyd, RN
Instructor (Austin)
MSN, University of Texas at Austin
BSN, University of Texas at Austin
Christopher Bradley
Faculty
PharmD, Albany College of Pharmacy
MBA, Endicott College
Lauren Brandt, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
BSN, Texas Christian University
Pamela Braun, RN
Instructor (Austin)
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
AAS, Austin Community College
Ashleigh Brewer
Faculty
MA, Texas Tech University
BA, West Texas A&M University
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Heather Brewer
Faculty
MS, Univ of Nebraska
BS, CA State Univ-Fresno
AS, West Hills College
Juliet Briskin, RN
Faculty
MSN, Texas Tech Univ Health Sci Ctr
BSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
BA, Hollins University
Sonya Broady
Instructor
MS, Troy University
BS, Mercer University
Julie Brodie
Faculty
MS, Idaho State University
BS, Idaho State University
Lisa Brogan, APRN
Faculty (Austin)
MSN, Bradley University
BSN, Texas A&M University, Corpus
Christi
Rene Brothers, RN
Faculty
MSN, Galen College of Nursing
BSN, Texas Tech Univ Health Sci Ctr
AAS, San Antonio College
LVN, Baptist Memorial Hospital Sys
Sarah Brothers, RN
Faculty
MSN, Wayland Baptist University
BSN, Wayland Baptist University
Kaycee Brown, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
BSN, West Chester Univ of
Pennsylvania
Kent Brown
Faculty
DHSc, Univ of Louisville
MS, Univ of Louisville
BS, Univ of Louisville
Samantha Brown, APRN
Faculty (Houston)
MSN, Texas Woman’s University
BSN, McNeese State University
Sherri Brown, RN
Instructor (Austin)
BSN, University of Texas - Arlington
Valerie Brown, RN
Faculty
MSN, University of the Incarnate
Word
BSN, Jacksonville State University
Elizabeth Bryant, APRN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, Chamberlain University
BSN, Rhode Island College
ADN, Manatee Community College
Techa Bryant, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, Chamberlain University
BSN, Prairie View A&M
ADN, Galveston College
Bradley Bulycz
Associate Professor
MA, St. Mary's University
BA, St. Mary's University
Ryan Burcham
Faculty
PhD, Univ of Tennessee
BS, Carson-Newman College
Rebecca Burgess, RN
Instructor
MSN, University of South Alabama
BSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
AAS, San Antonio College
Loriann Burnett, RN, CNEn
Instructor (Austin)
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, Western Governors University
ADN, Blinn College
Deborah Burress, RN
Instructor
BSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
Toria Burton, RN
Instructor
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, University of Texas Health
Sciences Center
Iqra Butt
Faculty
MS, Western Governors Univ
BS, Univ of Texas-Dallas
Jack Byers
Faculty
PhD, Texas Tech University
MA, Texas Tech University
MS, Texas Tech University
BA, Texas Tech University
Rose Caballero, RN
Instructor
MSN, Texas A&M University-Corpus
Christi
BSN, Texas A&M University-Corpus
Christi
Sarah Caballero, APRN
Instructor (Austin)
MSN, University of Cincinnati
BSN, University of Houston Health
Science Center
Donovan Cacho, RN
Faculty (Austin)
MSN, National Taipei University of
Nursing and Health Sciences
BSN, University of Belize
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Timothy Cadillac
Instructor
MA, Biola University
BA, Bryant University
Meredith Canali
Instructor
MS, DePaul University
BA, Univ of Illinois-Chicago
Olga Canizales, RN
Instructor
MSN, University of Phoenix
BSN, Texas Tech Univ Health Sci Ctr
AAS, Baptist Health System School
Angela Capizzi, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
MSN-Ed, University of Phoenix
BSN, SUNY Downstate Health
Sciences Univ
Dana Care
Faculty
MS, University of Phoenix
BA, Shepherd College
Jacqueline Carrau
Instructor
PhD, University of the Incarnate Word
MS, St. Mary's University
BBA, St. Mary's University
Rafael Carrau
Faculty
MS, St. Mary’s University-San Antonio
BS, Park University
Cynthia Carrier Dickerson
Instructor
PhD, University of Kentucky
BS, University of Louisville
Nalita Carter, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, Youngstown State University
Robert Cartwright
Faculty
PhD, Michigan State University
MEd, Univ of Phoenix-AZ
MBA, Univ of Phoenix-AZ
BA, Univ of Rhode Island
Darlene Caruso, RN
Instructor
MSN, Grand Canyon University
Trevor Carvalho, RN
Instructor
MSN, Galen College of Nursing
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
ADN, Galen College of Nursing
Sharon Cash, RN
Instructor (Houston)
DNP, Capella University
MBA, University of Phoenix
Tanesha Charles, APRN
Faculty (Austin)
MSN, University of Texas – Arlington
BSN, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Shunnan Chen
Faculty
MS, Eastern Kentucky University
Kimberly Chiedu, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, Lamar University
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
Briana Christensen
Faculty
MS, Univ of South Florida
BS, Capella University
Maggie Chung-Zhan, RN
Faculty (Houston)
BSN, Chamberlain College of Nursing
ADN, St. Paul’s School of Nursing
Lauren Clark, APRN
Faculty
MSN, Simmons University
BSN, Wilkes University
Tara Clark
Instructor
MS, Kennesaw State University
BS, Western Michigan University
Veronica Clark
Faculty
MS, Lake Erie College of Osteo
BS, Indiana University
Steven Cline
Instructor
MBA, University of Cincinnati
MS, Wright State University
BS, University of Dayton
Frantz Colin
Faculty
MD, Medical Univ of the Americas
BS, Barry University
Brittany Collins
Faculty
PharmD, Belmont University
BS, Lincoln Memorial Univ
Tamitria Collins, RN
Faculty (Houston)
BSN, Prairie View A&M
MSN, Our Lady of the Lake University
Denise Collyer, RN
Instructor
BSN, Schreiner University
Caliesha Comley
Faculty
PhD, Boston College
MA, Boston College
BA, Georgetown College
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Carrie Cook
Instructor
PhD, Indiana University of
Pennsylvania
MA, Eastern Kentucky University
BA, Kentucky State University
William Cooney
Faculty
PhD, Marquette University
MA, Northern Illinois University
BA, Trinity College - IL
Matthew Cortez, RN
Faculty
MHA, Univ of the Incarnate Word
BSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
Tina Costello, RN
Instructor
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
AAS, Anoka-Ramsey College
Shannon Cox-Kelley
Faculty
PhD, Texas A&M University
MS, Texas A&M University
BS, Texas A&M University
AS, Trinity Valley Comm College
Miledys Crouse, RN
Faculty
MSN, Northern Kentucky University
BSN, Fayetteville State University
Sheila Cuffy
Instructor
PhD, Walden University
MA, Purdue University
BA, Indiana University
Scott Curnell
Faculty
MS, ECPI University
BS, ECPI University
Latwana Curry, RN
Instructor (Houston)
BSN, Chamberlain University
ADN, Union College
Melissa Cyfers
Instructor
PhD, Marshall University
MS, Clemson University
MEd, Liberty University
Mercy Daniels, RN
Faculty (Houston)
DNP, Grand Canyon University
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
Antoinette Davis
Faculty
EdD, University of Kentucky
MA, Wayne State University
BA, Oakwood University
AA, Lake Michigan College
Charlotte Davis, RN
Instructor
BSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
Kristin Davis, RN
Instructor
MS, Univ of South Florida
BA, Univ of South Florida
AA, Univ of South Florida
Sonya Davis
Instructor
MS, Human Resources
BS, Mercer University
Tamika Davis, RN
Instructor
MSN, Aspen University
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
Sandra Dawe, RN
Faculty (Austin)
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
ADN, Wharton County Junior College
Nancy DeBoy, RN
Faculty
MSN, University of Texas - Arlington
BSN, University of Texas - Arlington
AAS, Del Mar College
Shaun Deegan
Faculty
MA, Biola University
BA, Liberty University
Edward del Monaco, RN, CNEcl
Instructor
MSN, Walden University
ASN, Alamo Colleges
Victoria Delafuente, RN
Instructor
MSN, California State University
BSN, University of Nebraska Medical
Center
Ora Denton
Faculty
DBA, Northcentral University
MBA, Christian Brothers University
MBA, Webster University
MS, Webster University
Nicole DiCrecchio
Faculty
EdD, Columbia University
MA, New York University
BA, Southern Connecticut State Univ
Ruth Dirschuweit, RN
Instructor
MSN, Walden University
BSN, Baptist Health System
ADN, Galen College of Nursing
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Maria Do, RN-BC
Instructor
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, Western Governors University
ADN, Lone Star College
LaQuanna Dobbins, RN
Faculty
MSN, University of Texas - Arlington
BSN, University of Texas – Arlington
ASN, San Antonio College
LVN, Hill College
Maria Donnelley, RN
Instructor (Austin)
DNP, University of Texas - Tyler
BSN, University of Phoenix - AZ
Rebecca Douds, RN
Faculty
MSN, Univ of Texas – Arlington
BSN, Univ of Texas – Arlington
ADN, San Antonio College
Shelby Doss, APRN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, Abilene Christian University
Jean Downs
Faculty
PhD, Capella University
MS, Washington State University
BSN, University of Pennsylvania
Jessica Drane, APRN
Faculty
DNP, Univ of Texas – Austin
MSN, Univ of Texas – Arlington
BSN, Lamar University
AAS, Baptist Health System
Deirdre Duncan, RN
Instructor
MSN, Western Governor's University
BSN, Western Governor's University
Chris Duquette
Faculty
PhD, Touro University Worldwide
MA, Touro University Worldwide
BS, Univ of Wisconsin
Terri Dutton, RN
Instructor
MSN, Walden University
BSN, Midwestern State University
Chantal Dynes, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, University of Texas – Arlington
BSN, Bethel University
BS, University of Tennessee
Jenny Earls, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
DNP, American Sentinel College
BSN, University of Central Oklahoma
ADN, Oklahoma City Community
College
Richard Eaves, RN
Instructor
MSN, St. Louis University
BSN, University of Nevada
BS, University of Nevada
Peymaneh Ebadehahwazi, APRN
Faculty
DNP, University of Texas - Arlington
MSN, Walden University
BSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
AAS, Alamo Colleges
Kimmy Edwards, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
ADN, Galen College of Nursing
LVN, Galen College of Nursing
Simone Edwards, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, Texas Woman’s University
BSN, Texas Woman’s University
Katie Ehlers, RN
Instructor (Austin)
BSN, Texas A&M University-Corpus
Christi
Allyssa Ehredt, RN
Faculty
BSN, University of Arkansas
ASN, New Mexico State University
Etidal Elbanna, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
BSN, Texas Woman’s University
Ashley Ellis, RN
Instructor
BSN, Winston-Salem State University
ADN, Cleveland Community College
Megan Elgin
Faculty
MEd, Indiana Wesleyan University
BA, Indiana University
Roderick Elmore, RN
Faculty
MHA, University of Memphis
MBA, Union University
BBA, University of Memphis
ADN, Galen College of Nursing
Enrique Escamilla
Faculty
MA, Texas Tech University
BA, Texas Tech University
AS, South Plains College
MacKinzee Escamilla
Faculty
MEd, Texas Tech University
BS, Lubbock Christian University
Juwanika Espinoza, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, Capella College
BSN, Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center
ADN, Lone Star College
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Emily Estrada
Faculty
PhD, North Carolina State University
MA, Texas Tech University
BA, Texas Tech University
Lorena Estrella, RN
Faculty (Houston)
MSN, Walden University
BSN, Centro Escolar University -
Manila
Ida Etah, APRN
Instructor (Houston)
DNP, Chamberlain University
MSN, College of New Rochelle
BSN, College of New Rochelle
Cherise Evans, RN
Instructor (Austin)
DNP, Capella University
MBA, Western Governors University
BSN, University of Texas – Arlington
AAS, San Jacinto Community College
Obiageli Ezekwesili, APRN
Faculty
DNP, Grand Canyon University
MSN, University of Texas Health Sci
Ctr
BSN, Barry University
Tiffany Fairbrother, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
BSN, University of Texas – Arlington
ADN, Grayson College
Felicia Falden, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, Chamberlain University
BSN, Palm Beach State College
ADN, Miami Dade College
Amber Farmer, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, University of Southern
Mississippi
Rushaunda Farmer
Instructor
PhD, Ashford University
MS, New Mexico State University
BS, Fayetteville State University
Sheila Farr
Faculty
MA, University of Washington
BA, Colorado College
Mahmoud Farrag
Faculty
PhD, University of Akron
MBA, University of Akron
Carrie Ferguson, RN
Instructor (Austin)
MSN-Ed, Aspen University
BSN, University of Texas – Arlington
ADN, Central Texas College
Sarah Ferguson, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
MSN, Grand Canyon University
BSN, Baylor University
Gregorio Fernandez, APRN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, University of Texas Medical
Branch-Galveston
BSN, The University of the City of
Manila
Rosalinda Ferniz, RN
Faculty
MSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
BSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
Heather Ferragut
Faculty
MEd, Waldorf University
BA, Ursinus College
Brandy Ferrara
Faculty
DC, University of Wisconsin
MS, University of Bridgeport
BA, University of Wisconsin-
Milwaukee
Brenda Fields, APRN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, Texas Woman’s University
BSN, Baylor University
Amanda Fierro
Faculty
EdD, California Baptist University
MA, California Baptist University
BA, University of California
Robyn Figueroa, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
Jamie Fletcher
Instructor
PharmD, Appalachian College of
Pharmacy
MA, Morehead State University
AS, Hazard Comm & Technical College
AA, Hazard Comm & Technical College
Lucia Foglia
Faculty
PhD, University of Siena
MA, Point Loma Nazarene University
MA, McGill University
BS, Carlo Bo University of Urbino
BA, University of Macerata
Drexel Forbes, APRN
Instructor
DNP, Univ of Texas – Arlington
MSN, Florida International University
BSN, University of Miami
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Vennece Fowlkes
Faculty
PhD, Univ of SC-Columbia
MDiv, Wesley Theological Seminary
BS, Winthrop University
AA, Hagerstown Community College
Carmen Franco, RN
Instructor
MSN, Texas Tech Univ Health Sci Ctr
BSN, Texas Tech Univ Health Sci Ctr
Judy Franco-Villarreal, RN
Instructor
MSN, American Sentinel University
BSN, State University
Zihiyah Franks, APRN
Faculty (Houston)
MSN, Houston Baptist University
BSN, Grand Canyon University
ADN, Houston Community College
Maria Evelyn Gamez, RN
Faculty
BSN, Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center
ADN, San Antonio College
Olevia Garcia, APRN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, Prairie View A&M University
BSN, Prairie View A&M University
Michelle Gardner
Instructor
MS, Valdosta State University
BS, Valdosta State University
Donald Garrett
Instructor
DHSc, AT Still University
MS, University of Oregon
BS, Colorado State University
Joni Gaynor
Faculty
MA, CA State Univ-Fullerton
BA, University of CA-Irvine
Modester Gemas, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
MSN, Fort Hays State University
BSN, Fort Hays State University
AAS, Labette Community College
Amber George
Instructor
PhD, SUNY-Binghamton
MA, SUNY-Binghamton
BA, SUNY-Cortland
Bianca George, APRN
Instructor
MSN, Houston Baptist University
BSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
Angeline Germain, APRN
Faculty (Austin)
MSN, Walden University
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
ADN, Austin Community College
Diane Gibson
Faculty
EdD, Eastern Kentucky University
MS, Louisiana Tech University
BA, Ohio University
Christopher Gill, RN
Faculty
MSN, Lamar University
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
Regina Gillberg, RN
Instructor
BSN, Texas Christian University
Bianca Gilyot
Faculty
DBA, Columbia Southern University
BA, Xavier University, Louisiana
MBA, Northcentral University
MS, Southern Univ at New Orleans
Jacob Gindi
Instructor
MBA, Mercy College
BA, SUNY College at Oneonta
AA, SUNY Broome Community College
Elizabeth Gintella, RN
Instructor (Austin)
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, Northwestern State University
Jennifer Giovannelli, RN
Faculty
MSN, Grand Canyon University
BSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
Krysta Glass, RN
Instructor
MSN, Galen College of Nursing
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
AAS, Galen College of Nursing
Anne Gloag
Faculty
PhD, Northwestern University
BS, Old Dominion University
Diane Goddard, APRN
Faculty
MSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
BSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
Cynthia Goetz, RN
Instructor
MSN, University of Phoenix
BSN, Regis University
Amanda Gomez, RN
Instructor
MSN, Capella University
BSN, Univ of Texas - Arlington
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Dolores Gonzales, RN
Instructor
MSN, University of Texas - Arlington
BSN, University of Texas - Arlington
Vanessa Gonzales, RN
Instructor
BSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
Nancy Gonzalez, APRN
Instructor (Dallas)
MSN, University of Texas-El Paso
BSN, Texas Tech University Health Sci
Ctr
ADN, Tarrant County College
Mariam Gordon, RN
Instructor (Houston)
BSN, University of the West Indies
School of Nursing
Mary Graff, RN
Instructor
BSN, Western Governors University
ADN, Galen College of Nursing
LVN, Brightwood College
Leslie Gragg
Faculty
DC, Logan University
BS, Logan University
AS, Three Rivers College
Kristi Graham, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
DNP, Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center
MBA, Texas Woman’s University
MHS, Texas Woman’s University
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
ADN, Paris Junior College
Cecilia Grainger, RN
Instructor
MSN, Univ of Texas – Arlington
BSN, Abilene Christian University
Rachel Gramann
Faculty
DBA, Capella University
MBA, Capella University
BS, Carroll University
Donna Graves, RN
Instructor (Austin)
BSN, Chamberlain University
AAS, Carrington College - Reno
Diedra Green, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, University of Colorado
BSN, Texas Woman’s University
Samantha Grey, RN
Instructor (Houston)
DNP, Post University
MSN, Capella University
BSN, Lamar University
ADN, Alvin Community College
Kendra Griffith-Jones, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, Grand Canyon University
BSN, Texas Woman’s University
AAS, Brookhaven College
Johnn Grossheim
Faculty
MS, Grand Canyon University
MEd, Concordia University-MN
BS, University of Cincinnati
Sheri Grosso
Faculty
MEd, Univ of North Alabama
BS, Univ of North Alabama
Selina Guardia, RN
Instructor
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
Joshua Guenther
Instructor
MS, Texas Tech University
BS, Texas Tech University
Lindsay Guinn, RN
Faculty
MSN, Western Governor's University
BSN, Stephen Austin State University
Angela Gunshore
Faculty
MA, American Public University
MA Edinboro University of PA
BA, Indiana University of PA
Kylie Gurick, RN
Faculty
BSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
Dora Gutierrez, RN
Instructor
BSN, Capella University
AAS, Galen College of Nursing
Monica Gutierrez, RN
Faculty
MSN, Wayland Baptist University
BSN, Wayland Baptist University
Akosua Gyimah, RN
Faculty (Houston)
MSN, College of New Rochelle
BSN, College of New Rochelle
Cameron Halfacre
Assistant Professor
DHSc, AT Still University
MS, University of South Florida
BA, Berea College
Tiffany Halfacre
Associate Professor
PhD, AT Still University
MS, University of South Florida
BS, Berea College
Helen Hallam, RN
Faculty (Austin)
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, Western Governors University
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Melodie Hammer
Faculty
PhD, Northcentral University
MS, Northcentral University
BS, Colorado State University
Chelsea Hansen
Instructor
PhD, Northcentral University
MA, Northcentral University
BA, Virginia Wesleyan College
Joanne Hardy, RN
Faculty
MSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
BSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
Angelina Harper, RN
Instructor (Austin)
MSN, University of Phoenix
BSN, California State University
ADN, Los Medanos College
Marissa Harrington, RN
Faculty
MSN, Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr
ADN, Hinds Community College
Arthur Harvey
Instructor
MS, University of Tampa
BS, University of Tampa
Holly Harwell, RN
Instructor
MSN, Galen College of Nursing
BS, University of Texas
Jill Hazel
Faculty
PhD, University of the Cumberlands
MA, Sam Houston State University
BA, Thomas Edison State University
Judy Hellman, RN
Faculty (Austin)
BSN, Prairie View A&M University
ADN, Del Mar College
Lili Helm, APRN-CRNA
Faculty
MSN, Uniformed Services Univ
BSN, East Carolina University
Darrell Henderson
Faculty
MS, Webster University
BS, Gardner-Webb University
Kimberly Hermie, RN
Instructor
BSN, Mt. Mercy University
Brenda Henry, RN
Instructor
MS, Golden Gate University
BSN, Texas Woman’s University
Christina Hernandez, RN
Faculty (Austin)
DNP, Univ of Texas – Austin
MSN, Univ of Texas – Austin
BSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
Derrian Hernandez, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
Gregory Hernandez, RN
Instructor
MSN, University of Phoenix
BSN, University of Texas Health Sci Ctr
Janie Hernandez, RN
Instructor
MSN, Wayland Baptist University
BSN, Wayland Baptist University
Katherine Herrera, RN
Faculty
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
AAS, San Antonio College
Sheila Herzog, RN
Assistant Professor
MSN, Walden University
BSN, Univ of Texas School of Nursing
Kristin Hess
Instructor
EdD, University of Colorado
MS, Univ. of Northern Colorado
BS, University of Colorado
Heather Hill, RN
Instructor (Austin)
MSN, Walden University
BSN, University of Texas - Austin
Teresita Hill
Faculty
PhD, Hiroshima University
MS, Philippine Normal University
BS, Saint Mary’s College
Jennifer Hines, RN
Faculty
MSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
MS, Univ of La Verne
BSN, North Carolina A&T State Univ
Chandra Hisaw
Faculty
MS, Mississippi State University
BS, Blue Mountain College
Patricia Hodge, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
BSN, University of Phoenix
ADN, Pikes Peak State College
La’Mayah Hodges
Faculty
MD, UCLA
MS, Southern Illinois University
BS, Spelman College
Ginger Hollingsworth, RN
Instructor
BSN, Midland University
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Vallie Holloway
Faculty
PharmD, Florida A&M University
BS, Florida A&M University
Anthony Holt
Faculty
MS, Arkansas State University
BS, Arkansas State University
Lenora Holt, RN
Instructor (Austin)
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
ADN, Galen College of Nursing
Sara Hopkins, RN
Instructor
BSN, Univ of Texas – Arlington
AAS, San Antonio College
Mary Hoth, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
BSN, Walden University
ADN, Minnesota State College
Jennifer Huegel, APRN
Faculty (Austin)
MSN, University of South Alabama
BSN, University of Colorado
ADN, Denver College of Nursing
Miranda Huerta, RN
Faculty (Austin)
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
ADN, Wharton Junior County College
Deborah Hughes, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
MSN, Texas Tech University
BSN, Texas Tech University
Jennifer Hughes, APRN
Faculty
MSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
BSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
Debbie Hurley, RN
Instructor
MHA, Pennsylvania State University
BSN, University of Cincinnati
June Hyndman
Faculty
PhD, University of Kentucky
MEd, University of South Florida
MA, Tennessee Tech University
BS, Tennessee Tech University
Ugo Ibe-nnaji, RN
Faculty (Houston)
MSN, Walden University
BSN, Chamberlain University
LPN, Greenville Technical College
Martins Idahosa
Faculty
DBA, Walden University
MBA, Purdue University
MS, Purdue University
BS, Purdue University
Ugochi Idahosa
Faculty
MS, Purdue University Global
BS, Purdue University Global
Chioma Igwiloh, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, Aspen University
BSN, Chamberlain University
AS, Collin College
Katherine Jackson
Faculty
MA, Texas Tech University
BA, Texas Tech University
Randa Jacobsen, APRN
Instructor
MSN, Univ of Texas Medical Branch
BSN, University of North Florida
Lisa James
Faculty
PhD, Auburn University
MS, University of Alabama
BA, Oakwood University
Nicole Jameson, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, University of Texas at El Paso
BSN, Chamberlain University
Da-Net Jarmon
Faculty
MA, University of Louisville
BA, Kentucky State University
Alejandro Jimenez, RN
Faculty
MSN, University of Texas - Arlington
BSN, Grand Canyon University
Cody Johnson
Faculty
PharmD, University of Kentucky
BS, Alice Lloyd College
Heather Johnson
Faculty
PhD, University of Alabama
MS, University of Alabama
BS, University of Alabama
Joi Johnson, RN
Instructor (Houston)
DNP, Walden University
MSN, Walden University
BSN, Barry University
Eloisa Jones, RN
Assistant Professor
MSN, Phoenix University
BSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
Jacqueline Jones, RN
Instructor
MSN, Walden University
BSN, University of Cincinnati
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Jessica Jones, RN
Instructor (Austin)
MSN, South University
BSN, South University
Kona Jones
Faculty
PhD, University of Illinois
BS, Eureka College
BS, Illinois State University
Fallon Jones-Lemmons, RN
Faculty (Austin)
DNP, University of Texas-Austin
MSN, University of North Dakota
BSN, University of North Carolina
Carlene Joseph, RN
Faculty
MSN, Grand Canyon University
BSN, Grand Canyon University
Marcia Julian, RN
Instructor
MSN, Angelo State University
BSN, West Texas A&M University
ADN, Dakota Wesleyan University
Lydia Karogo, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
ADN, Dallas County Community
College
Daniel Kasivuku, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, University of Texas-El Paso
BSN, Texas Tech University
Brian Kelley, RN
Instructor
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
LVN, Galen College of Nursing
Tangie Kelsey
Faculty
MS, Western Kentucky University
BS, University of Louisville
Agnes Kemboi, RN
Faculty
DNP, Grand Canyon University
MSN, Grand Canyon University
BSN, Texas Christian University
Donna Khalid
Faculty
PhD, Univ of Southern California
MBA, University of Texas
BS, University of California
Kiran Khan
Faculty
PhD, National University
MS, NY College of Traditional
Medicine
BS, NY College of Traditional Medicine
AS, Kingsborough Community College
Evaline Kihara, APRN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, Texas Tech Univ Health Sci Ctr
BSN, Texas Tech Univ Health Sci Ctr
ADN, Houston Community College
Sarah Kincaid
Faculty
MS, Morehead State University
BS, Alice Lloyd College
Brenda Knebel, RN
Instructor
MSN, University of Phoenix-AZ
BSN, University of Phoenix-AZ
Tamera Koch, RN
Faculty, (Austin)
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Jennifer Koster
Faculty
PhD, University of Cincinnati
MA, Northern Kentucky University
BA, Northern Kentucky University
Adrienne Kramer, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
Austin Krueger
Faculty
MS, University of Louisville
BS, University of Louisville
John Land
Faculty
MA, University of North Florida
BA, Whitman College
Holly Landrum
Faculty
MS, Jacksonville State University
BS, University of North Alabama
Megan Landrum
Faculty
MS, Clemson University
MEd, Univ of North Alabama
BS, Univ of North Alabama
Jennifer Lanza, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
MSN, Texas Woman’s University
BSN, Texas Woman’s University
BS, University of Texas – Austin
AS, Lone Star College
Rose Marie Larios
Instructor
MS, Washington State University
AA, San Antonio Community College
BS, University of Texas, San Antonio
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Annie Lee
Faculty
PhD, Univ of California, Los Angeles
MA, Univ of California, Los Angeles
MA, University of California, Irvine
BA, University of California Irvine
Cassandra Lee, RN
Instructor
BSN, Univ of Texas – Arlington
AAS, Baptist Health System
LVN, St. Phillips College
Jennifer Lee
Associate Professor
MS, University of Texas
BS, University of Texas
Shannon Leinen
Faculty
PhD, Regent University
MBA, Harding University
MA, Gonzaga University
MEd, Concordia University
BA, York University
AA, York University
Shalanda Lewis, RN
Instructor
MS, Troy University
BSN, Jacksonville University
AS, Vincennes University
Jennifer Lincoln, RN
Instructor
MSN, Univ of Texas – Arlington
BSN, Univ of Texas - Arlington
Jaime Littrell, RN
Instructor (Houston)
BSN, University of Louisville
Josephine LoCoco, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, Texas Woman’s University
BSN, California State University
Andrew Long, RN
Instructor (Austin)
BSN, Southwestern Oklahoma State
Univ
BS, University of Science and Arts of
Oklahoma
ADN, Northern Oklahoma College
Regan Lookadoo
Instructor
PhD, University of Alabama
BS, Campbellsville University
MA, University of Alabama
Jasmine Lott, RN
Faculty (Austin)
MSN, University of Texas – Arlington
BSN, Chamberlain University
ADN, Clovis Community College
Julie Lukomski, RN
Instructor (Austin)
BSN, Texas Christian University
Jeralyn Luzadas, RN
Faculty (Austin)
BSN, United States University
Patricia Lynch, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
Alethea Maberry, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
DNP, University of Texas at Austin
BSN, Grambling State University
Blair Mackenzie
Professor
EdD, Grand Canyon University
MFA, Spalding University
MBA, University of Phoenix
BA, Georgetown College
Ashley Mack
Faculty
MS, University of Louisville
BS, Kentucky State University
Bruce Maki
Faculty
PhD, University of Buffalo
BA, University of Rochester
BS, University of Rochester
Soyack Makori, RN
Faculty
MSN, Grand Canyon University
BSN, Grand Canyon University
ADN, Galen College of Nursing
LVN, Houston Community College
Julie Marlatt, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN-Ed, Texas Woman’s University
BSN, University of Maryland
Jennifer Martinez, RN
Instructor
BSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
Marianne Martinez, RN
Faculty
BSN, University of Phoenix
ADN, San Antonio College
Ana Martinez-Hall, RN
Faculty
BSN, Arizona State University
Mary Mason, RN
Faculty (Houston)
BSN, Prairie View A&M University
LVN, Blinn College
Lanae Mathis, RN
Faculty
MSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
BSN, University of Texas Health
Sciences Center
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Daphne Matthews-Johnson
Faculty
MEd, University of Cincinnati
MA, University of Louisville
BA, Kentucky State University
Andrew Mattmiller
Faculty
MS, University of Kentucky
BS, Eastern Kentucky University
BS, Murray State University
Janet McCain
Faculty
MBA, Mid-America Christian
University
BS, University of Central Oklahoma
Jacqueline McCray
Faculty
MS, Columbia University
BS, Howard University
Mary McGee
Faculty
MEd, Doane University
MS, University of Nebraska, Omaha
BA, Doane University
Michelle McGlynn, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of Arizona
Leona McGowan
Faculty
MS, Saint Leo University
BS, Saint Leo University
AAS, Thomas Nelson Comm College
Megan McInnis
Assistant Professor
MA, Western Governor's University
BA, Lake Forest College
Becky Meadows
Faculty
MA, University of Louisville
PhD, University of Louisville
Anita Mena, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BA, St. Mary’s University
Amanda Merkel
Instructor
MS, Tulane University
BS, Texas A&M University
Tayana Meridy, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, Capella University
BSN, Western Michigan University
Donna Mikulas, RN
Instructor
MSN, Galen College of Nursing
BSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
Rayvel Miles, RN
Faculty
MSN, University of Texas - Arlington
BSN, University of Texas - Arlington
Ron Miles
Faculty
MS, Florida International University
BA, Columbia University
Angela Miley, RN-BC
Instructor
MSN, Our Lady of the Lake University
BSN, Troy University
Jessi Miller, RN
Instructor
MSN, Grand Canyon University
BSN, West Coast University
Renee Miller, APRN
Instructor (Austin)
DNP, Murray State University
MSN, Murray State University
BSN, Murray State University
AAS, Hopkinsville Comm College
Jessica Minchew, RN
Instructor
MSN, Walden University
ADN, Trident Technical College
Courtney Mokry, RN
Faculty
MSN, Texas A&M - College Station
BSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
Chanin Monestero
Faculty
MS, Texas A&M University
MEd, Doane University
BS, Doane University
Jose Montes, RN
Faculty
BSN, University of Texas at El Paso
Adam Moody, RN
Faculty
MSN, University of Texas - Arlington
BSN, University of Texas - Arlington
ADN, San Jacinto College
Amy Moore, RN
Instructor (Austin)
BSN, Western Governors University
ASN, Austin Comm College
Veronica Moore, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN-Ed, Walden University
BSN, Cardinal Stritch University
ADN, Milwaukee Area Technical
College
Nancy Morales, RN
Instructor
MSN, Galen College of Nursing
BSN, Wayland Baptist University
LVN, Galen College of Nursing
Candice Morris
Faculty
MS, University of Colorado
BS, University of Colorado
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Grace Muange-Kambumba, RN
Faculty (Austin)
MSN, University of Texas-Austin
BSN, George Fox University
Magdalena Muro, RN
Instructor
MSN, University of Texas - El Paso
BSN, University of Texas - El Paso
Xyanthe Neider
Faculty
EdD, Washington State University
MA, Washington State University
BS, Washington State University
AA, Skagit Valley College
Rhonda Nelson
Faculty
PhD, Meharry Medical College
BA, University of Texas-Austin
Vincent Nerone
Faculty
DPM, Kent State
BS, The University of Toledo
BE, The University of Toledo
Ken Newton
Faculty
MA, Illinois State University
BA, Michigan State University
Chau Nguyen, RN
Faculty (Austin)
BSN, Austin Community College
ADN, Austin Community College
LVN, Austin Community College
Brian Nixon, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, University of Texas – Arlington
BSN, University of Texas – Arlington
AAS, Collin College
Haidee Nocos, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of Providence
ADN, Hillsborough Comm College
Tenille Nosworthy, RN
Faculty (Houston)
MSN, Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center
BSN, Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center
Phillip Nuncio, Jr., RN
Faculty
BSN, Texas A&M University
Ashley Oatman, RN
Instructor (Austin)
BSN, University of Texas Permian
Basin
ADN, Odessa College
Susan Obi
Faculty
MS, University of Missouri
BS, Augusta University
Brian Oddi
Faculty
EdD, Trident Univ International
MEd, California University of PA
BS, California University of PA
Jenifer Ojeda
Faculty
MS, East Carolina University
BA, University of Central Florida
Nnennaya Ojingwa, APRN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, Grand Canyon University
Immaculata Okele, RN
Instructor (Houston)
DNP, University of Texas – Houston
MSN, Grand Canyon University
BSN, Grand Canyon University
Rebecca Oliver
Instructor
DC, University of Western States
AA, Blinn College
Scott Ollerman, RN
Faculty
MSN/MHA, University of Phoenix
BSN, Bowie State University
Karen Ontiveros, RN
Instructor
DNP, Chamberlain University
MSN, Chamberlain University
BSN, Chamberlain University
AAS, Austin Community College
Cindy Onyema, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
BSN, Texas Woman’s University
Deena Oommen, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, Grand Canyon University
BSN, Mahatma Gandhi University
Sarah Orozco, RN
Faculty
DNP, Walden University
MSN/MHA, University of Phoenix
BSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
Justin Ortiz
Faculty
MS, University of South Florida
BS, University of Florida
Maggie Ortiz, RN
Instructor
BSN, Univ of Texas – Arlington
AAS, San Antonio College
Jennifer Osondu, RN
Faculty (Houston)
MSN-Ed, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, Texas A&M University-Corpus
Christi
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Abimbola Owoyele, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
DNP, Texas Christian University
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
Dorcas Oyebanji, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, Walden University
Samantha Pace, RN
Instructor
MSN, Capella University
BSN, Capella University
Adam Palladino
Instructor
EdD, Maryville University
MA, California State University, San
Marcos
AA, Palomar College
Avani Pandya
Faculty
MS, Chicago State University
BS, Gujarat University
Chona Pasaron, RN
Instructor (Austin)
MSN, University of the Philippines
BSN, University of the Philippines
Laura Pate
Faculty
DC, Logan University
ADN, Ivy Tech State College
Adolph Patton, RN
Instructor
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
AAS, San Antonio College
James Patton, APRN
Faculty
DNP, University of Arkansas
MSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
Ozlem Paul, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, Texas Tech University
ADN, San Antonio College
Connor Penland, RN
Faculty
BSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
Tere Penland, APRN
Faculty
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, University of Texas Health
Sciences Center
Gregg Pennington
Instructor
DC, Logan University
ASN, Ivy Tech Community College
Elizabeth Petersen, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, Chamberlain College of Nursing
BSN, Chamberlain College of Nursing
Karl Petersen
Instructor
PhD, University of Minnesota
BS, University of Minnesota
Linda Petersen-Rivera, RN
Faculty
MSN, University of New Mexico
BSN, University of New Mexico
BS, University of California, Davis
Sherrell Petty, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, South University
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
Theresa Pomerleau, RN
Faculty
DNP, University of the Incarnate
Word
MSN, University of the Incarnate
Word
BSN, University of Texas Health Sci Ctr
Latasha Praylor, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, Western Governors University
ADN, Amarillo College
Jason Pulido, RN
Faculty
MSN, Walden University
BSN, Midwestern State University
Teresita Ramirez Rosas
Faculty
PhD, Univ of CA-Santa Barbara
MS, Univ of CA-Santa Barbara
Nicole Ranney, RN
Assistant Professor
DNP, American Sentinel College
MSN, University of Phoenix
BSN, University of Iowa
Susan Rapp, APRN
Faculty (Austin)
MSN, University of Texas – Arlington
BSN, University of Texas - Arlington
Michelle Redding, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
Shafaq Rehman, RN
Faculty (Houston)
MSN, Brenau University
BSN, Chamberlain University
Colleen Reid, RN, CCNS
Instructor
DNP, Walden University
MSN, Duke University
Savanah Reilly, RN, CNE
Instructor
BSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
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Jill Resendez, RN
Faculty
MHA, Walden University
BSN, University of Texas Health Sci Ctr
AS, St. Philips College
Nancy Reyes, RN
Instructor
MSN, Galen College of Nursing
BSN, University of the Incarnate Word
Rhiannon Reyes, RN
Instructor
MSN, Galen College of Nursing
BSN, Texas Tech Univ Health Sci Ctr
Jenny Ribera, RN
Faculty (Austin)
BSN, Western Governors University
ASN, Austin Community College
Scheli Richardson, RN
Instructor
BSN, Grand Canyon University
ADN, St. Philips College
LVN, St. Philips College
Kristy Rickman, RN
Instructor
MSN, Galen College of Nursing
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
AAS, Galen College of Nursing
LVN, Medical Careers College
Jennifer Rios-Brown
Instructor
PhD, University of Louisville
MS, University of Kentucky
MS, University of Louisville
BS, University of Puerto Rico
Olivia Riles, RN
Instructor
BSN, Rowan University
AAS, Rowan College – Burlington Co
Sarah Riley, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
ADN, Collin County Community
College
Maria Rivera
Faculty
MA, NY Institute of Tech
BA, NY Institute of Tech
Loukisha Roberts, APRN
Faculty (Dallas)
DNP, Frontier Nursing University
MSN, Walden University
BSN, California State University
Timara Roberts, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, Capella University
ADN, Lamar State College
Renada Rochon, RN
Instructor
DNP, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
MSN, University of New Mexico
BSN, University of New Mexico
Rene Rodriguez, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
Glorytess Romano, RN
Instructor
MSN, Purdue University Global
BSN, Purdue University Global
AAS, Del Mar College
Lori Routsong, RN
Instructor
MSN, Walden University
Denise Ruggio
Faculty
MS, NY Institute of Technology
BS, NY Institute of Technology
Emilia Ruiz, RN
Instructor
MSN, University of Texas - Arlington
BSN, University of Texas - Arlington
AAS, San Antonio College
Sha’ray Runnels, RN
Faculty (Houston)
MSN, University of Cincinnati
BSN, Prairie View A&M University
Rebecca Russell, RN
Instructor
BSN, University of Texas – Arlington
ADN, Mercer County Comm College
Susan Sabu, APRN
Faculty (Austin)
MSN, University of Texas - Arlington
Rheyna Saenz, RN
Instructor
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
ADN, Galen College of Nursing
LVN, Southwest Texas Junior College
Anaafi Sakyi-Addo
Faculty
PhD, University of North Texas
MPH, University of North Texas
MS, University of North Texas
Marco Saldana, Jr., RN
Instructor
BSN, Univ of Texas – Brownsville
LVN, Univ of Texas - Brownsville
Idrisul Sama
Instructor
BS, Long Island University
MS, Long Island University
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Daniel Sanches
Faculty
PhD, Federal University Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
MS, Federal University Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
BS, Federal University of Rio de
Janeiro Brazil
Marla Sanchez, RN, NP-C
Faculty
MSN, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
BSN, Loyola University - Chicago
Monica Santini, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, University of Phoenix
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
ADN, Charity School of Nursing
Waleed Saudi
Faculty
MD, Cairo University
Nakita Savant
Faculty
EdD, St. Mary’s University-Minnesota
MS, St. Cloud State University
BS, St. Cloud State University
John Schreiber, RN
Faculty
DNP, Liberty University
MSN, Regis University
BSN, University of Colorado
Nicholas Schroeder
Faculty
PhD, University of Kansas
MA, Louisiana State University
BA, University of New Orleans
Jeffrey Schwab
Faculty
DC, National University
BS, Indiana University
Laura Scott
Faculty
MS, San Diego State University
BS, CA State Univ-Chico
Steve Scott, APRN
Faculty
MSN, University of Texas – Arlington
AAS, San Antonio College
Christine Sebastian, RN
Instructor
MSN, Chamberlain University
BSN, St. Xavier University
Lisa Sehannie
Faculty
MS, Kennesaw State University
BS, Kennesaw State University
Drew Seelman, RN
Faculty
DNP, Baylor University
MSN, Baylor University
BSN, Creighton University
Lisa Shaffer
Faculty
BS, University of Phoenix
MIS, University of Phoenix
Raheleh Shah, RN
Instructor (Houston)
BSN, Chamberlain University
Sidharth Sharma, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
LPN, ATA College
Naomi Shimamoto, RN
Faculty,
BSN, University of Hawaii-Manoa
April Shipler, RN
Instructor
MSN, Western Governor's University
BSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
Miralexis Shipp, RN
Instructor
MSN, University of Texas – Arlington
BSN, University of Texas – Arlington
ADN, Hallmark University
Ta’sheika Short
Faculty
MS, Alabama A&M University
BS, Alabama A&M University
Erica Shott
Instructor
MS, Mississippi State University
BS, Houston Baptist University
Aisha Siddiqa
Associate Professor
PhD, Victoria University
BS, University of Karachi
Gurkamal Sidhu, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
MSN, Grand Canyon University
ADN, Excelsior University
Sara Siegel, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MBA, Texas Wesleyan University
BSN, Baylor University
Linda Sifuentes, APRN
Faculty (Austin)
MSN, Walden University
BS, Univ of Texas Rio Grande Valley
ASN, Univ of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Kyra Silverio-Prince, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
MSN, University of Texas-Tyler
BSN, University of Texas-Tyler
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Betty Simmons, RN
Instructor
DNP, American Sentinel College
MSN, University of Pennsylvania
BSN, Univ of the Incarnate Word
JaVonni Simmons, RN
Instructor
MSN, Chamberlain University
BSN, Chamberlain University
ADN, Excelsior College
Crystal Sims
Faculty
MS, Delta State University
BS, Delta State University
Amanda Singh, APRN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, Frontier Nursing University
BSN, Indian River State College
ADN, Indian River State College
Megan Smith
Faculty
MS, Ohio State University
BS, Chapman University
Olivia Smith, RN
Faculty
MSN, Texas A&M Univ-Corpus Christi
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
AAS, Galen College of Nursing
LVN, Galen College of Nursing
Jessica Sobczyk, RN
Faculty
BSN, Tarleton State University
Nainita Soni, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
MSN, University of Phoenix
Veronica Spears, RN
Faculty
DNP, Chamberlain University
MSN, Chamberlain University
BSN, Baylor University
Sonya Spencer
Instructor
PhD, Univ of South Alabama
MS, Univ of West Florida
BS, Univ of West Florida
Allison Staley
Assistant Professor
MS, Our Lady of the Lake University
BA, Schreiner University
Kelly Stambaugh
Faculty
MS, Slippery Rock University
BA, Lock Haven University
Emily Stevens
Faculty
MA, Biola University
BS, Liberty University
Beth Stewart
Faculty
MA, Ball State University
BA, Indiana University
Alexandra Stockton, RN
Instructor
BSN, West Coast University
AS, Navarro College
Sam Stodghill
Instructor
PsyD, Spalding University
MA, Spalding University
BA, Emory University
Eric Stratton, RN
Instructor (Austin)
MSN, University of Texas - Austin
BA, University of Texas - Austin
Rhonda Street
Instructor
BS, University of West Florida
MS, University of West Florida
Sally Stroud, RN, ACM, NE-BC
Instructor (Austin)
DNP, University of Texas – Austin
MSN, Texas State University
BSN, University of Texas – Austin
Gabriella Sweet, RN, CNEcl
Instructor
MSN, University of Texas-Brownsville
BSN, University of Texas-Brownsville
AS, Texas Southmost College
Alec Talevich
Faculty
MA, Western Washington Univ
BA, Western Washington Univ
Kimberly Tarla, APRN
Instructor (Austin)
MSN, University of Texas – Austin
BSN, University of Texas – Austin
Mikki Tatum
Instructor
MA, University of Louisville
BA, University of Louisville
James A. Taylor
Faculty
MA, Eastern Kentucky University
BS, Eastern Kentucky University
James M. Taylor
Faculty
PhD, Duquesne University
MA, Texas A&M University
BA, Dallas Baptist University
Patty Taylor
Faculty
MEd, Appalachian State University
BS, Univ of North Carolina
Ashley Tenney, RN
Instructor (Austin)
BSN, Univ of Mary-Hardin Baylor
ASN, Austin Community College
LVN, Austin Community College
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Candice Thomas-Gatewood
Associate Professor
PhD, University of Louisville
MS, University of Louisville
BS, Tennessee State University
Laquece Thomas, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
BSN, West Texas A&M University
Dormel Thompson, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
John Thompson, RN
Faculty
BSN, University of Texas – Arlington
AAS, San Antonio College
LVN, San Antonio College
Teresa Thompson, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
BSN, Capella University
ADN, Concorde Career College
Valerie Thompson, RN
Instructor (Austin)
MSN, Univ of Mary Hardin-Baylor
BSN, Texas A&M University
ADN, Central Texas College
Marissa Tischler, RN
Faculty
BSN, University of Rochester
Cheri Tisdale
Faculty
MS, Clemson University
BS, Francis Marion University
AS, Midlands Technical College
Nelia Torres, RN
Instructor
MSN, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
BSN, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
ADN, Del Mar College
Kirsten Tracy, RN
Faculty
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
BS, Univ of Texas – San Antonio
Maria Tran, RN
Instructor (Houston)
BSN, Grand Canyon University
ADN, Lone Star College
Tequila Traore, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, South University
BSN, South University
ADN, Grand Rapids Community
College
Amy Triola, RN
Instructor (Austin)
BSN, Chamberlain College of Nursing
ADN, Austin Community College
Samantha Troy
Faculty
MS, Shippensburg University
BS, Ohio Wesleyan University
Elizabeth Trujillo Lopez
Assistant Professor
MS, University of Texas - San Antonio
BS, University of Texas - San Antonio
Melissa Tschoertner, RN
Instructor (Austin)
BSN, Univ of Texas Medical Branch
Sofia Vaitsas
Faculty
MS, Northeastern Illinois University
BA, Northeastern Illinois University
BFA, University of Illinois, Chicago
Jessica Valero, RN, CPN, CPEN
Instructor
MSN, University of Texas-El Paso
BSN, Texas Tech Univ Health Sci Ctr
Amber Vaughn, RN
Faculty
MSN, Anderson University
BSN, Marian University
ADN, Marian University
Amy Vaughn, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
MSN, Galen College of Nursing
BSN, Grand Canyon University
ADN, Galen College of Nursing
Karen Vaughan
Instructor
ND, Southwest College of
Naturopathic Medicine
BS, University of South Florida
Elizabeth Vaughn
Associate Professor
PhD, University of Louisville
BS, University of Louisville
MS, University of Louisville
Annette Velarde
Faculty
MEd, Strayer University
PhD, Saybrook University
MA, American Public University
Leonor Velez-Climent
Faculty
DHSc, AT Still University of Health
MS, Univ of Connecticut
BS, American Univ of Puerto Rico
Czar Ver, RN
Instructor
MSN, Capella University
BSN, Galen College of Nursing
Logan, Vigil, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center
BSN, Lubbock Christian University
School of Nursing
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Angelina Villasenor, RN
Instructor
MSN, Texas Tech Univ Health Sci Ctr
BSN, Schreiner University
ADN, Univ of Alaska - Anchorage
Kaitlin Villatoro, RN
Instructor
DNP, Post University
MSN, Angelo State University
BSN, Angelo State University
Ajia Villela, RN
Instructor
BSN, Texas A&M University-Corpus
Christi
Angela Vilo, RN
Instructor
MSN, Texas A&M University-Corpus
Christi
LVN, Centennial College
Shannon Voyles
Instructor
EdD, Northcentral University
MEd, Indiana Wesleyan University
BA, Hanover College
Keith Wain
Instructor
MA, Minnesota State Univ-Mankato
BA, Hamline University
Kathie Waldron, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, Texas Woman’s University
BSN, University of Texas-Arlington
Katrina Walker, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
MSN, University of Texas – Arlington
BSN, University of Texas – Arlington
ADN, Dallas College
Kelly Walker, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
BSN, Texas A&M Univ-Corpus Christi
BS, Texas A&M University
Russell Waltz
Associate Professor
EdD, Maryville University
PhD, University of Kansas
MA, West Chester Univ of
Pennsylvania
MA, University of Kansas
BA, University of South Carolina
Frank Ward, RN
Instructor
MSN, University of Phoenix
BSN, West Texas A&M University
Kelly Wardle, RN
Instructor (Austin)
MSN, Grand Canyon University
BSN, Grand Canyon University
ADN, St. Clair County Comm College
Eric Warrick
Faculty
PhD, Purdue University
MS, Purdue University
BS, Purdue University
Nikki Washington, RN
Instructor (Austin)
MSN, University of Texas
BSN, University of Texas
AS, Austin Community College
Alexandrea Waytes, APRN
Instructor (Dallas)
MSN, Walden University
BSN, Grand Canyon University
Janessa Webster, APRN, FNP-BC
Faculty
MSN, Simmons University
ADN, San Antonio College
Jessica Weems
Faculty
DC, University of Utah
BS, Univ of CA-San Diego
Jami Weidmann
Faculty
EdD, Liberty University
MS, Western Governors University
BS, Averett University
Madison Weisenborn
Faculty
MS, Western Governors University
BS, Ohio University
Liana Wheatley, RN
Instructor (Austin)
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, University of Texas - Arlington
Judy White, RN
Instructor
BSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
Tammi White, RN
Instructor
MSN, Nebraska Wesleyan University
BSN, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Sharon Wight
Faculty
MS, Purdue University Global
MA, Purdue University
BA, Purdue University
Matt Wilkerson
Instructor
MS, University of Tennessee Knoxville
PhD, Northcentral University
BA, Carson-Newman College
Anthony Williams
Faculty
PharmD, East Tennessee State Univ
BS, Carson-Newman Univ
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Carolyn Williams, RN
Faculty (Dallas)
MSN, Chamberlain College of Nursing
BSN, Chamberlain College of Nursing
Terrell Williams
Faculty
MS, Florida State University
BS, Florida State University
AA, Florida State University
Brooklyn Wilson, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
BSN, Texas Tech University
Maggie Wilson, RN
Instructor (Houston)
MSN, Walden University
BSN, University of Colorado –
Colorado Springs
Angelina Wise, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
MSN, Grand Canyon University
BSN, University of Texas – Arlington
AAS, Collin College
Susan Worman, RN
Instructor (Dallas)
BSN, Chamberlain University
AA, Harrisburg Area Comm College
Wendy Wright, RN
Instructor
MSN, Univ of Texas Health Sci Ctr
BSN, Farleigh Dickinson University
Eva Wurdinger, RN
Instructor
MSN, Galen College of Nursing
BSN, University of Texas – Arlington
AS, Alamo Community College
LVN, Alamo Community College
Lori Wynn, RN
Faculty
MSN, University of Texas-Arlington
BSN, University of the Incarnate Word
Eldisa Xhafollari, RN
Instructor
MSN, Oakland University
BSN, Indiana Wesleyan University
Patricia Yarbrough-Buchanan, RN
Instructor (Austin)
MSN, Texas Tech Univ Health Sci Ctr
BSN, Texas Tech Univ Health Sci Ctr
Tara Young
Faculty
EdD, Liberty University
MEd, Alabama A&M University
BS, Oakwood University
Josephine Zamora, RN
Faculty (Austin)
MSN, University of the Incarnate
Word
BSN, University of Texas Health
Sciences Center
Galen College of Nursing
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Mark A. Vogt, Chief Executive Office
July – December 2024
Galen Health Institutes, Inc. dba Galen College of Nursing is a private corporation owned by Isleworth Partners, Inc.
The Board of Directors are Dr. Jane Englebright, Dr. Janice Brewington, Ed Jones, Kathryn M. Mershon, Dr. Sammie
Mosier, Sherri L. Neal.
The corporate officers are Board Chairperson, Dr. Fran Roberts, and Mark A. Vogt, Chief Executive
Officer.
