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Galen College of Nursing San Antonio CampusSTUDENT CATALOG Volume 65, April 20212

Table of ContentsGENERAL INFORMATIONVision, Mission, Goals and Values . 6Our History. 7Accreditations and Approvals . 8Memberships and Affiliations . 8Campus Locations, Amenities and Degree Offerings . 9Galen College of Nursing Administration .10Where to Go When You Need to Know .12ADMISSIONSAdmission to Galen.16Readmission to Galen.20Transfer Policies .21Equal Opportunity, Discrimination, and Harassment Policy .23Students with Disabilities .24Establishing and Maintaining Eligibility for Accommodations .25FINANCIAL INFORMATIONStudent Fees .28Financial Assistance .28Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Policy .30Repeating a Course .31Refunds .32Scholarships .34ACADEMIC POLICIESAcademic Integrity .38Academic Integrity Honor Code .38Licensure for Texas .39Definition of a Credit Hour .39Grading Policies .40Grade Reporting .40Grade Point Average Calculation .40Grading Scale .41Standards for Academic Progression.42Graduation Information .43Courses.44Withdrawing from the Program .46Dismissal .46General Attendance Policies .47STUDENT CONDUCTStudent Right and Responsibilities .52Student Code of Conduct .52Professional Conduct of a Nursing Student .54Resolution of Grievances and Complaints Policy and Procedure .59Dress Code .61Identification Cards .62Copyright Infringement Policy .62CLINICAL POLICIESClinical Placement .68Clinical Attendance Policies .68Clinical Participation Requirements .68Clinical Registration Requirements .68Health Insurance.69Health & Immunization Requirements.69Physical Examination .69Criminal Background Screening .70Fingerprinting and Drug Screening .70Galen College of Nursing San Antonio CampusCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Requirements . 70Clinical Dress Code . 70Clinical Confidentiality. 70STUDENT SERVICESAcademic Advisement . 74Student Orientation . 74Liability Insurance. 74Personal Counseling . 74Loss of Personal Property . 74Technology . 74Library/Learning Resources . 75Name Change . 75Transcripts . 75Career Placement Counseling. 75HEALTH & SAFETY PRECAUTIONSHealth Services . 78Infection Control . 78Building Regulations . 78Parking . 78Electrical Storms . 78Power Failures . 78Cancelled Classes or Clinical Experiences . 78Life Safety Systems . 78Cell Phones . 78Children. 79Food and Beverages . 79Smoking . 79Fire and Evacuation Plan . 79Fire Procedures . 79Medical Emergency . 79Incident Reporting. 80Campus Security . 80Bomb Threat . 81Latex . 81Drug Free Policy. 82Weapons Policy . 83Annual Security Reports. 84Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 87NURSING PROGRAMSNursing Programs . 90Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Program Description . 92Associate Degree in Nursing Program Description. 93Vocational Nursing Program Description . 93General Education . 94Curriculum Plans . 95COURSE DESCRIPTIONSCourse Descriptions .104OTHER RESOURCESHours of .116Academic Calendar.117Faculty Credentials .118STUDENT CATALOG Volume 65, April 20213

www.GalenCollege.eduInformation 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 io/resourcesGalen 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, TexasVolume 65, April 2021Galen College of Nursing San Antonio CampusSTUDENT CATALOG Volume 65, April 20214

Galen College of Nursing San Antonio CampusSTUDENT CATALOG Volume 65, April 20215

Vision, Mission, Goals and ValuesOur VisionWe change the life of one to care for the lives of many.Our MissionGalen College of Nursing, driven by a culture dedicated to expanding access to nursing education, prepares diverselearners to demonstrate excellence and compassion in nursing through an educational approach immersed in innovation,technology, and student support.Our GoalsStudent 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 tocontinuously improve people, programs and services.Relationships - Galen College of Nursing builds trust through collaboration and action in support of a healthy and dynamicorganization, healthcare landscape, and the community at large.Stewardship - Galen College of Nursing responsibly manages fiscal, human, and physical resources to assure stability andgrowth.Our ValuesInclusivity - 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.Galen College of Nursing San Antonio CampusSTUDENT CATALOG Volume 65, April 20216

Our HistoryGalen College of Nursing (Galen) was established by Humana Health Institutes, Inc., nearly three decades ago, solelyfocusing on nursing education. Humana, who in 1989 was positioned as one of the largest insurance providers andhealthcare systems in the country, developed a prelicensure practical/vocational nursing (PN/VN) program in response toa 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 excellencein prelicensure nursing education.Galen officially became Galen College of Nursing in 2005, with the establishment of a prelicensure associate degreenursing (ADN) program at the Florida and Kentucky campuses. As part of Galen’s evolution as a college came the decisionto establish its first independent Board of Directors in 2006. In 2007, Galen established its first new campus in 17 years inCincinnati, Ohio. The College received initial accreditation with SACSCOC in 2013, and in 2014, Galen became a Level IIinstitution upon offering a baccalaureate degree in nursing. In 2019, Galen became a Level III institution upon offering amaster’s degree in nursing.Galen College of Nursing San Antonio CampusSTUDENT CATALOG Volume 65, April 20217

Accreditations and ApprovalsGalen College of Nursing is accredited by the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools Commission onColleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’sdegrees. Questions about the accreditation of Galenmay be directed in writing to the Southern Associationof Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404)679-4500, or by using information available onSACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).Galen consists of a Main Campus located in Kentuckyand branch campuses and extended classrooms inFlorida, Ohio, and Texas. Branch campus accreditation isdependent upon the continued accreditation of theMain Campus.The individual programs offered by Galen College ofNursing are approved by the Board of Directors of theCollege.TexasTexas Board of Nursing333 Guadalupe #3-460Austin, Texas 78701Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardP.O. Box 12788, Capitol StationAustin, TX 78711www.thecb.state.tx.usThe Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board hasgranted a Certificate of Authority to Galen College ofNursing to award the degree listed below:Associate of Applied Science Degree in NursingThis certificate does not constitute accreditation; theissuance of this certificate attests only to an institution’shaving met the Board’s standards established fornonexempt institutions.Questions or complaints about this institution should beaddressed to:Galen and its individual programs have met theeducational standards for accreditation, approval,authorization, or licensure from the following nationaland state organizations:Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardP.O. Box 12788, Capitol StationAustin, TX 78711or email StudentComplaints@thecb.state.tx.usThe baccalaureate degree in nursing program at GalenCollege of Nursing is accredited by the Commission onCollegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite750, Washington, DC 20001; 202-887-6791.Rules governing student complaint procedures, Title 19of the Texas Administrative Code, Rules 1.110-112, canbe found here.The associate nursing program at Galen College ofNursing at the San Antonio Campus located in SanAntonio, Texas is accredited by the:Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing(ACEN)3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400Atlanta, GA 30326(404) 975-5000The most recent accreditation decision made by theACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursingprogram is Initial Accreditation.View the public information disclosed by the ACENregarding this program ramSearch.htm.Galen College of Nursing San Antonio CampusTexas Veterans CommissionP.O. Box 12277Austin, TX 78711-2277(877) 898-3833Memberships and AffiliationsGalen is a member agency of the National League forNursing (NLN). The NLN is a leader in setting nationaleducational standards for the nursing workforce througheducation, development, and research.Galen is a member agency of the Organization forAssociate Degree Nursing (OADN). OADN is the leadingadvocate for associate degree nursing education andpractice, and promotes collaboration in the future ofhealthcare education and delivery.STUDENT CATALOG Volume 65, April 20218

Campus Locations, Amenities and Degree OfferingsGalen College of Nursing consists of a Main Campus located in Louisville, Kentucky and branch campuses and extendedclassrooms located in Cincinnati, Ohio; San Antonio, Texas; and Tampa Bay, Florida. Branch campus accreditation isdependent upon the continued accreditation of the Main Campus.Amenities at the Galen campuses include: multimedia classrooms; library/learning resource centers equipped with computers, high speed wireless Internet access, self-paced videomodules, textbooks, and periodicals; clinical learning laboratories outfitted with highly specialized models, mannequins, and equipment to simulateclinical practice; modern science laboratories; student study and lounge areas; conference rooms; free parking; and, accessible restrooms.Branch Campus – San Antonio:Galen College of Nursing7411 John Smith Drive, Suite 1400San Antonio, TX 78229(210) 733-3056The San Antonio Campus (pictured right) is 68,000 square feet.Nursing programs offered at the San Antonio BranchCampus include the BSN Program, ADN Program, and the VNProgram.Extended Classroom: MethodistGalen College of Nursing8109 Fredericksburg RoadSan Antonio, TX 78229The extended classroom is approximately 20,000 square feet.Nursing programs offered at Methodist include portions of the BSNProgram and the ADN Program.Galen College of Nursing San Antonio CampusSTUDENT CATALOG Volume 65, April 20219