Galen School Of Nursing-Tampa Bay
Location and Contact Information
11101 Roosevelt BlvdSaint Petersburg, FL 33716
USA
Main Tel: (727) 577-1497
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay is a private, for-profit institution. The Galen College of Nursing also has campuses in the states of Kentucky, Ohio and Texas. The Tampa Bay campus is located in Saint Petersburg, Florida. The campus offers associate’s degree programs in prelicensure practical nursing and LPN to RN bridge programs. The campus also offers online courses.
The Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay offers academic and career counseling services to students. The campus holds in-house job fairs to help students secure attractive placements. It also attracts a number of international students. Financial assistance is available in the form of federal grants and student loans.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- High faculty salary.
- High female/male ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Numerous part-time students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Continuous.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Galen:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | 537 |
| 2 | Helene Fuld College of Nursing | New York, NY | 354 |
| 3 | Galen College of Nursing-Louisville | Louisville, KY | 1,234 |
| 4 | Long Island College Hospital of Brooklyn School of Nursing | Brooklyn, NY | 180 |
| 5 | Casa Loma College-Van Nuys | Van Nuys, CA | 675 |
| 6 | Linfield College-Portland Campus | Portland, OR | 323 |
| 7 | Centura College - Norfolk | Norfolk, VA | 202 |
| 8 | Aquinas College | Nashville, TN | 847 |
| 9 | Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing-Mt Vernon Hospital | Mount Vernon, NY | 139 |
| 10 | Eastwick College | Ramsey, NJ | 753 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 170 | 1 |
| Associate | 113 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 20 |
Students
Student enrollment was 616 in 2009-2010 (465 full-time equivalent).
About 17% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 83% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 21% of the student body. About 20% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 86% are full-time and 14% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 79% Women 79% All 79%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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