Nursing Program

The nursing program at Galveston College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Galveston College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 47 years.

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Galveston College (FPC)

1301 W. Roosevelt St., Borger, TX

Galveston College is located in the coastal Texas City of Galveston, which also serves as its namesake. Galveston College currently serves the educational needs of just over 2300 students, approximately 1500 of which are part time students.

These students all enjoy a very competitive annual in-state tuition rate of less than $1500 a year. Out of state costs for Galveston College students are still quite affordable for the needs of most, at a mere $3300 a year.

Financial aid is available and those in need can benefit from the many grants, loans, work-study and scholarship programs to help with the costs of tuition.

Students at Galveston College can earn their associate's degree in a number of popular career fields, including (but not limited to): administrative assistant, computer programming, culinary arts, medical administrative / executive assistant, radiologic technology and science, criminal justice, and many more options.

With its immediate proximity to the beautiful southern Texas coastline, which overlooks the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico, surfing enthusiasts will find Galveston College to be a perfect institution for catching a few waves to break up the rigors of classes and studying.

For those less interested in spending time at the lovely Galveston beaches, might just find the college's short commute to the city of Houston a more attractive draw. Those drawn to the nightlife opportunities of large urban environments, but without the added pressures of living in the big city will find Galveston College to be just what the doctor ordered.

Potential students interested in learning more about the academic opportunities available at Galveston College, can learn more by visiting here.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. FPC offers an associate's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).