Valerie Fliggins-Gladden, Owner, Director, RN, BSN
I have worked in the nursing field for twenty years, starting my career as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and completing my program at Eastpoint Community College in Baltimore, Maryland. I then attended Harford Community College in Bel Air, Maryland, where I received my Licensed Practical Nurse and later received my Associate in Science and Nursing. I have been a Registered Nurse for the last seventeen years. By recently deciding to further my education as a nurse, through Chamberlain School of Nursing, I received my Bachelor's in Science and Nursing. I am also a Nurse Educator and have been an Allied Health Instructor for many years. My teaching experience includes ten years of Certified Nursing Assistant instruction, two years of Phlebotomy Technician instruction, and six months of Medical Assistant instruction. I am extremely passionate about teaching. My inspiration for opening Guided Hands Academy came from my desire to help my community by providing entry-level education in nursing to combat the nursing shortage by inspiring future Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Nurses. Nursing afforded me the opportunity to make a better life for my children. I strongly believe working in the medical field can you change your life as well.
Our Students say
These students are recognized for maintaining the highest GPA of any student in their program since our institution has been in operation.
"I enjoyed myself… I had fun getting to know new people and learning. The instructor made it easy to understand. Highly recommend 👌🏾"
Melissa Hagan, Medical Assistant, 4.0
"I took the phlebotomy class and it was so great. The teaching style is very interactive and Marquice was extremely helpful with any questions or help I needed. I honestly would recommend this class to anyone who wants to get started in the medical field"
Tamera Burke, Phlebotomy Technician, 4.3
(HIGHEST GPA OF ANY GRADUATE OF GHA)