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How "We Care" About Customers

Monday, October 15, 2012 by Ein Peck

As a Program Advisor I get to speak with many people on a daily basis who are interested in finding out how they can accomplish their goals.

Goals, of course, vary from person to person. Some are interested in becoming more specialized in their current career such as an LPN who wants to be able to teach nursing by getting an MSN. Other times, it could be someone who has always wanted to get into the legal field and would like to learn how a certificate in Paralegal Studies could help them transition from one industry to the next.

No matter what your goals, you'll always hear two simple phrases from me: "Why are you interested in this particular field?" and "What are your goals for when you receive this education?"

To me, these are two of the most important things a person can know. Sure, everyone wants to make more money--but money can't be the only reason you want to do something.

When I ask these questions, I do it to find out what you are really passionate about. Do you want to teach nursing education because you had a great teacher and wanted to be able to give back in the same way? Are you getting into the legal field because you had a great experience in the past with a lawyer who helped you to solve a problem?

At The College Network, we really do care about our customers. We want to know how we can best help you to achieve your goals. In order for us to do this, we need to know a little bit about you. If you are just going for the money, you're probably not going to have near the drive that is needed to push yourself through a program as someone who is more passionate about their new opportunities.

So if you haven't already, take a moment to ask yourself two questions: "Why am I really doing this?" and "What are my career goals?" If you can answer these questions with answers that you are proud of, nothing can stop you.

Be passionate about what you want and you will soon find that your goals will arrive much faster.

NBNA has Aligned Itself with The College Network to Promote Nursing Education for Members

Monday, August 6, 2012 by Lindsay Schmitt

The College Network is pleased to announce its alliance with the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) — a non-profit nursing organization formed in 1971, which represents 150,000 nurses, nursing students and retired nurses from the United States, Eastern Caribbean and Africa with 83 chapters in 34 states. The formation of this alliance will allow The College Network to further provide working nurses with opportunities to achieve advanced education.

Earlier this year, the NBNA created its Future of Nursing committee to make recommendations regarding the NBNA’s direction and priorities. The relationship with The College Network was formed after the committee stressed the importance of “promoting seamless academic progression for an increase in the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree from 50 to 80 percent by 2020,” following studies released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Institute of Medicine.

When asked about the recent alliance, NBNA president Deidra Walton, JD, MSN, RN said, “NBNA recognizes the invaluable source of knowledge gained from advanced education in nursing and is excited about our alliance with The College Network. Advanced education in nursing will help prepare professional nurses to take on leadership roles at the hospital, the board room and in advanced practice, research and education.”

The College Network is committed to partnering with the nation’s leading healthcare organizations in an effort to help alleviate the nursing shortage by providing a way for nurses to earn the education they need to keep up with changes in healthcare while they continue to work in their field. Education opportunities including associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing will be offered in conjunction with recognized institutions of higher learning to NBNA members.

“The College Network has become a leader in eLearning by offering advanced education opportunities for working adults,” said Gary Eyler, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The College Network. “The ability to work and earn a degree is especially important to nurses who often have irregular hours. We look forward to partnering with the NBNA to advance the future of nursing by making higher education available to their members through flexible, self-paced programs and guaranteed financing options.”

If you are a member of NBNA (or are interested in becoming a member) who would like more information on advance education opportunities available trough The College Network, please contact us by calling 1-877-725-9376 of visit us at www.collegenetwork.com/NBNA today.

The American Assembly for Men in Nursing Adds Delaware Chapter

Thursday, February 23, 2012 by Charles Fox

The American Assembly for Men in Nursing has a new chapter in Delaware, thanks to Chris Foard, RN, MSN. Foard was inspired to become a nurse after his own health issues kept him in the hospital for a year. He hopes to share that same inspiration to place other males on the path to nursing in what has stereotypically and traditionally been viewed as a female profession.

There are about 40 chapters of the AAMN in the country. AAMN's "20 x 20: Choose Nursing" campaign includes a goal for the year 2020 of having 20% of the nursing workforce be men, according to Demetrius Porche, RN, DNS, PhD, AAMN immediate past president. Goals of the AAMN include providing mentoring to male nurses and students, assisting in professional growth, reaching out to junior high and high school students to present the opportunities of nursing careers, and the encouragement of research in men’s health. Becoming an RN is a rewarding career for anyone, and combating gender disparity and stereotypes in nursing is certainly important work. This information comes from a story on Nurse.com.

Motivation

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 by Megan Kirsch

A key to success with any educational endeavor one undertakes is motivation. With any post-secondary program, there is no one forcing you to enroll in a program, attend class or study, complete assignments, and graduate. It is up to each of us to remember the reason why we desired a higher level of education in the first place to keep us going. For many, the possibility of a better way of life motivates us to continue past any periods of struggle and frustration.

If you have reached a plateau with your studies, have you asked yourself: “Why did I choose to begin this program to begin with?” With all the demands of life we can easily lose sight of the things we want and focus on the tasks to accomplish and we become our own worst-enemies. As we get older, expectations set upon us increase, families are born, job responsibilities mount, and we tend to put ourselves last. It’s time that we all begin to put ourselves first! Bettering ourselves as individuals will positively affect all aspects of our lives.

While our distance nursing programs do allow the convenience of working at your own pace on your own schedule, if you need someone in your corner to assure you that you can be successful, contact Academic Support. We Care about your success and the Academic Support team is only a phone call, email, or web chat away.

If you have not yet chosen an educational path to obtain a convenient RN license, advance your nursing education with a BS in Nursing or become an MSN, please call 1-800-39-LEARN for more information on our amazing programs.

I’ll leave with the following quote from famous author Ayn Rand from the critically acclaimed novel, The Fountainhead: “The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.“

When it comes to your education, don’t let anyone get in your way.

Rise In Nursing Program Enrollment Continues

Thursday, December 15, 2011 by Charles Fox

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) reports that there was a 3.9% increase in enrollment for BS in Nursing programs this year. Since the year 2000, there has been an annual rise in nursing school enrollment. from 2009 to 2010, there was a 5.7% increase!

“With the Institute of Medicine and other leading authorities calling for significant increases in the number of nurses with baccalaureate and graduate degrees, moving to prepare a more highly educated nursing workforce has become a national priority,” said AACN President Kathleen Potempa, quoted on ModernHealthCare.com.

What does this mean to you? If you are an LPN--go for RN status! Associate prepared or Diploma RN? Think about the online BS in Nursing or the RN to MSN program! BSN Nurse? Time for the MSN! The demand for nurses continues to increase, but so do educational expectations. Research The College Network and see how we can help you to become more competitive in the ever-expanding nursing field!

Preemptive Strike!

Thursday, September 22, 2011 by Charles Fox

Working in Appointment Coordinating for The College Network, I witness firsthand the full spectrum of nurses' attitudes regarding continuing education online. Everything from flat-out disinterest, to casual interest, to curiosity, to excitement, and unfortunately even desperation. One end of the spectrum reflects people who are comfortable where they are and really feel no need to spend the time or money to take the next step. The other end represents people whose jobs have been eliminated or who cannot find jobs in the first place and see no other choice than to obtain the education necessary to keep them competitive in their career field.

The question is, why wait until it is too late? The time to take the next step is now; it's about being proactive in regards to job security and job advancement rather than reactive. LPNs and LVNs are realizing that they need to become RNs, and many RNs who are either holders of associate degrees or are diploma nurses are realizing that a BSN or MSN not only makes sense, but is becoming the expectation.

The other good thing about being preemptive is that The College Network's degree programs are structured around your busy schedule. Here at The College Network, we understand that you work crazy hours and often have a family to raise on the side. Our self-paced, online programs are made for busy people like you. So do what you do best, and keep it moving---give us a call today! 1-800-39-LEARN

Back to School

Monday, August 22, 2011 by Landon Jones

For many of you it's that time of the year. I can tell because the other day while I was out buying groceries, I noticed that "End of Summer" shift. Children's faces were frowned, and parents had great big smiles. Their vacation was slowly beginning and their children's were slowly coming to a end... Back to School shopping was in full effect.

Last week, while speaking with nurses who have children, you could hear it in their voices. They didn't even have to say it, but school was back in session.

All hail the school bell as it lures children away from leaving toys around the house and twenty-four hour Sponge Bob sessions...

For parents with college-bound youth, it may be a little hard to let your baby go but also understand, once they cross that threshold into semi-adulthood - YOU HAVE THE HOUSE BACK! When my mom dropped me off my freshmen year of college, she cried. The next 3 times she couldn't get me out of the car soon enough, and when she picked me up my senior year, she cried again.

I joke of course, they were tears of joy but during those four years of discovering myself, my mother did the same. Her hair styles changed as mine did, she went outside more, and she began the process of going to college as well.

As fall approaches and the noise levels in your homes decrease, definitely think about going back to school yourself. Think about the many programs The College Network offers to mothers, fathers, uncles, aunts, and grandparents who want to receive nursing degrees. Did I mention that you don't have to travel to Colorado to become a MSN at Regis University or to New York or Indiana for LPN, LVNs and Paramedics seeking a RN Program with no waiting list.

The College Network offers distance nursing programs that people pursue while on their lunch breaks, weekends, and while kids are in school. If it sounds like something that you would be interested in, you can learn more about nurses just like you who have completed our programs. Visit www.mytcnstory.com.

Landon, Appointment Coordinator

Nursing in Strides - Nikki Ordonez

Friday, May 6, 2011 by College Network

I was never one of those girls that knew at 3 that I was destined to become a nurse. I believe your family and your faith make you who you are. I was married right out of high school. My husband and I, both 18, had not a clue what we would do with our lives. I started general education courses at the local community college and he started courses to become and HVAC tech. Later that year in October we had our first child.

Now she's the one that set my nursing career in motion. On our second sonogram (you know, the one my mom thought was unnecessary) my doctor noted that our baby had gastroschisis. This meant that part of her abdominal wall had not properly closed and her intestines were free-floating. We were sent to a specialist and referred to a surgeon. It's scary enough to know that you're having your first child but we were faced with having our first who would be taken directly to surgery. We were even told we wouldn't be able to hold her.

Six weeks before she was due, a sonogram showed some constriction and fearing that any constriction would strangle her bowels, I was told I would be having a c-section. There was our miracle. Four pounds eight ounces of screaming fighter. And we did get to hold her before her 6 hour surgery. She spent 30 days in the neonatal intensive care. The nurses there were amazing. My doctor let me stay a full week rather than a shorter stay so that I could go down stairs and see her. (I had driving restrictions when I got home, which let's face it aren't going to stop any mother.)

The nurses there showed me how to pump and despite over two weeks with an NG tube and TPN I was able to nurse her for the first time on Thanksgiving day. (The NICU cradles each had baby hand print turkeys that said my first thanksgiving. Hers still makes me cry.) I knew that I was destined to share this kind of work.

Nursing is as much about the care provided as the love shown by those who give it. I have just completed my LVN-RN bridge and have already begun the process of learning more to earn my RN-MSN degree.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Name: Nikki Ordonez
From: Texas

Life struggles, but I made it - Gloria Martin

Thursday, April 28, 2011 by College Network

It has taken me 20 years to become a Nurse. I finished high school in 1979 and was a CNA when I graduated. My teacher encouraged me to be a nurse due to my good grades/clincial in her class past two years of school.

Nursing class was full so I entered the ORT program and graduated. I got married had three children and could not go back to school until I was divorce in 1993. I got my CNA II in 1993, and my salary increased a little. My employer was always pushing me to go back to school, but I just had to find a way to make it happen. I worked hard being a single parent, but I knew I had to go on to school.

When my oldest child graduated in 1999, she said mommy you can get into school now. I started to school in 1999-2000 and in 2004, I was being pinned as a LPN graduate. WOW!!!

I said,"I'm finish now". But, I just could not stop. I still had others pushing me to go on to be an RN. In 2008, I graduated with an Associate Degree in Nursing (RN)working full time with a new grand baby joined my family all at home with me and one in college. GOD is GOOD!!!

Now, I'm thinking about or trying to make that BSN bridge to MSN. My granddaughter is now 10-years-old and still at home with mema. I LOVE NURSING!!!!

Name: Gloria Martin
From: North Carolina

Doing Something for Someone Else- Krishanda

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 by College Network

I decided to become a nurse as soon as I graduated from high school. However, then it was for all the wrong reasons. I wanted it because it paid well. However, God didn't want that to be the reason, and He made it evident. Right out of school, I became pregnant and wasn't able to attend a 4-year college. So, I got my medical assistant degree, because I had to do something that was fast and easy.

Eight months later, I had a new job and a new baby. Well, then my grandmother found out she had cancer. I was constantly over at her house taking care of her when I could. In March 2006, the cancer took her. Later that year, my grandfather also found out he had cancer and passed away in November 2006. I was absolutely devastated.

Then, in January 2007, one of my closest friends had a baby girl. When she was very young, she started having seizure episodes but the doctor didn't believe her. I told her that she needed to record them and show the doctor. It was later determined that her daughter had a rare DNA disorder. During that year, I went with my friend to many different specialists and hospital appointments and determined that I wanted to make a change.

It was then that I decided to go back to school and obtain my nursing degree because of my new found passion of caring for others. However, I was a single mother with a toddler and no family to turn to. So I started in 2008 doing night classes and obtained my LPN. Then I went back again to transition and will finally have my RN in a few months!! I hope to later obtain my MSN and give back to my community with a non-profit clinic or something of that sort.

Name: Krishanda Kirchne
From: Indiana

What Are Some of the Benefits of Becoming an RN?

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 by Joel Kimzey

There are many benefits of becoming an RN. Not only will an RN receive higher financial compensation than an LPN, but the nature of the work can be more interesting. RNs tend to work more closely with the physician than an LPN, so they really get a chance to see the big picture in terms of treatments.

There is a high demand for registered nurses all over the world and this is expected to grow exponentially as we make our way further into the millennium. There will be an estimated 1,000,000 open nursing positions before 2020.

In terms of career prospects, hospital management usually will only consider RNs for becoming the unit nurse, staff nurse, or head nurse. Of course, if you have a BS in Nursing you will be able to move further up than with an ADN.

If you're an LPN who would like to earn your RN or an RN who wants your BSN and/or MSN, contact The College Network at www.collegenetwork.com. A variety of degree programs that will allow you to work full time, never sit in a classroom, and earn your regionally accredited associate degree in nursing, BS in Nursing degree or MS in Nursing degree from leading universities by fitting your education around your life instead of your life around your education are available!

LVN Jobs in South Texas

Saturday, November 13, 2010 by Eddie Perez

The Rio Grande Valley is a group of towns on and near the south Texas border. It has been a great area for nurses to find work. The job opportunities have been generous to both RNs and LVNs over the past years.

However, in recent months, the main conversation among LVNs has been about job security. Nurses have seen a gradual decline in the job market for LVNs for the past year. It has become even more competitive than ever before. Some healthcare employers have stopped hiring LVNs. It used to be that there were plenty of jobs in home health, but there have been some home health agencies that have laid off LVNs and gone to RN staff only. Several nurses have commented that they believe the changes in government and healthcare have been a significant contributing factor.

As a Program Advisor for The College Network, I meet with nurses every week who are looking to explore their options in continuing with their education. With The College Network’s partner universities & colleges, I am able to present to them with distance education programs from fully accredited schools. Lately, I have been meeting with more LVNs who are looking at their options in earning an associates degree in nursing. Although we have several good campus based programs in our area, most nurses do not want to sacrifice work or family at this point in their lives. They know they need to secure their careers and they are exploring alternate options in distance education.

My wife Rosie joins me in meeting with nurses here in the Rio Grande Valley and we love to be able help with their goals for ADN, BSN, and MSN degree programs.

My name is Eddie Perez and you may contact me for more information at eddie.perez@collegenetwork.com

Student with Two Certifications Earns Third in Project Management

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 by College Network

Shawn Camp knows a thing or two about becoming certified in his field. He already has his Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and his Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) certificates. “I have a bachelor’s in computer information,” Shawn said. “I wanted to earn my Certificate in Project Management because that certification places you in the middle of everything that a corporation wants in an employee.”

Because he’s originally from Boston, Mass., Shawn found the opportunity to earn his Project Management Certificate from Boston University Corporate Education Center very enticing. The fact that he could earn the certificate completely online also caught his interest. “The nearest school to me that offers this program is four hours away. Online education was just a much better option for me in this case,” Shawn said.

With all the education that Shawn continues to accumulate, he hopes to one day be a network administrator or to be able to run his own computer firm. “I’m really excited to just get this experience and move on from there. I want to see where it takes me,” he said. “This certificate shows your willingness to learn, your ability to take on more responsibilities, adds more weight to your resume and, in some cases, even gets your foot in the door.”

Coming from a technology background, Shawn knows the importance of keeping up with trends in today’s highly technical world. “Technology changes every six months,” Shawn said. “If you can keep up with everything that’s changing in today’s world, you’ll be all the more valuable to employers.”

Have you been considering going back to school, whether it be for a certificate or a degree? Let The College Network help you meet your goals! The College Network works to offer online degrees from leading universities. Our distance nursing degrees include MS in Nursing Management, LVN to BSN programs, Associate Degree in Nursing online, Online Paramedic to RN program, Bachelor of Nursing programs, RN to MSN Bridge Programs and more. Our certificate programs include: project management and PMP preparation courses, paralegal, lean six sigma green belt, hospitality, human resources and more.

Be Aware of the Differences Between Nationally and Regionally Accredited

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 by College Network

An article on cnn.com last week reiterated what I'd been taught when I came to work for The College Network: make sure you know if the school you're planning to attend is regionally or nationally accredited. There's a big difference.

For one thing, nationally accredited schools will often accept credits from regionally accredited schools, but regionally accredited schools typically do not accept credits from nationally accredited schools. This could be a big deal if you decide to take undergrad classes at one type of school and want to transfer to a different school. Students who have neglected to thoroughly research their options have found themselves stuck without a degree and in debt because they weren't aware of the differences before signing contracts.

Nationally accredited schools tend to offer cheaper tuition, but keep in mind that with scholarships and financial aid, regionally accredited schools can become much more affordable.

No one choice is right for every person, but students should be sure to do their research before determining which type of accreditation is right for them.

With The College Network you can be sure that the education you're receiving is affordable and safe. We only work with regionally accredited schools so you can be sure you're getting the best education possible. The College Network offers online degrees from leading universities including: inexpensive nursing degrees, RN to MSN bridge programs, accelerated RN to BSN, and even LVN to BSN programs.

One Amazing RN Who Earned Her RN Online With the Help of The College Network

Monday, August 9, 2010 by Joel Kimzey

Recently, I had the privilege of talking to one very amazing RN by the name of Charlotte Durivage. Charlotte began her ASN program with The College Network back in 2008 right after graduating from LPN school. Before becoming a nurse, Charlotte was a waitress at a local restaurant. Her childhood dream was always to be a nurse. She wanted her RN because she felt limited in what she could do because of her license and combined with the fact she was only making about half of what the RNs were making was very frustrating for her.

She told me a traditional campus based program would never work for her because she was raising four children and taking care of her handicapped grandmother who lived with her. She was proud of the example she set for her children by earning a college degree. She felt that the way she earned her RN-self study and online, proved to her employer she was a self-starter and could work with little to no supervision. She was able to finish her RN degree and graduate just over one year after becoming an LPN without ever once stepping foot into a college classroom. She didn't have to wait to get started. In fact, when her local The College Network program advisor sat down with her to explain our LPN to RN on-line program, she decided to get started that very day. She was left with her first course that she started studying that evening!

She and her husband just bought a beautiful home! What a joy it is to see someone like Charlotte improve her life, her family and those she cares for by earning her RN! Charlotte is now enrolled into a on-line RN to MSN program! She told me if she could do our program, any LPN could as well.

Education and a college degree are the keys to so much that is good in this life. Why wait for the wait time to get started when the right time will never come? Charlotte could have waited for the right time-she had the perfect excuse-taking care of four children, a handicapped grandmother and working full-time outside of the home as a nurse. The right time to start a college degree is now. Today! With The College Network there are no waiting lists! One can literally start studying today. If you are tired of waiting and want to break out of the lifestyle you find yourself in, contact The College Network today and learn how you too can earn your LPN to RN online.

MS in Nursing Education

Saturday, July 31, 2010 by The College Network Web Team

Successful graduates of an MSN education program enjoy many benefits in the healthcare industry. A masters degree in nursing education can help graduates understand the many nuances that are involved in the field of healthcare, as well as the broad scope of disciplines that are available to be trained. In addition to the deep level of knowledge that you'll attain with a masters degree in nursing education, the holder of the degree will be equipped with the education to qualify for greater career opportunities.

There is great demand for highly skilled nurse graduates with in-depth knowledge of the way the health system works. There are possibilities to be hired by national government agencies, private healthcare management organizations, Medicare, insurance companies, in addition to colleges and universities. As a result, an nurse who also has a masters in education could enjoy significantly increased earnings as opposed to a nurse who does not have these additional degrees.

If you're thinking that this is the right path for you, using The College Network and its partner universities for an online masters degree in nursing education program may be your best option. These degrees allow you to work in your chosen field while attaining a higher education that will go a long way to proving your leadership abilities.

Below are a few benefits to an online masters degree in nursing education program:

Your Schedule is Flexible

Many nursing graduate students have to hold full-time jobs while managing families and other life responsibilities while they achieve their goal of completing a nursing graduate degree. Commuting back and forth between school and work can often become a task which is too large to take on. With an online nursing degree, these transportation hassles are eliminated, and the student can focus on education.

More Time for Learning

In the same vein as the transportation, online nursing students tend to have more time in their day to do the things that make a difference in their careers, such as reading course materials, doing exercises, and adequately preparing for their workday.

Interaction with Classmates and Instructors

The Internet allows for an enhanced communication between individuals. This makes it easier to express your views, ask questions and participate in ongoing discussions via e-mail, chat, and discussion boards, which allows you to stay in touch with peers even when you're not physically present.

Become A Nurse Educator With An MSN in Nursing Education

Thursday, July 1, 2010 by The College Network Web Team

As the duties of nurses at all levels become more complex and specialized, the need for skilled nurse educators continues to grow. If you’re an RN (with or without a BSN) or an experienced teacher with an interest in health care, becoming a nurse educator can lead to a challenging and rewarding career.

Earning an MS in Nursing Education allows you to combine clinical experience and academic coursework to train the nurses of tomorrow. With an MSN degree, you can teach student nurses in hospitals and clinics where they work and offer continuing education in the classroom to experienced nurses. Nurse educators also teach advanced courses in nursing specialties, such as pediatrics, oncology, and emergency care, instruct the public and assist with research.

Many graduate schools and university medical centers offer an MS in Nursing Education as a way to alleviate the continuing shortage of nurses and nursing faculty. Potential students have to wait as long as three years to get into good nursing schools which only worsens the problem.

Online nursing education programs help solve the shortage by letting nurses work around their busy schedules with a combination of online classes, on-campus courses and medical facility practicums. In addition, some courses can be “tested out” with a college equivalency exam using test preparation materials offered by The College Network, among others. Passing the exam allows the course credits to be transferred to the participating college.

For more information regarding online nursing education degrees, go online to The College Network.

Earning a Nursing Degree

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 by The College Network Web Team

The College Network and the universities associated with it provide an excellent way for you to return to school and earn your nursing degree. By earning your RN license, you will be opening up brand new career paths that you had never before known were out there.

The nursing industry is booming in the United States, but there are not enough qualified nurses to fill all of the available positions. That is why it is so important for young adults to consider earning a nursing degree. Due to the shortage of nurses in the country, demand for nurses is increasing. This means that students who fulfill registered nursing requirements will be able to receive the pay that they have always deserved.

Earning your nursing degree is easier than you might think. The College Network has provided prospective students with all of the information they will need to find a university that will fulfill their educational and career goals. More information about The College Network and the universities associated with it can be found here. You will be able to research the different programs you can pursue in order to become an RN, BSN, or MSN.

There are so many options available to graduates of an accelerated RN program, and you can find out more about those options by beginning your research online today.

Get a Nursing Degree - The College Network Online

Monday, June 7, 2010 by Jeannie Pennington

In the past, the only way to get a college degree was to attend classes at a local college or university, but in today's world online education is becoming more and more popular. For those who work full time and have families, the online format is increasingly the most viable solution.

At THE COLLEGE NETWORK our many partner colleges and universities accept previous credits and offer the solution for completing general education courses. Best of all, NO WAITING PERIODS. The degree of your dreams can be started today with no wait.

Nursing Degrees through THE COLLEGE NETWORK and its partners include LPN to RN, LPN to BSN, BSN completion, RN to MSN, and MSN. Work at your own pace and start today. No classroom attendance requirement.

All regionally accredited partner colleges and universities, and all nursing programs are accredited.

THE COLLEGE NETWORK
"Education Inspired by Lift"

www.collegenetwork.com/pennington
jeannie.pennington@collegenetwork.com

Student Uses The College Network to Help Reach Her Goal of Becoming a Nurse Educator

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 by TCN Success

Intrigued by a postcard in the mail about The College Network, psychiatric RN Ann Celeya attended a seminar explaining her options for earning her MSN. “The seminar made it sound so doable since it was connected to the online Regis Program. I was excited about the online option so that I could continue working while I earned my degree,” Ann said.

With the dream of teaching psychiatric nurse practitioner courses, Ann focused her degree in nursing education. She found all the time she could to study her Comprehensive Learning Modules, using her free time at home and breaks at work to make sure she was prepared for exams. “The Comprehensive Learning Modules are very well structured and user friendly. They prepare the learner for success,” she said.

Since her graduation from the Regis University MS in Nursing program in 2007, Ann has started her classes to become a nurse practitioner. She hopes to combine her degrees to become a nurse educator when she finishes in December of 2011.

For students just starting out with The College Network, Ann offers this advice, “Set a goal and stick with it. With the help of TCN, you can get where you want to be.”