Education First

As an Academic Advisor in the Customer Support department with The College Network it is always exciting to follow a customer’s progress from beginning to end. I had the privilege of working closely with a particular customer throughout the majority of her Associate’s in Nursing program whom has just informed me that she completed her ASN and successfully passed her RN Boards.

Karen Walton from Saginaw, Michigan signed with The College Network in September 2009. While I was a new advisor and she a new customer, she trusted me enough to help guide her through her program. Although personal hurdles almost hindered her dream of attaining her associate degree in nursing, and at times she felt like giving up, she persevered and accomplished her goal. I asked that she let me help her, because I knew she would be able to complete her program. Through weekly and then monthly emails regarding her progress, assisting her with her content questions, and overall motivation and support, Karen was able to forge ahead.  Karen not only completed her program within 24 months, but she passed all 12 of her exams on the first attempt! Karen’s story demonstrates that anything is possible if you want it enough. I couldn’t be more proud of her.

It’s moments like these that inspire me and reinforce my decision to dedicate my professional life to the education of others. There is no better feeling in the world than knowing someone else has obtained the same dream I was able to attain, a college degree.

Congratulations again, Karen from not only myself but the entire TCN Family! I wish you nothing but the best in all of your future endeavors!