“I have been an LPN for 20 years and knew that it was time to get my RN. I have procrastinated for many years but made a promise this year to start the program,” says Associate of Science in Nursing degree customer Cecilia Portillo.
“I received an email from a friend with The College Network information attached. When I called and met with Krista, it seemed very clear to me that this was the way to go,” Cecilia says of her decision to enroll in the online nursing degree program. “I have had many co-workers who did a self-study, go-at-your-own-pace program. They didn't have access to the online and phone support that The College Network provides. I can call anytime and someone always answers my questions.”
Cecilia admits that earning an advanced degree takes time and dedication. “It is hard sometimes. When you have young children and a full time job you think, ‘Wow, I just can't do it!’ but I have found that when I tell my family I need study time they are more than supportive of me and give me the time I need. I even have my children quiz me with the key words or the objectives.
Cecilia did it and so can you! Read more of her inspiring story or call 1-800-395-1014 to speak to a Program Advisor today.
Earning a Master of Science in Nursing degree has a purpose for Carla Stevens that goes beyond advancing her credentials. “I intend to travel to third world countries and teach nursing to the locals. Too many times, we send missionaries oversees, and we can teach the people to help themselves. I am traveling to Africa this summer to start the mission,” Carla said.
Carla learned about The College Network® from a representative who visited her office. “He made me so excited about starting and made it so easy for me to start,” she said.
According to Carla, The College Network makes it easier to manage your daily responsibilities and earn a degree. Read more about Carla's experience with The College Network, here.
Kristy Purvis had known for about a decade that she wanted to advance her nursing degree. “I knew that I wanted to advance my degree as soon as I graduated from LPN school; however, time got away from me. I looked up one day and realized that I had been a nurse for almost 10 years and still had not gone back to get my RN,” Kristy said.
The desire to obtain her RN was already there for Kristy, but a major change within her role at work is what pushed her to enroll in an Associate of Science in Nursing degree program. “I was also motivated when I was promoted from Assistant Director of Nurses to Corporate Nurse and realized that I had advanced as far up the ladder as I possibly could with my current licensure. I want to be a Director of Nurses, but you have to be an RN,” she said
Kristy chose to earn her advanced nursing degree online with help from The College Network®. She likes that the program is self-paced, allowing her to complete her degree on her own time. She also said the program was more affordable than other programs she researched due to The College Network’s unique financing options.
Read more of Kristy's success story here.
A love for learning is what motivated Michelle to advance her education. “I love the fields of nursing and education. I enjoy learning more about medicine and how it applies to life so that I can educate those around me also. Since earning my practical nursing degree in 2007, I have wanted to continue my education in order to obtain my RN license,” she explains.
Michelle wanted a program that would be convenient for her lifestyle, which is what led her to The College Network™. “I did a search online for programs that did Licensed Practical Nurse to RN online without a lot of clinicals. I needed to be able to continue working while going to school. The College Network provided that for me through Excelsior College. My TCN representative helped me pick a program that worked with my schedule and finances,” Michelle comments.
Michelle has completed her online nursing degree program and has had great success since. Read more about Michelle's journey earning her degree and the changes it has brought to her life, here.
Arlene enrolled in an online Associate of Science in Nursing degree program with help from The College Network™. “I learned about The College Network from a friend whom I worked with for a brief while. My friend happened to stop by my place of employment and informed me she was continuing her education to become an RN,” Arlene says.
Prioritizing your time and sticking to a schedule is what Arlene says it takes to successfully balance everyday life with earning a degree. “Yes, there are challenges with being a student and balancing everyday life. It is impossible to explain to a four-year-old child that you are studying to improve life for him. As a student, however, you have to learn to prioritize. Setting a daily schedule and sticking to it has been the best balance for me.”
Staying focused on her goal is what motivated Arlene throughout her educational journey, and she has been very successful in doing so. Read more of Arlene's inspirational story or visit our web site to learn more about about our online nursing degree programs.
After working as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for a long time, Elizabeth Hill decided to begin working towards her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from
Indiana State University with help from
The College Network™.
“I thought it would be a great way to earn my BSN that would be a lot more convenient as a working, divorced mom. I need to earn more income, and becoming an RN is the way to go for me since I love the nursing field and have been an LVN for 27 years now,” Elizabeth explains.
Not only does Elizabeth like the convenience of earning her nursing degree online, she also says this is more affordable than some of the traditional colleges she looked into.
Find out how Elizabeth stays motivated to earn her degree by reading more of her story, or call 1-800-395-1014 to find out how you can begin your online educational journey.
Ian Stewart became a paramedic in 2010. Although he loves his job, a life-changing event has led him to consider a new career. “My wife is pregnant with our second child. I’m a paramedic now, and I like the work. I’m proud of what I do, but it simply doesn’t pay very well. Using my certifications as a springboard to a better paying job just seemed logical,” he said.
Ian decided to pursue his Associate of Science in Nursing degree. After researching various programs, he chose to earn his degree online through Excelsior College® with help from The College Network™. “The College Network offered the most resources for the best rates—not to mention the fact that, with this program, I don’t have to be online at specific times or write papers. It’s a no-nonsense, streamlined program,” Ian said.
To Ian's surprise, earning a degree online has proved to be very efficient and productive. "I didn't realize prior to this course of study how much time in class is occupied by things not related to actual learning - roll call, class breaks, having to settle a class down, even time spent while the teacher answers other student's questions. That all adds up. With the self-paced learning, you can move a lot faster," Ian explained.
Continue reading Ian's success story here.
“I have always wanted to be an RN,” says Alecia Howard, who is a customer of The College Network and working toward her Associate of Science in Nursing degree program. For Alecia, earning an advanced degree means increasing her knowledge base as well as her earning potential, but her biggest inspiration is her family.
“I needed to secure our future a little better,” says Alecia. “Our kids like seeing me study because they see that grown ups have to study to learn too. They do not whine about doing their homework anymore because they know that even adults do things that they don’t want to.”
Part of Alecia’s recipe for success in the program is finding the right balance between studying and her other responsibilities. By doing this, Alecia doesn't have to sacrifice work or family time.
Read more of Alecia's success story, or call 1-800-395-1014 to find out more about convenient online degree programs that can be earned from leading universities with the help of The College Network.
After a long career as an LPN, Cecilia Portillo made the decision to go back to school and advance her education in an effort to move up the career ladder. “I have been an LPN for 20 years and knew that it was time to get my RN. I have procrastinated for many years but made a promise this year to start the program.”
Cecilia originally learned about The College Network from a friend and after doing her research decided to enroll in the online Associate of Science in Nursing degree program. “I have had many co-workers who did a self-study, go-at-your-own-pace program. They didn't have access to the online and phone support that The College Network provides. I can call anytime and someone always answers my questions.”
Cecilia admits that earning an advanced degree takes time and dedication. “It is hard sometimes. When you have young children and a full time job you think, ‘Wow, I just can't do it!’ but I have found that when I tell my family I need study time they are more than supportive of me and give me the time I need. I even have my children quiz me with the key words or the objectives.”
The support of her family, along with her dedication, is what is helping Cecilia be so successful in the online nursing degree program. Read more of Cecilia's inspiring story or call 1-800-395-1014 to learn how you can sign up to earn your advanced nursing degree.
“To become a registered nurse has always been a desire of mine, but I started a family before completing school. So, after my children were all grown and out of school, I decided it was my turn,” says Emily Burton who is earning her Associate of Science in Nursing Degree and is a customer of The College Network.
For Emily, it was important to find a degree program that did not interrupt her life. With The College Network, she is able to study at her own pace while continuing to work full time. “Study at your own pace while working a full-time job does work. There are no deadlines to make, no grades to stress over, and no interrupting my day to go to class,” Emily says. “I study at least two to three hours at night. The Comprehensive Learning Modules™ are great. They cover so much material that is presented in the tests. The glossary and testing at the end of each chapter help prepare you for the exam,” Emily explains.
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story to see how she is successful in her online nursing degree program.
Like many LPNs, Holly Ashley wanted more opportunity for her career. She knew the only way to achieve her goals was to earn her RN, which is why she enrolled in an online Associate of Science in Nursing Degree program with help from The College Network.
Holly found great success when using The College Network's Comprehensive Learning Modules. "It’s a great way to break down hard to study textbooks. It’s like someone took the notes from the textbooks for you. I love actually being able to have it in print to take wherever I need to, to study,” she says.
Holly admits she had some fears about going back to school as an adult learner, but thanks to the friendly support team with The College Network, her fears subsided. Holly has been successfully passing her exams and is enjoying being back in school.
To find out more about Holly's experience and how she is successful in her online degree program, click here.
An unexpected life event is what led Karen Burns, customer of The College Network, to earn her Associate of Science in Nursing Degree through an online program. “I was in a traditional associate program when I had a medical issue happen,” Karen says. “At that time, I needed to find a better way to become an RN after missing too much time in school.”
Karen has a passion for learning and for reading educational material, so for her, an online degree program was a perfect fit. “I am the kind of person who only reads educational material because I love to learn, so I figured what better way to do this than to read material towards my degree,” says Karen.
Karen tried the traditional classroom approach to education, but found that to be more intimidating than online education due to all the different age groups and personalities. She really likes The Comprehensive Learning Modules that The College Network provides.
“My favorite part about The College Network material is that it’s already broken down for you. It is more straight forward than being in a classroom and having 13 nursing books in which you have to go to different chapters and read hundreds and hundreds of pages," says Karen.
Read more of Karen's success story here.
For Sherry Luckenbaugh, earning her online nursing degree was more than just a career move. "My dream had been to become an RN." Sherry was working as an LPN when she decided to enroll in the Associate of Science in Nursing Degree program. "I was encouraged to use
The College Network from my coworker," she says.
Sherry is enjoying the experience of being back in school. "It feels wonderful to continue my education as an adult learner and has increased my self esteem." Developing a study routine has helped her stay on track in the program.
When she needed help, Sherry turned to The College Network for support. “I really appreciated the helpfulness and kindness of the academic advisors through The College Network,” Sherry said.
Read more of Sherry's inspiring story
here, or if you would like more information on our online degree programs, call
1-800-395-1014.
Pam Sleet has an important job in value engineering and decided to earn her Lean Six Sigma online so she could gain job related knowledge without interrupting her personal life.
“My role requires me to collaborate with the manufacturing and supply chain teams,” Pam says. “The LAM can elevate my credibility with these groups and provide a common language of engagement. It also equips me with tools to use in process development/assessment.”
In addition to her daily responsibilities at work, Pam must travel often, so the flexibility of Purdue University’s online Lean Six Sigma program was what made earning a certificate possible for her.
“Having the course available via the Internet was convenient and conducive to different time zones and locations. It allowed sufficient flexibility to accommodate my schedule,” Pam said. The fact that the coursework was clear and concise is what she says she liked best about the program.
Read more of Pam's story or call The College Network at 1-800-395-1014 to learn more about online certificate programs.
"Online education makes returning to school more manageable. Make no mistake, online education is not easy. It requires commitment, motivation and self-discipline, and lots of hard work. The expectations of Regis University online students were the same as the graduate students on campus," Sheila Blackmur said of her experience earning her online Master of Science in Nursing degree with help from The College Network.
Sheila had a busy schedule that included working full time and taking care of her family. She was able to balance her education with her daily responsibilities thanks to all of the support she received from her family during her program. Sheila also felt very supported by other students who were enrolled in the same online program she was.
"I interacted with other students in every course I took, such as through group work and projects. We interacted via chat rooms, telephone conversation, email and discussion boards. It was very comforting to know that your classmates were experiencing some of the same happiness, stress and anxiety. It was also great to work with classmates from all over the United States," Sheila explained.
Read more of Sheila's inspiring
story or call
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Lloyd Snider is a single dad of two sons, a caretaker for his elderly father and a full time paramedic. For Lloyd, his 23 years of service as a paramedic, working 24 hour shifts at a time and lifting lots of heavy loads, has taken a toll on his body.
“I am nearing the end of my [paramedic] career. Health care is a logical choice for me, so nursing was a great choice,” Lloyd says. His two sons are both in college and Lloyd has used that to motivate himself. “My goal is to get a degree before each of my boys finish,” he explains.
“This has not interfered with any aspect of my life. It’s self paced, so any pressure is self applied—which is really cool because a traditional college would disrupt your life,” Lloyd says. “It’s really excellent for someone who has the kind of commitments I do, but still wants to pursue a degree. This is really career based education and it’s kind of refreshing.”
Read more of Lloyd Snider's inspiring story or or call 1-800-395-1014 to learn more about how The College Network's online Paramedic to RN program from an accredited university can change your life.
A life changing event is what led Tamara Tuller to enroll in an online Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree program. She was immigrating to
Canada with her husband, a Canadian, who owns a fishing resort there. “I wanted my education to be on par with the standards for registered nurses in
British Columbia,” Tamara said.
Tamara chose to earn her bachelors degree from Indiana State University with help from The College Network, and she admits she was nervous about online education. “It was very hard to do my classes online at first because I was so computer illiterate when I started, but I figured it out. Then I really appreciated the flexibility it provided. I could even go to British Columbia before we moved to work on finishing our house and still keep up with my lessons.”
Since earning her Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree Tamara has taken on a new job that she really enjoys. To see how Tamara became successful in her online degree program, read more of her inspiring story here. If you want to speak to a Program Advisor about how The College Network can help change your life call 1-800-395-1014.
Rochelle Dukes had thought about becoming a paralegal for years, but kept putting it off until her employer pushed her to move forward with the idea. Rochelle chose to earn her Paralegal Certificate from
Boston University with help from The College Network™ based on research she had done and recommendations from two of her co-workers who went through the program.
“I was nervous at first because even though I have been in the legal field working as a paralegal without the certificate, there is a big difference between book knowledge and hands on knowledge. It was many years since I had to actually sit down and study, but once the nerves settled down, all was great,” Rochelle said.
“I cannot think of anything that I didn’t like about the program. I felt the instructors were great—always there to help. I never had a problem with the website. The instructions were very well written for those that took the time to do the work,” Rochelle commented.
Rochelle feels that completing the Paralegal Certificate program is one of the best things she has done for herself. Read more of her inspiring story
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