Read the stories of people making their dreams of advanced education come true
"When you pass a class and get closer to reaching your goal, that is a great feeling! One of my lifelong dreams is to be an RN.”
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“This way—by taking some classes online—proves to be very convenient and less expensive compared to some other colleges.”
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“I decided to join The College Network for my extended education in 2008. I am a single mom who works two jobs; one full time job and one part time job. I now have a very respectful job at Kaiser Permanente as a Placement Coordinator/Case Manger, and I work as a Charge Nurse at Sunnyvale Health Care Center, but I have overcome a lot of personal issues.”
>Read More of Halima Rasuli's Story
“I had two semesters left until I received my RN when I had to quit. Someone had to make money. The plan was always for me to go back eventually. I began researching ways to finally earn my RN, but I was consistently told by schools that they couldn’t accept any of my credits. It had been too long since I’d earned them. With The College Network all of my credits transferred. I was pretty much able to pick up where I left off.”
> Read More of Jennifer Decker's Story
"I don’t have time to sit in a classroom. I have family and I have a job.I was carrying the insurance for my family. I couldn’t not work full time."
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“For me, the most enjoyable part of school is expanding my knowledge as well as refreshing older subjects. I love nursing and have always wanted to further my education but due to financial and work obligations I was unable to until I learned about The College Network. Now I’m able to study on my own time and my employer is financing my education. I’m working towards my BSN and hope to eventually work towards my Masters and my goal of becoming a midwife.”
> Read More of Linda Bonaventura's Story
“This degree has already improved my life. I can honestly say that I have careers that are exciting, interesting, and enjoyable. The rewards are not only in wages but in the satisfaction of knowing that applied education can promote health, safety, and endless opportunities to grow within my chosen career field. By using The College Network program, I was able to achieve my desired degree in a much shorter timeframe than would have been possible in a traditional college setting.”
>Read More of Lisa Corya's Story
“As an LVN I wasn’t making the money I felt I should be considering that amount of work that I was doing for the RNs on top of my own responsibilities. I knew it would be a challenge but it would mean having an income to help meet my families needs, and plus, it was exciting. I chose The College Network because it gave me the ability to study on my own time, which for me was typically when my kids were in school. Being able to overcoming my fears and the challenges of advancing my education has made this experience very worth it.”
> Read More of Shari Cunningham's Story
"I chose the LPN to BSN program through Indiana State University and The College Network because it fits my needs as a working adult. The materials have been very informative. I am able to study after work and on my days off at home without any added pressure."
> Read More of Susan Shropshire's Story
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