Read inspiring stories of people going from Paramedic to RN with an Associate Degree in Nursing
“Just pick it up and start doing it because there’s no time to start like the present. You’ll always find a reason not to. There’s always an excuse, but you just have to do it. And, it gets easier. The more you do it, you can see there’s a light at the end of the tunnel."
> Watch Amanda Cobb Tell Her Story
"I have passed 14 exams and am close to finishing my associate’s degree. My classes have really enhanced my understanding of what I do as a paramedic and allowed me to give better care to my patients.”
> Read More of Ardell Preuss' Story
“I felt that I had the smarts and drive to accomplish a self-paced, college-level education without interrupting the family dynamics by attending a traditional nursing program. I found the program challenging and rewarding at the same time.”
> Watch Bryan Platt Tell His Story
“I am old school, I like the student to teacher interface. But with the amount of help that The College Network™ offers and the easy to use online resource center, I have been able to make the transition just fine.”
> Read More of Chris Leroux's Story
“I’m working two jobs and going to school. Scheduling is intense, but I just keep plugging away. Eventually, I’ll become a surgery RN, but in the meantime, this program is making me a better paramedic.”
> Read More of Gwen Reed's Story
“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.”
> Read More of Ian Stewart's Story
“I tracked out how to get to my goal and The College Network seemed to be the best way to reach that goal. I had tried a couple of times to enroll in traditional programs, but with time constraints, it just never worked out.”
> Read More of James A. Gensch's Story
“The College Network made it simple by combining all the material necessary for each course into one resource book. Other programs give you five different books. I was working full-time during the program and I could take the book to work. I had everything I needed in one book.”
> Watch Jean Brennan Tell Her Story
"It’s really nice to have no timeline to work with so I can buckle down and get it done or I can take my time. So if I’ve got a busy work schedule, it’s much easier to get to sleep and get to work and then, study on my off time.”
>Watch Kris Pellegrino Tell His Story
“I would highly recommend this program for anyone in my field. I would say this is the best way to go because of the flexibility without having to go to class, the convenience, and the tuition plan is very affordable. There are just so many positives about the program that I cannot see how anyone who wanted to further themselves would not take advantage of it."
> Read More of Lloyd Snider's Story
“You have to keep your goal within reach. It was tough with no one to motivate me, but you have to stay focused. It was hard for me, but once I got my brain into ‘go gear,’ I was able to move forward.”
> Read More of Samantha Seivertson's Story
“I’ve been trying to find a way to participate in a nursing program while working as a fire fighter. If not for The College Network™, I never would have found out about Excelsior’s program.”
> Read More of Thomas Madison's Story
"I was offered The College Network™ and it gave me an opportunity to do it at home. As a jailer on the graveyards, I had a ton of time to study so that made it so I could actually get through school and get a degree."
> Watch Wade Roskelley Tell His Story
“I think we fall short in thinking that we are on our own in this program—we are not on our own. Pick up the phone and call The College Network. Ask them questions.”
> >Watch William Desmond Tell His Story
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