Experience stories of nurses achieving their dreams of earning an RN

“I really liked the convenience of the whole program. I was able to get married and buy a house, all while working full time and earning my degree and RN license. The College Network definitely helped me reach my goals.”
> Watch Amy McKee Tell Her Story

“Everything I needed was in the modules, up to and including practice tests. I was always prepared for the tests. If you put your mind to it and you stick with it, it’s a perfect solution.”
> Watch Amy Knight Tell Her Story 

"I like the modules because they give me a basic understanding of the different areas that are going to be covered."
> Watch Barbara Hartley Tell Her Story

“I loved the Comprehensive Learning Modules because they fit my learning style very well. I couldn’t have asked for better material.”
> Watch Becky Jenison Tell Her Story 

"I got pregnant in college and found out I was having twins! I was not going to be able to finish the degree I wanted then. Time passed, and I ended up having four children. I had a friend who told me she signed up for a program with The College Network. I was skeptical, but I decided to start the program. It took me four months to go and take the first test because I was nervous, but I made a 'B'. Once you take that first test, you will really see that it's not that hard."
> Watch Brandy Brown Tell Her Story

"The modules themselves have been very helpful for me. I read the learning objectives at the beginning of the modules, and then once I’ve finished that module I go back through and read through those again to make sure I understand those concepts. Doing that has prepared me for my exams, because the core thing about the subject at hand is covered in all of the modules."
> Watch Brandy McKibben Tell Her Story

“I think the modules are very straightforward and easy to understand. There are no hidden messages that you have to search for. They’re easy to read."
> Watch Brittany Buffington Tell Her Story

“The quicker you start reading and you do it, you get everything done. And once you get into it, you get more motivated. You do get it done. Once you start, it just kind of flows.”
> Watch Candice Gomez Tell Her Story

“If you want life made simple, I would recommend The College Network. The modules are easily accessible online and for printing. The new web site has more testing available at the end of each chapter in multiple choice format just like the actual test, and the vocab has matching tests that I enjoy viewing.”
> Read More of Carla Hopkin's Story

“I’ve never received wrong direction from The College Network™, and encourage everyone in the program to call when you have a question.  The College Network works with you no matter what you need assistance with. It’s also really nice that they congratulate me when I pass each course!  The counselors are great for guidance in those moments of stress. Don’t get discouraged. The process can be confusing in the beginning, but they will always help you work it out.”
> Read More of Cathy Roe-Somerville's Story

“The modules were very concise. There weren’t a lot of textbooks that you had to go through. I found them very comparable to the tests that I had to take."
> Watch Cindy Anderson Tell Her Story

“Study. That’s really all there is to it. Study and do not be too nervous about the tests. You do have to study and have an idea of what you need to know to get into the test. You can’t go in there blind. Don’t be nervous. That’s what gets a lot of people on tests. The fear of failure will get you 8 times out of 10.”
>Watch Courtney Williams Tell Her Story

"I could see that I just needed to hurry up and do it and stop procrastinating. When we were able to get a little steadier on our feet, that was when I made the decision to go ahead and do it. Being able to do it online or at home was good for me because I still had to work.”
> Watch Crystal Agredano Tell Her Story

“I like being able to study when I feel like it and I enjoy learning. The Comprehensive Learning Modules are great. I really like doing this at my own pace.”
> Read More of Crystal Echols' Story

"I can earn my degree and advance my career on my lunch break, while I am waiting for my coffee, or any time that is convenient to me. Although home studies are difficult because it takes a lot of drive, it is great to know I have support, and I am never alone. Academic Support is always really helpful, and when I don’t make progress according to my goals, someone contacts me to give the motivation I need to get it done. Thanks to The College Network!”
> Read more of Crystal Sandoval's Story

“Never give up on a dream. Don’t let laziness get in the way. Graduation can come as slowly or as quickly as you want it to. I recommend The College Network to anyone standing still long enough to listen.”
> Read More of Dana Long's Success Story

“The best part of the program was that I was able to study until I felt comfortable that I knew the material well and could then take the test. Some classes I could do in a matter of weeks, others took months. It was really great to do it at my own pace.”
> Read More of Deborah Oswalt's Story

"I was a 39-year-old, non-traditional student with three kids and a husband. I spent sixteen years in the medical profession, and I wanted to learn more. With The College Network™, I was allowed to keep the job that I love and still get practical experience."
> Read more of Donita Davis-Dalton's Story

"I had previously started an RN program, but didn’t complete it. I’m just not a desk kind of student. I don’t want to sit and listen to a lecture. The College Network was instrumental to my learning needs. I could learn completely at my pace. I completed my program in only 23 months."
> Read More of Edwin E. Siliezar's Story

 “Since I received my RN degree, I have moved into another field of nursing with a pay increase. And you do get a higher level of respect. I also heard that facilities were phasing out LPNs, and I wanted the extra job security."
> Read More of Ellen Beck's Story 

“It took me a while to get started. The first test, it took me about four months to build up my confidence to take it but after I passed that one, I was going every month for a while.”
>Watch Erin Parent Tell Her Story

“Because of work, I can’t attend a traditional school where I’m in classes during the day and then have to work at night. I’ve tried it. It doesn’t work out very well. When I got online and saw that you guys offered the online program from LPN to RN, I thought ‘I think I can do this'."
>Watch Frances Suttles Tell Her Story

“The modules are self explanatory and easy to understand. When I studied and passed the first module within one month, I became certain this is something I can do.”
> Read More of Francisca Oladipo's Story

“My current job takes me to different places. I’m not able to study and stay in one particular locale. I have to move all over the state. It makes a traditional nursing program out of the question. Wherever my current job takes me, I can still get the work done.”
> Watch Frank Kuziel Tell His Story

"If I hadn't used The College Network, my life would have been much more complicated. I got help whenever I needed it. I called one night at 9:00pm and was thrilled that someone was there to help me! I could not have done this without The College Network. I was given very thorough preparation in each course."
> Read More of Helene Traill's Story

“I liked the idea of the learning modules and the fact that I had friendly support available."
> Read More of Holly Ashley's Story

“I love it because you’re at home. You can stop, go eat, go to work. You could even, on your breaks at work, pull it up online and still study at work and go home and before you go to sleep, study again.I mean, it’s just whenever you feel like it, and that’s the great part about it."
>Watch Jennifer Nunez Tell Her Story

“With The College Network, you can be a full-time mother, a full-time worker, and a full-time student. If you think you can’t go to school, The College Network will get you started, and they’ll start you where you need to be with no unnecessary classes.”
> Read More of Jessicah Michira's Story

“I would recommend The College Network to anybody. If it wasn’t for the ability to finance everything, I never would have been able to finish school.”
> Read More of Joanna Fontaine's Story

"The College Network has completely changed my life.  I am actually in the finalization of pursuing my RN and I haven’t even stepped foot onto a campus which is amazing."
> Watch Josh Correa Tell His Story 

“I want to be an RN for more freedom at work. There is more responsibility. You can do a whole lot more than being an LPN. I should have done it long ago, but it’s going to be worth it when I get through it.”
> Read More of Kenny Dean's Story

“I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. The material was straightforward and user friendly. And while reading the learning modules, I realized that I had a good base of knowledge from my work experience.”
> Read More of Lindsey Dewing's Story

“Testing was a little scary at first, but once you get in, it looks just like the practice test on the modules at The College Network. So you just kind of pretend you’re at home taking a practice exam and it’s really pretty easy."
> Watch Leigh Angellis Tell Her Story

"The College Network is a program that I believe in. It works. I have referred more than 16 people to The College Network and still earn referral checks. My referrals often paid for my tests!"
> Watch Mahaley Campbell Tell Her Story

"You have to sit so many hours a week and just do it. Once you get into it, you kind of enjoy it,”
> Read More of Mary Baze's Story

“I am not a great student and really thought it would be hard to go back to school, but it really was not that bad.  I’m just a normal, everyday mom that got my education.”
> Read More of Mary Klinger's Story 

"I want to continue to learn, continue to get better, and continue to advance my knowledge base so I can help my patients better."
> Watch Matthew Meehan Tell His Story

“I was able to continue to work full time, study and test on my own time.”
> Read More of Megan Hess's Story

"I have always enjoyed expanding my knowledge base. I enjoy the challenge and new information.”
> Read More of Mela Dee Woodard's Story

"The Comprehensive Learning Modules™ are simple to follow. I was nervous during my first exam and I learned to use any practice test available to me.”
> Read More of Melodie Walton's Story

“They provide you with all the books and you do your programs at your own pace. That’s what I loved about it. You can open your book when you want to and close it when you want to—I love the freedom of that. Had I chosen to go to a campus program, I would have had to do at least a year for prerequisites alone. With TCN, I was able to start that night. I was able to achieve my goals faster, which is what I was looking for.”
> Watch Michelle Rohl Tell Her Story 

"I know that if you just study an hour a day, you can get it done. You would be surprised at how much an hour of reading a chapter will get you through the course before you know it.”
> Read More of Misty Wilson's Story

“I tried some other programs, but I had no idea what to study, and it took forever. I was looking for a better way to study. I found The College Network and one of the reasons I chose it was because of the Comprehensive Learning Modules™. They are written by professors who teach the classes and include the information you really need.”
> Read More of Rebecca Bobo's Story

“If you don’t study, you aren’t going to pass the test. That’s just the way it is. You’re just wasting money so there’s no point. Try to take a couple hours every day to sit down and look at it. Study over it. Read over it because those tests are not easy. They’re not just going to just give you a grade. It’s worth it though.”
> Read More of Rebecca Hood's Story

“The College Network has been pretty awesome. I really enjoy studying at home as opposed to the classroom. I get to work full time and if I’m at work and there’s a lull or anything like that I can study at work. It’s just absolutely convenient for me.”
> Watch Rodrick Thomas Tell His Story

"The one thing I noticed about the module is that it was completely comprehensive and it covered everything. The key words were really good because it’s like any of your college exams where you have your definitions so you can prepare for the test."
> Watch Shawn Reed Tell His Story

"I thought that sounded like something that would work well for me. I had also put in my application to the local community college. I got accepted but chose to decline my position there to go with The College Network. It had many great features that just worked well in my life. I was able to work full time, run after kids, and still do school. It was fantastic.”
>Watch Shawna Fisher Tell Her Story

“I’ve wanted to be an RN since childhood. I have two kids and worked 40 or more hour weeks as an LPN. That didn’t leave much time for studying. If it hadn’t been for at-home study, I couldn’t have done this.” 
> Read More of Sherrie Davis' Story

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