Read inspiring stories of people going from Paramedic to RN with an Associate Degree in Nursing
"I actually graduated from Excelsior College® on March 19, 2010. I’ve been working now for almost six months as an RN in the Emergency Room and I love it. I don’t regret doing any of it at all."
> Watch Anne Dimas Tell Her Story
“I have a four-year-old and a sixteen-month-old. It would be impossible to go to traditional school. With this program, I can structure my school schedule around my kids’ sleep schedule.”
> Read More of Audra Farnsworth's Story
“My weird shifts as a paramedic made it hard to go to school full time. A lot of instructors didn’t want to work with me. I could make it work, but it was hard. The College Network gave me the option to study when I could and test out of the material. I wish I’d known about it sooner. A lot of the traditional college time was wasted time.”
> Read More of John Byrd's Story
"I have two kids; one that just turned two, and I also have a three month old. I was able to work full time, spend time with my two children, and go through the program and earn my RN at the same time.”
> Watch John Lytle Tell His Story
“Don’t wait! Enrolling in this program felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders as far as what I was going to do with my future to better support my family. With the guaranteed financing, being able to do all the classes at your own speed and getting all the help you need online, you will be able to find time to do the class work.”
> Read More of Katharine Jackson's Story
“I wanted to be in a field where I could help other people and give something back. I’ve been a paramedic for 15 years. Being in the field and on the truck is physically demanding. I’m getting to the age where I want to continue to help people, but without the strenuous work of a paramedic.”
> Watch Kimberly Boyles Tell Her Story
"I feel like I’ve learned a lot of the stuff. I feel like it’s made me a better paramedic. It’s not just me, but the guys that I ride with feel that it’s made me a better paramedic.”
> Watch Morgan Smith Tell His Story
“I never realized that distance learning existed for nurses. Then I saw an ad for The College Network. Where I work, we have both paramedics and nurses. The nurses make more money.”
> Read More of Sean Conlin's Story
“I’m not here to clap my hands and say this is wonderful, but it works for a lot of people if they are willing to put the time and effort into it.”
> Watch Summer Nyberg Tell Her Story
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