Stories from Students

“I started my quest to become an RN 21+ years ago…When I received the advertisement for Accelerated Learning Center, I was naturally hesitant because…it sounds too good to be true. I have researched different colleges and learning institutions and found that there were so many pre-reqs and the waiting list would have me receiving Social Security before getting my RN license. After listening to the recruiter, looking at the statistics, and the cost, there was really no way you could refuse. I love the small class size. I appreciate the schedule where you are able to plan 1 day a week…to finish all of the courses. I do recommend Accelerated Learning Center to my co-workers, some of whom have already started the program.”  Barbara Wortham

“I am a LPN, currently working as a supervisor/skilled nurse…I tried many times before to become a RN, but I have 6 small children, no extra money, so I decided to wait…Paul Graden and the instructors make you feel comfortable and positive that you can do it…The instructors at Accelerated Learning Center are dynamite…the convenience of the one-day a week classes and the fact I can still work…the flexibility makes me feel great… Payments are made easy for you and I’m constantly talking about the program and how great it is.”   Bettye Pilot

“I’ve been a paramedic for 17 years.  I am currently employed at the Monroe Carol Children’s Hospital ER at Vanderbilt University Hospital, where I have worked for the past 6 years. Over the past several years I’ve made a number of attempts to move on to obtaining my RN license, but never seemed to be able to accomplish that goal on my own.  It was a major undertaking for me to actually, ‘sign on the dotted line’ with Accelerated Learning Center, though I can already see that I have made HUGE changes, without realizing it, toward being more dedicated to the cause at hand.”  Thomas Shanteau

“I’ve been a LPN for 17 years.  I’ve thought several times about going back to school to obtain my RN. Something that talked me out of it most of the time was the dreaded thought of sitting in a traditional college classroom several days a week for a whole semester. I got a card in the mail one day inviting me to a seminar at Accelerated Learning Center.  I went and  listened…thinking it was impossible to condense what we need to know into one small tutorial. I tried to study at home by myself, but was unsuccessful. So, I thought I had nothing to lose by at least trying it. The classes are once per week with an instructor always available by phone or e-mail for questions. The tutorials actually do provide all you need to pass your tests. I highly recommend this for anyone...”   Kim Boshers

“I have been a LPN for 20+ years with a lot of critical care experience…I started taking distance learning courses on my own at least 2-3 years ago…it was very difficult to stay focused and motivated due to work and family obligations and life in general…I found myself taking 6-9 months to complete just one course…When I received the postcard about Accelerated Learning Center, the idea of actual classroom time caught my eye…I’m very glad that I made the phone call and took the step into the Accelerated Learning Center... I have managed to complete 3 classes within 5 months time…This is quite an accomplishment compared to the pace I was going on my own in the past several years. I am now looking at having all my classes completed by the end of this year…”  Rebecca Price

 

 

“I ordered the (a distance learning company’s) study guides and studied 2 of them. But, each time that I took a test, it seemed there was missing information…ALC has done all 3 things that is really helping me: provided wonderful instruction, a lot of information for each subject and classes once per week to keep me going…I actually feel like I can see ‘the light at the end of the tunnel.’”   Brenda Adams

“I’ve enjoyed being a LPN…at the same time, I want to get my RN degree so there will be different jobs to choose from and make more money…I like ALC because they want to help you pass the exams…They have good instructors…I get a lot out of classes…You won’t go wrong by signing up with ALC…”   Pam Essary

“…I could not be happier with ALC. I have found the instructors to be friendly, helpful, and have a willingness to see you through. In the first 3 months, I received 6 college credits…I will say that over the years I have seen a number of programs come and go, all make promises but never follow through. I was skeptical at first, however, I came to realize that this program actually works…I would recommend this program for anyone who wants to change their life for the better.”   Norman Ressler

“I am a paramedic in Lawrenceburg, TN…since 1989. I received a pamphlet in the mail about a seminar for Accelerated Learning Center and came to the meeting…and I decided that this was the way I wanted to approach getting my degree…I am already finishing my third class…I do enjoy the classroom atmosphere and the instructors.”   Pam Robinson

“After 26 years service as a paramedic in emergency pre-hospital care, I was beginning to feel the ‘burn out’ of the job…too many 3am calls…I was also feeling the financial pinch of the job…my biggest hesitation was financial, but ALC showed me how ‘it could be done’. The ALC staff is there to support me and I am on my way toward my RN.”   Alonzo Westbrook

Accelerated Learning Center is helping me make my dream come true…this was the answer I was looking forI’ve made many friends with the same dream…My classmates and I are heading in the same direction with ALC at the wheel.  Make your dreams come true and join the team…”   Shelly Daniel

“I started looking at different programs. I received notices through the mail and didn’t like the options. Then I received one from Accelerated Learning Center…I’m glad that I decided to go there because it has really helped me… I’m not just on my own…some programs are ‘do it yourself.’ I have people I can fall back on…it has made all the difference in the world. I came here to become a RN and I will leave with what I came for.”  Wanda Birmingham