Sylvia Alipio ’09
“Nearly 30 years after earning my associate’s degree in nursing, I finally found the time to fulfill an important life goal—a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.”
“Although the A.N. degree allowed me to serve in many worthy fields over the years such as a medical-surgical nurse in an acute hospital, home health care, hospice, and even as a self-employed health consultant for the Head Start Program, I longed to serve others with increased proficiency and confidence. I wanted to expand my knowledge base and open up new professional opportunities for myself. I began looking for schools with programs geared toward people like me: seasoned, experienced, serious, and ready to learn, but also requiring a coursework schedule that fit my lifestyle, perhaps something online. I found exactly what I needed at Azusa Pacific University.”
“I had already completed admissions paperwork with another institution when I first heard about APU’s Online RN to BSN Program. What a dream—to pursue my degree at a Christian university where I could learn from professors and other students how to integrate my faith into my work. When I found out that the cost would be about the same as the other school I had considered, the decision was easy, and I enthusiastically enrolled at APU.”
“Once I began the program, I quickly realized that I made the right choice. The program was incredibly challenging, but certainly doable. As an adult learner, my approach toward education was much different than when I was younger. My maturity level played a big part in my success in this program and also allowed me to feel more like a peer with my instructors. Interaction with professors and other students online reached further and deeper than traditional in-class conversations ever could. We built lasting relationships, encouraged one another, and engaged in life-changing discussions. I now have a deeper understanding of my own worldview as well as the perspectives of others because of the dynamic exchange of ideas I experienced in this program.”
“As a result of completing APU’s [online] RN to BSN program, I not only gained confidence as a professional nurse, I also found surety and affirmation in my role as a Christian woman. Each of my professors, exemplary models of professional Christian women, knew her place in the world and helped me to find mine. Anyone seeking a solid nursing education in an online format from a reputable Christian university should look into APU.”
“APU's online programs allowed me to get my education, hold a job, and still spend quality time with my family.”