From Paramedic and Dad of Five to RN-in-Progress — On His Own Terms
With Achieve’s flexibility and support, Kory turned a jam-packed life of two jobs, five kids, and no time into measurable momentum toward becoming an RN. One weekly class. No commute. And a clear, doable path to a better future.
Kory’s Struggle: No Time, Too Many Shifts, and a Dream on Hold
Kory Russell was ready to take the leap from Paramedic to RN, but life wasn’t exactly making space for that dream. He worked two jobs. He was raising five kids. And the idea of sitting in traffic to attend class multiple times a week? Unrealistic. Even the programs he looked into required too much time on campus and far too much coordination.
“I chose Achieve because there was no time for me to go back to college. I work full time, and I’m a mom to two busy boys. There’s just no time for me to set aside to complete prerequisites and then another four years or more to complete my RN.”
A Little About Kory. . .
Paramedic and Provider
Kory worked full time in emergency medical services, serving others while supporting a large household.
Time-Crunched Father of Five
With kids at home and a second job to make ends meet, his time was always stretched to the max.
Determined to Build a Better Life
Kory wasn’t looking for shortcuts; he was looking for a smart, flexible path that could actually work for his life
Finding a Paramedic to RN Program That Respected His Life, His Time and His Why
Kory wanted a better life for his family so when he found Achieve Test Prep while researching options online, everything changed. No campus. No commute. Just one structured, live, online class each week with instructors who knew how to keep him on track. Even better? He could study on his own time, get personalized support, and pay in affordable installments while still showing up for work and family.
“There isn’t a campus close to me, and with Achieve I didn’t have to go to campus at all. I took one online class a week and studied at my own pace. It was perfect,” Kory said.
Kory’s Results: A Real Paramedic to RN Path Forward, Without Sacrificing Everything Else
With Achieve, Kory found a manageable rhythm: learn once a week, study on his time, and work toward college credit through test-out prep that actually fit into his reality. Best of all, the cost was far more affordable than the other options he had considered. Now, Kory’s Paramedic to RN dream is finally within reach, and he’s not just making it happen, he’s making it work.
“The cost was way better than the other programs I was looking at. And the instructors were great – I got the help I needed without having to put my life on hold.”
Kory’s Results: A Real Paramedic to RN Path Forward, Without Sacrificing Everything Else
With Achieve, Kory found a manageable rhythm: learn once a week, study on his time, and work toward college credit through test-out prep that actually fit into his reality. Best of all, the cost was far more affordable than the other options he had considered. Now, Kory’s Paramedic to RN dream is finally within reach, and he’s not just making it happen, he’s making it work.
“The cost was way better than the other programs I was looking at. And the instructors were great – I got the help I needed without having to put my life on hold.”
If you’re like Kory Russell, busy, overworked, and committed to building a better life, Achieve could be the RN bridge that finally fits your life. Take it from Kory:
“What can I say? It worked. I would encourage anybody to look into this. It worked out really well. I’m glad I found Achieve Test Prep.”
Contact us today to discover how Achieve can fast-track your RN dreams – on your time, your terms.
