Red River Nursing 2012 January

Allynurse · Mar 10, 2012

Hey guys,
I was just wondering if anybody else applied to Red River nursing program in january 2012 (about a few weeks ago). (winnipeg)
I have had a hard time finding people that have applied to the program and would love to find someone that would be willing to share some of their insights on the program, or simply the processes of getting in, or the testing, other than what is listed on the site.
If anyone has applied within the last couple years, how is the wait list? how is the admission testing?
What did you do during the long wait?
Please let me know, any insights would be great!
B

Hi there are no helpful insights that someone can tell you about the program. That's going to depend on who you are personally and what you bring to the table.

The rest can be explained to you by simply calling Red River College or reading their website.

One insight I can give you is that by the way you asked this question, I don't think this is the kind of attitude that gets people through the course. I am more than half way through the 3 year BN course, and if you don't know how to do things for yourself, and be a self starter, that kind of person hasn't been making it through the courses. My point is that the kind of person who makes a good nurse would have done everything they can on their own, then when facing an obstacle, ask for help. You're asking about the process of "getting in", is the best first step not to inquire at Red River? Anonymous people on the internet are not the best first step for this kind of question. Easiest , yes.

We are down to 150ish people from 225 when we started. I have seen who makes it and why. Alot of people are used to having things given to them, and this is now harder for them because they have never had to depend on themselves before. Being an older person in this program has been a massive advantage.

I'm sure my comments are not appreciated, but if you noticed, nobody else cared enough to explain this to you , so that in itself should be an indicator as to the quality of the inquiry. Don't take it personally, I don't even know you.

I'm trying to explain an abstract concept in this post, it's not meant to look negative or dissuasive

Fasfasl · Mar 11, 2012

Thanks for taking the time to respond. :)

canadianbagel · Jul 19, 2012

Hey guys,
I was just wondering if anybody else applied to Red River nursing program in january 2012 (about a few weeks ago). (winnipeg)
I have had a hard time finding people that have applied to the program and would love to find someone that would be willing to share some of their insights on the program, or simply the processes of getting in, or the testing, other than what is listed on the site.
If anyone has applied within the last couple years, how is the wait list? how is the admission testing?
What did you do during the long wait?
Please let me know, any insights would be great!
B

Hi B,

I agree with everything Allynurse said. Your best bet is to ask someone from the College. I myself will be entering the program this August and have been on the waiting list for almost 3 years.

I am an older student that have been an accountant and network administrator for the last 5 years.

My best advice for you is to put yourself in the waiting list and do some of the courses before you enter the program so that you can transfer your credits when you get in the program. While you are waiting, get a job that will give you lots of experience dealing with people in the health care field.

Best of luck to you.

hydrangea30 · Dec 18, 2012

I was told the waiting list at red river until 2015. Now I am thinking LPN, but Assisinboine college don't accept application.

canadianj · Dec 13, 2013

I'm in the second yr of nursing in rrc... and to be honest it takes a lot of perseverance and sacrifices to be in this program. You have to be prepared for the next 3 years of your life financially, socially and as well dedicating most of your time to studying. Try your hardest to excel in your first year, cause if you fail anything in any term, you'll be held back for another year because of failing one class in year 1. In second year, there are more group work and essay writing so prepare yourself about APA formatting etc. I have some classmates who have dropped classes to lighten up their term. And thats fine. You don't have to finish right in 3 years cause in all honesty this program should normally be 4 years in length anyways. Its an accelerated program. That's why if you feel extremely, extremely... (and I mean like you cannot take it and you're going to fall off the world) then make your decision. It's not the end of the world. Ultimately you're trying to be the best nurse you can possibly be to provide excellent and compassionate care to future patients. Good Luck!