Additional Application Period at CCRI

Thanks for posting this crazensweet.
I was told by admissions a couple of months ago they were probably going to have this additional application period. They are really struggling to get enough applicants for next Spring.

Someone in Lincoln told me they only had 10 applicants for the evening program and 5 applicants for the day program. Unless you just don't meet the criteria at all...I think most people will get in.

Unless a miracle occurs and I get in this fall, I'll be in the day program at Lincoln next Spring!

I'm glad that they are having trouble finding students. Hopefully this will force them to lower their teas scores, number of pre reqs, ecetera. ASN programs are supposed to be two years. With their pre reqs at CCRI, it takes at least three semesters right there(sequence of science classes), so it takes at least 3 1/2 years for a so called two year degree. That needs to change. And nursing instructors won't be able to brag able how so many people want your seat, how easily your replacable.

hate to burst any of your bubbles but they are not having any problems finding applicants for there rn program, In fact they still have a waiting list of people that they are having to place in these program.
:heartbeatTRICIA RN:heartbeat

it does not matter on the campus they have a huge waiting list. The night program has a longer list than the day.
:heartbeatTricia RN:heartbeat

Maybe once upon a time that was true. But the fact that they are continually posting open nursing enrollment dates speaks of another story

boy you really are delusional well go ahead and believe that if you like. let me know in a few years when you finally get in and maybe pass because there is a high failure rate not just in this school in all nursing schools.
were i went to school we started with 60 and only graduated 29 but we all passed the boards first time to.
:heartbeatTricia RN:heartbeat

Gee, you must work for CCRI. LOL

No whats bad is that ccri misleads individuals and you wait around to get into a nursing program as long as some people do unless you are the perfect little angel with that perfect 4.0 average oh wait you still dont get in.
im just keeping it real. Dont put your eggs all in one basket. URI, RIC and STjoes all have great nursing programs too. If you can not get in at CCRI try somewere else.
Just because you work there does not count for anything.
And Yes CCRI has some great nursing instructors and some really crappy ones to.
:heartbeatTricia RN:heartbeat

Just wanted to pop in and encourage those who are trying to get into nursing programs. Please don't listen to anyone trying to bring you down---if you want to be a nurse, then keep pushing for it. I do, however, think CCRI is a bit disorganized, and that everyone should look at all of the options around them (not just one school).

I took Anatomy and Human Development at CCRI in 2006, and transferred to RIC for Spring '07. I am now in my 3rd year of the nursing program at RIC and will be graduating with a BSN next May. I did not have a 4.0 or perfect grades....I have good grades (3.32 overall) and I work hard. The program here is also very competitive (90 students accepted for Fall and 60 for Spring) but I kept plugging away, got accepted, and am learning a whole lot about what nursing really is. I am proud to be a RIC student nurse.

If you want CCRI's program...then stick with it and don't back down until you get in. That is my attitude in life...to never let anyone tell me I can't do something. Sorry this all sounds like a corny pep talk but I really can't stand when other nurses are not encouraging to their future colleagues.

Keep working hard, and when you think it will never happen, you'll be pleasantly surprised... and even that much more grateful when it DOES happen.

Good luck to all! You can do it!