brinkallz

brinkallz specializes in Public Health - Pediatrics.

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1. Yale MSN program

   brinkallz replied to lina620's topic in Post Graduate

   So, what did you decide? I'm looking at YSN now and just wondered what you ended up doing.

2. Duke ABSN 2012

   brinkallz replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina

   Or you could always go to UNC for your BSN and let Duke pay for 90% of your MSN. Also, a great option. Just depends on how soon you want to get your MSN. :)

3. Duke ABSN 2012

   brinkallz replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina

   No problem. If you're going to work at Duke anyway, then I would recommend sitting down and figuring out the difference between going to Duke and UNC. Another reason that I chose Duke is that the tuition repayment is around $30,000 over three years a...

4. Duke ABSN 2012

   brinkallz replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina

   I am very glad I chose Duke. I also got into UNC, but chose Duke. I'll be honest and say that I'm a little worried about loans, but I'm certainly not the first person to graduate with these loans. My original plan was to start my FNP at Duke pretty q...

5. Duke ABSN 2012

   brinkallz replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina

   Well, that stinks. I have previous loans, too. Maybe they changed their requirements. Last year, they told me that the MedCap loan didn't require a cosigner because they considered us grad students since we had a previous degree. Sorry, I thought may...

6. Duke ABSN 2012

   brinkallz replied to hmgunc's topic in North Carolina

   KCBaby, Did you try calling WellsFargo about their MedCap loan? I was in the same situation as you. My parents are retired so they couldn't cosign and other banks wouldn't let me borrow without a cosigner (despite excellent credit). I called WellsFar...

7. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

   brinkallz replied to SandyH's topic in North Carolina

   We have had exams. And they do require quite a bit of preparation. I'm not the type to cram last minute, but I would imagine that would be very difficult for these exams! We had 3 exams last week. One was our full head-to-toe assessment in lab. (We h...

8. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

   brinkallz replied to SandyH's topic in North Carolina

   I'm sorry the MedCap didn't work for you. It certainly wouldn't hurt to call and ask about options. They offered me 12% with excellent credit and a relatively long credit history though. As for the program, it's great! It is everything I thought it w...

9. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

   brinkallz replied to SandyH's topic in North Carolina

   Hi Everyone! Congratulations on getting accepted! I am currently in the program. (and love it!) I was reading all the loan issues people are having. I just wanted to suggest the WellsFargo Medcap loan. The offers I received from other companies had a...

10. And if we catch you smoking you'll be charge $25

    brinkallz replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    I am from NC and I hope to never work for the state again. Three years was long enough for me. Now I'm headed to nursing school!

11. And if we catch you smoking you'll be charge $25

    brinkallz replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work for the state (only 2 more days-woo hoo!). Our insurance just went up for smokers. In order for your insurance rate to stay the same, you must be a non-smoker or have documentation from your physician that you are involved in a smok...

12. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina

    Congratulations!!!

13. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina

    I just emailed admissions...and right after I hit the Send button....I got my acceptance email!!! I will be joining you guys in the Fall. I'm so excited that I'm trembling! Now I know how you guys felt in February!

14. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina

    Any fellow waitlisters heard any good news yet?? I'm getting a little nervous. I was accepted to UNC, but am still holding out for Duke. Unfortunately, I have to give my resignation at work very soon if I decide to go to UNC (and the State of NC wil...

15. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina

    Aww...thanks, Abbie Grace. I haven't heard anything yet. Admissions told me it would probably be after the April 1st deadline before the list starting moving. I'm hoping to hear something soon since UNC is sending their letters out this week. (I rece...