jonron1216

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1. Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

   jonron1216 replied to nickioness's topic in North Carolina

   Hi Ryan, I am also concerned about the cost of the program at Duke. However, after much thought I've decided that it is worth it. With the tuition reimbursement program the cost is comparable to an a typical out-of-state public BSN program. However, ...

2. Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

   jonron1216 replied to nickioness's topic in North Carolina

   Piebird, Congratulations! I'M IN TOO! WHOOOOOOO!:w00t:

3. Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

   jonron1216 replied to nickioness's topic in North Carolina

   hey guys, i was just wondering if those of you who went to duke days on the 13th and 20th were also told that the admissions committee would meet this week, but that decisions are tentatively scheduled to be sent out on aug 6th?! is that right? after...

4. Duke University worth the money?

   jonron1216 replied to Daveo7_RN's topic in SRNA

   I am a current applicant for the Duke ABSN program, I absolutely think that Duke is worth the money. The program is fantastic, the instructors seem very personable and concerned with the students' success and the students are afforded many experience...

5. Endocrine System help!

   jonron1216 replied to wackyj2000's topic in Student Assist

   Khan Academy is a great resource. It really helped me understand the immune system (a system I struggled with). I absolutely love endocrinology, and Khan makes it very understandable. He does a great overview with a faculty member from Stanford on yo...

6. I hate microbiology

   jonron1216 replied to twarlik's topic in General Students

   Ha, minus 1 point for not italicizing... ​Epulopiscium fishelsoni

7. I hate microbiology

   jonron1216 replied to twarlik's topic in General Students

   I'm in Microbiology right now... currently trying to memorize appx. 100 types of bacteria for a test tomorrow and wanting to rip my hair out. I think the class is fascinating, but I am not a fan of memorizing latin and I think it is a little overkill...

8. Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

   jonron1216 replied to nickioness's topic in North Carolina

   Hey everybody. I went to Duke Days on last Friday and just wanted to say that I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the program. Duke has so much to offer its nursing students, and the faculty seem very kind and really into helping the studen...

9. Male nurse song

   jonron1216 replied to Scrubman's topic in Men

   I love this song. As a male going into nursing, the video definitely resonates with me. Thanks for sharing and best of luck in your career path.

10. Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

    jonron1216 replied to nickioness's topic in North Carolina

    Just boarded my first of three flights. I don't have tissues, but I'll know who to ask should my nose start running. :-) Excited to meet everyone tomorrow!

11. Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

    jonron1216 replied to nickioness's topic in North Carolina

    I just started packing for my flight, which leaves bright and early tomorrow morning! I'm excited to spend the weekend in Durham with a bunch of future nurses! Any last minutes tips on what to pack? Duke Days here we come!

12. I know this sounds crazy, but......

    jonron1216 replied to Kat_everdeen's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Kat, I used to have math anxiety too, and in high school I was a terrible math student. (I got a D in Pre-Calc) I hated math with a strong passion. In college I told myself I would only do the bare minimum required for me to get by in math. I ended u...

13. A&P 2 What part was the hardest for you?

    jonron1216 replied to CinDRnyc's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am in A&P II right now, and we started with the endocrine system. I have to say I absolutely loved the endocrine system (but then again I love chemistry and understanding how hormones react with our body's metabolism was mind-blowing) and it ha...

14. Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

    jonron1216 replied to nickioness's topic in North Carolina

    @amo88 - I am from the Tri-Cities (Eastern WA). I lived in north Seattle for a brief period of time and know quite a few people from the Edmonds/Lynnwood area. Where did you get your undergrad degree? I went to Western. Cool to know I'm not the only ...

15. Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

    jonron1216 replied to nickioness's topic in North Carolina

    I decided on July 13th! The airfare worked out better than the other dates. Anyone else flying in from out of town? I'm coming from Washington State. I'm excited to meet you there DancingFree and anyone else coming on the 13th! :w00t: