Duke ABSN Fall 2011

U.S.A. North Carolina

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Hi all!

I know its early and the application isn't due until December 1st, but I was wondering if there was anyone else out there applying to the Duke ABSN program to start in August of 2011! I've already read through some of the previous semesters' threads and it seems like a great outlet for discussion/ questions/ nerves!

Let me know :)

ArkansasRunner- hi there! I haven't decided what to wear yet. I have a suit, but I think I'll feel more comfortable if I just wear nice pants and a nice cardigan or something. I don't want to look unprofessional, but for a whole day of activities, I would like to be comfortable and relaxed. What kind of running do you do? I start race training the Monday after my interview, so I plan to do some serious southern food eating during my duke weekend. :)

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Yeah, I'm thinking comfortable shoes are a must! Especially if we do a tour of the department or campus.

I'm a trail-runner by heart, but I do run some on the road, especially because my running partner can find every single root and rock out there to trip on :D. I have a half marathon in late April, so I'm in a holding pattern, just working on a good base. I hope I have time to get a full in before school starts!

What's on your race schedule?

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Wait a minute, am I your running partner? haha. That sounds just like me. At my last half I tripped over a mile marker, bloodied up my hands, arms, and knees, and ripped my brand new CW-X tights to shreds. Ugh.

I am doing the San Diego Rock n' Roll Marathon the beginning of June (my first ever full!), and before that I have a half in March, and a Valentines 10k partner race that I am doing with my sister. She trains people for marathons and has miles that are 2 minutes faster than me, so that race might kill me.

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I have my interview the 28th but I might have to switch it to a phone interview. Does anyone know if this is looked down upon?? Something has come up and I just can't make it over to NC.

Also where are people thinking they are going to be living during the program's duration??

Thanks!:o

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So excited to hear there are other runners here! Evaamber, good luck with your first marathon. I did my first last year. It is such a fun process. Good luck with your half and 10k this spring. Arkansasrunner good luck with your half in April! I'm on the injured list right now, but I'm hoping to get back to training so i can run a half in May. I like the idea of a duke nurses running club... guess we'll have to keep our fingers crossed : )

Re: what to wear at the interview, I'm going with a suit and a pair of flats.

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Duke Nurses Running Club!! I love it!! Now we just need to all keep our fingers crossed for each other!

marann1234- good luck with your recovery, and take it slow. I just came back from a running-induced foot fracture. It took FOREVER to heal but I'm so glad to be back in the saddle! I'm trying not to jump back in too quickly- I'll do whatever it takes not to deal with another injury like that!

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Happy New Year to you all! I am looking forward to us all having a very happy 2011!

Occenia - I don't think they look down on phone interviews. Don't worry! They know that people who live far away can't always make the trip. I think going to Duke Days is more for us to check it all out. As for housing - I have no idea where I would live. Maybe some of the locals have advice for us?

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to all of my duke runners!!! maybe if we all end up at duke, one of you could teach me how to enjoy long-distance running. i'm a sprinter, and want to desperately enjoy long distance but i get bored... also having broken my left ankle 4 times and having extreme ligament damage doesn't help either, but maybe one of you can teach me how to make it fun.. can't wait to meet everyone!!

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Duke Nurses Running Club!! I love it!! Now we just need to all keep our fingers crossed for each other!

marann1234- good luck with your recovery, and take it slow. I just came back from a running-induced foot fracture. It took FOREVER to heal but I'm so glad to be back in the saddle! I'm trying not to jump back in too quickly- I'll do whatever it takes not to deal with another injury like that!

ArkansasRunner,

Thanks! This is the most persistent injury I've ever had. Its so hard to let it heal.. I just want to run! I have promised myself that once it heals completely I'll be kinder to my body.

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Does anyone know how many people they interview and how many people are accepted?

I'm totally freaking out! I also decided to just go to the interview after all -thanks evaamber for your advice!

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Hi ocennia-

For this cohort 160 received interviews and from what I understand they will send out 115 acceptance letters to reach a final class size of about 72. Good luck at the interview!

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Thanks!! Wow 72....

I think I might go nuts waiting till the interview. I was told you hear pretty soon after you interview so at least the waiting is almost coming to an end!

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