Duke ABSN Spring 2011

U.S.A. North Carolina

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Hi there-

My name is Sandy and I am applying to the Duke ABSN for Spring 2011, just wondering if there is anyone else out there applying? Only 2 months till the deadline and I am trying to get my personal statement finished, as well as spiffy up my resume!

I think I am anxious already! This may be a long ride!

Anyway....a little about me...

I have a BS in Environmental Management with a 3.73 GPA, didn't take the GRE, still working on the prerequisites but so far have a 4.0 in those classes.

I spent 10 years in the Navy, working as an aviation electronics technician and supervisor. Also did hazardous material control and other environmental stuff for my command. I also taught CPR for 5 or so years, as well as blood drive coordination. I was able to travel to a lot of neat places, and some that weren't! All-in-all it was a great experience for me. After leaving the military in late 2007, I worked for a semi-conductor company in RTP, doing research and development (not my favorite job). So, I decided to go to school for massage therapy, and I'm now a licensed therapist. So, that makes me something like 34 years young.

So, here I am....wanting to pursue a dream that I have had for long time! Thankfully I have the world's greatest husband! He is my rock and has encouraged me to take this leap! So let's do this!

I'm waiting for you! Hopefully someone will be here soon to go crazy in anticipation with me! :)

Thanks so much, spring2011! That's what I was leaning towards, I'd definitely rather err on the side of being overdressed rather than underdressed. Guess I'll see many of you all on Friday, can't wait to meet everybody!

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I also applied to the spring 2011 ABSN program at Duke. I turned in my application 2 days before the deadline, and my recommendation letters were received, but my GRE Score hasn't. I hope this doesn't affect my application. I haven't heard anything. I hope I can get in. My GPA was a 3.0, and my GRE wasn't that high either, but I've been working as a lab tech for 5 years and definitely have some work experience. I hope this will help and hope I hear something soon!

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Specializes in ER/ICU.

Today I found out I am invited for the interview.

I'm happy and at the same time very nervous already.

I requested August 6th for my interview b/c next Friday would be too soon for me...=)

I wish everyone will have a great time!

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congrats on the interview!!! =)

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Oh my! I can't believe the 16th is almost here! I'm not sure if I'm ready! Guess I better be! Been so tied up with school that I haven't had the time I would like to prepare for the interview!

I'm wearing a gray skirt suit with heels....hope the walking isn't to bad! Perhaps I should stuff some flats in my purse just in case! Definitely wear pantyhose (Thigh highs I think might be a little cooler). Question though.... I plan on wearing a white blouse under my suit, but it is sleeveless. Do you think it isappropriate? or not conservative enough? I figure I will have my suit jacket on for the interview, but wanted something a little cooler if we are walking around outside. What do you guys think?

Also, wanted to ask if anyone has gotten any additional information since the interview email? Didn't know if they had sent anything on interview times or if we find out when we get there?

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azncutie10282,

i wouldn't worry about it. i called the office a few weeks before the deadline to ask about supplemental information and they said it was okay for it to trickle in as long as the application was submitted on time. when did you take the gre? i think the web site said a combined gre score of 1000 was okay (or probably somewhere around there).

i'm planning on wearing a skirt, casual suit coat, panty hose, and nice flats. i'm also planning to only wear the suit coat for the interview. hopefully, i'll have time during a break to lock it in my car. i have no idea if we will have the interviews in the morning or afternoon. hopefully, some of the ladies that go on the 16th will feel generous in sharing advice :D

ncemt,

go for the hose! you can always ditch them later (maybe).

glassprn,

congrats! i'll see you on the 6th :)

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Just wanted to wish everyone who is interviewing tomorrow-- Best of Luck!!! I know you will all do wonderfully. I'll be interviewing on the 23rd and really can't wait to meet some of you, see Duke's campus and visit Durham (let alone North Carolina) for the very first time!

What an exciting adventure that is beginning!

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I'm so excited for everyone today that I can hardly pay attention!! Good luck future nurses :D I hope everything is going well!! :yeah:

And I just have to add this is the most ridiculous Smilie ever:

:dancgrp:

Lol!

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Specializes in ER/ICU.

Good luck to all of you! =)

I'm very excited and nervous,too haha

Now I'm searching for the flight, hotel and so on...

It costs a big junk of money, but I think it will worth it. =)

p.s. Yogi! That makes me smile,too!

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How did it go yesterday?!?!

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Hey guys!

Sorry I've been meaning to get on here and let you know how the interview went, but I have been playing catch-up and haven't had the chance.

Anyway...the day was absolutely wonderful! I just love being there! I think my interviews went well, but everyone I talked to thought theirs went well also. So, who knows! LOL! They just have a way of making everyone comfortable! As far as the interview, it was basic stuff and nothing too crazy. You actually interview with 2 different faculty members (15 minutes each) and the rest of the day is an intro to the program, financial aid, student panel, tour of the Center for Nursing Discovery (their simulation lab), and a tour of the hospital. A lot of it was similar to the information session I went to in May.

So I am relieved that the interview is over, but now the anticipation has set in! I have been picking apart my interviews in my head...was this good?...was this bad? Oh, the thrill of not knowing!

I anyone has specific questions, I'd be happy to answer them if I know :)

Good Luck!! :yeah:

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Hi SandyH! Congrats on getting through the interview :) I was wondering if you remember the specific questions the asked you during the interview? And, did both interviewers ask you the same questions or were they very different? I'm interviewing this week and am very nervous!! Thanks!

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