Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

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Alright! Since there are threads for the other entry times and we're coming up on almost 1 month until the May 1st deadline for the Spring 2013 start, who else is applying?

I have a BA Degree in German from ECU, but my work background is in the Hospitality Industry. I'm interested in getting the BSN, so I can eventually become a Certified Diabetes Educator. While it sounds like a crazy mix, I've also been Type 1 Diabetic since 1997, so it's not totally random. I really like helping people and building relationships in order to help them more, but I'd like to do more than slice their organic deli meat. :)

So what about the rest of you?

Whoops, didn't mean to vanish there.

Congrats to everyone that got an interview!

I decided not to apply because I couldn't justify $100,000 in loans, with about $87,000 in private loans. Instead I'm going to work hard to get into ECU's Alt Entry MSN program because it's cheaper and I have my BA from there, so everything transfers seamlessly.

Good luck!

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@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 Washingtonian here :-) (I would have sent this as a PM, but the site won't let me until I post a certain amount).

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I received an interview invite, too! So excited! I registered for the 13th.

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does anyone know what kind of questions will be asked during the interview process? i heard it was mainly based on our personal statements/answers to the questions on our applications but don't know for sure! :nurse:

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Hi everyone! Count me in for the 13th as well. I'm flying from New Mexico.

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Hey, I got one too, registered for July 20. I live in Durham and if I get in I will be looking for 2 roommates for my house. If any of you flying in would like a place to stay for free, I'd be more than happy to let you stay in one of the rooms. If you're coming in for the 20th, I can even pick you up at the airport!! You can contact me directly at kristalee4 at the ol' stand by aol. I hope that makes sense.

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Hey!

I chose Monday the 16th. It looks like the main parts of the day are the Faculty interview, campus tour, group interview and the CND tour.

I'm confused about the last two. What is the CND tour? Also, if we are having a group interview, does that mean there is no longer a one on one interview?

Thanks,

Look forward to seeing you there.

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Hi everyone! I also chose July 16th. I'm so excited!!!!

Ryan - the CND is the Duke Center for Nursing Discovery. So I believe we will be touring the School of Nursing and its facilities (the simulation lab, etc.). And I think the faculty interview is the one-on-one interview, so we do have both a one-on-one interview AND a separate group interview. Fun times!

I can't wait to meet everybody! :)

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Thanks piebird,

Seems like it will be a pretty short one on one interview then considering the schedule that was sent out. Even if there are only 6 people per group, and there are four groups total, then each interview would be about ten minutes.

Either way, the whole day is really an interview process.

Take care and I'll see ya there.

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Yeah, I have a friend who interviewed in January and I do remember her saying that the one-on-one interview only lasted about 15 minutes. I think she had a bunch of people in her group, but there were multiple interviewers. She also got the impression that decisions about acceptances had already been made, and that the interview was not weighted heavily/did not count for a ton. She really enjoyed the day and told me it wasn't stressful. So hopefully she's right ha ha. :)

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I'm with piebird's friend! I think the decisions are 90% made, and the face-to-face interview is just to make sure we don't have some glaring flaw that will ruin their reputation. I think that also explains why they're such sticklers about appearing in-person, instead of offering phone interviews or skyping like some school. fingers crossed that we are all a few weeks away from lots of good news!!

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Hi everyone! I'm interviewing on the 20th. I keep hearing that individuals invited for an interview are all technically qualified for the program, and the interview is about finding those among the qualified who are the best 'fit' for Duke. I'm interested in hearing opinions from others regarding what/who they think Duke is looking for as a best 'fit.' My thought was that they were looking for leadership qualities and maybe a desire to pursue community service endeavors. But, I'm not sure that this is much different from other good nursing schools. Any other thoughts?

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