Duke University ABSN Fall 2013

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Hey everyone! I submitted my application to Duke University's ABSN program for fall 2013 a few weeks ago, so I wanted to get some conversation started! Is anyone else applying?!

Agreed! Plus the cost of living over there isn't bad at all compared to many other programs I'm looking into!

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I haven't been on this site in forever, but just popping in to say that the tuition reimbursement (if you get it) IS taxed - after taxes it comes out to be about $9,000/year (for the record). They also basically subtract that number from your salary, so you're not going to be making much if you work for the Duke system, but people do to get their foot in the door. Just something to consider. The cost of living is much cheaper down here though then in the North or on the West Coast, so that helps.

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I am going March 1st to Duke days, when are others going?

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February 22

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I'll be attending on February 22nd. If anyone wants to meet up the night before, let me know.

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I would be up to meet up the night before. However, I can't send you a private message. I'm going to see if the phone app will let me.

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Hello, did anyone take any of the prerequisite courses online? Duke School of Nursing's website specifically states that prerequisites can be taken at any university, community college, or online. I hope this applies to science courses as well. Did anyone get accepted with online science courses?

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Trin22, I emailed the admissions office about the same question. He gave me this list of online courses they accept. These are jjst ones that have been used before.

"Online Courses:

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UNC Online

Marian University | Accelerated BSN Nursing Program | Home

University of Rochester School of Nursing

This is just a sample of available options. You can perform a google search to look for schools near to you to go to campus or look up online courses offered at any institution. Just make sure the school is accredited. "

Hope this helps!!

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Thank you so much for the information. It's so difficult finding the "perfect" online courses if you're applying to more than one school.

Did you take any courses online?

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Trin22, I have not taken them yet. I was planning on taking them at NCSU this summer because they are offered in 5 week sessions, so I can take both A&Ps over the summer. I wanted a backup plan though in case the courses become full.

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@trin22 they will not let you take science classes online, I called and asked last week! courses like micro and anatomy require an in-person lab. if you take online classes for those my admissions officer said they won't be accepted

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Hi Jenf21!

Where in Oregon are you from? I'm originally from Roseburg, but moved up to Seattle last year. Where is VCU? I'm still trying to get an answer from the admissions team at Duke about a possible skype interview, but if that isn't possible, then I will try to make it out there and perhaps go and see my other top school as well. Might as well make it worth our while right? Let me know if you decide on going to the duke days and if you find any good deals on plane tickets---they are looking pretty spendy!

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