Duke University ABSN Fall 2013

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AnnieBopannie

32 Posts

Specializes in Community Health Promotion.

Hi OsoBear,

Thanks so much for your advice. My father is a CPA and I worked at his office for a few years---so I'm also about return in investment as well. I did get into the UW, which is why I'm keeping it as one of my top options, but I am also really interested in Johns Hopkins program, as well as Dukes.

The logical part of my brain is saying "stay here and go to UW" bc I already am a resident, it's a really good program, and the cost would be cheaper. However the adventurous part of my brain is saying "go out east!" bc I would like to experience a different part of the country, both of those programs are geared towards global health (RPCVS and medical spanish pathway), and are both excellent programs. At this point, it all comes down to the financial aid packets, so I'm waiting to hear back from all my schools. The difference between UW vs Duke and JHU is that UW is a public school so doesn't give away a lot of scholarships whereas JHU and Duke have big endowments, so provide more financial assistance to students....so in the end, both of those schools could be cheaper than UW.

Good luck with your programs as well! Your career experience as a CPA will help you a lot in the healthcare world :-D

JordanLeigh

9 Posts

Trin22, you may want to call admissions yourself and ask about the online courses. The ones I posted were sent to me from the admissions department and he said they have been used before by students.

The requriements don't specify that a lab is required. It say 6-8 hours of A&P for example, meaning a 3 credit hour labless course wouldbe sufficient. Although, other schools are probably not going to accept online courses for sciences, so may be better to take them in person.

I would call and ask yourself of a lab is required.

OsoBear

4 Posts

AnnieBopannie,

I lived in Portland for five years and travelled to Seattle many times. I loved the Northwest. But I'd have to say that NC is pretty awesome, too (summers are a bit humid, though). You can't go wrong in either location.

Good point about scholorships. If you get a good financial package, Duke and JHU may turn out to be less the UW.

jenf21

15 Posts

Hi AnnieBopannie!

I live in Portland and have for almost six years. I have family in Seattle, though, so I'm up there quite often. VCU is in Richmond, VA, so not too far from Raleigh/Durham (relatively speaking!). I've been looking for good ticket prices--everything seems to be around $350, round trip, but I've just started looking so I'm hoping I can find something a little better. Spendy, but I decided I think it's worth it to visit my top two, as I think I'll have a better feel once I'm able to actually walk around campus, check out the city, etc. It's hard making these big, expensive decisions from far away, but my mantra is short term pain is worth the long term gain. As long as I'm out there anyway... :) But please let me know what you hear about Skype for sure. And I'm with you--I basically decided it's now or never for a huge cross-country adventure, so that's why I'm looking at schools on the other coast. And I'm also with you in crossing my fingers for a good financial aid package.

AnnieBopannie

32 Posts

Specializes in Community Health Promotion.

Hi jenf21! I just wanted to let you know that Duke got back to me and said that yes they can do a skype interview. I had to be persistent though (a few emails and phone calls). I would be in the same boat with you as far as visiting my top schools on the east coast, but the short term notice and financial means doesn't help right now. Plus right now I'm working full time and taking night courses, so it's hard to be gone for a long time. I hope you have a fun trip out east!

sarahcee

59 Posts

Hey guys, not sure if anyone else was aware of timelines for admissions decisions but I emailed **** to check. He said they expect to release final decisions on March 18th. I'm out west also (CA) and applied to UCSF, but if I can get a decent amount of scholarship money Duke might still be the cheaper option. I've lived back East before and liked it but will probably settle on the west coast, so it'd be fun to go somewhere else for a few years before settling. The ticket was definitely pricey and it's a bummer they can't at least hook us up with current students to save the hotel cost, but since Duke Days is a requirement I'm worried about it negatively affecting my application if I don't fly out. It's still really tough and the next couple months will be a squeeze financially, but I want to give myself the best chance possible.

Does anyone know what the likelihood is of actually getting a job at one of the Duke hospitals after finishing the ABSN? That loan repayment program is extremely attractive, but if it's impossible to get a job there then it's a moot point.

hopefulnurse24

502 Posts

When did you speak to ****? March 18th is pretty soon! And I had been told that almost every nurse who applied to Duke Hospital has gotten a job as long as loan repayment has been around. I agree about flying out there - especially because there's a group interview and group activity, along with the individual interview. It'll be worth it! :)

VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN

49 Articles; 5,349 Posts

Specializes in Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds.

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sarahcee

59 Posts

Oops sorry for using a personal name! **** is the ABSN admissions officer at DUSON for those of you coming into this conversation later.

@hopefulnurse24 I got an email response from CL this morning with that information. And thank you so much for providing an answer to my question! What an awesome opportunity that is, especially since it's sooooo difficult to get a job as a new grad in many parts of the country. Job security + loan repayment = amazing in my book.

hopefulnurse24

502 Posts

Ah, thanks sarahcee! That's awesome to hear. That's a really fast turn around from the last interview date, but it's great to hear that they will still honor that date. I can't remember where exactly I heard that information, but that is what I have been told and I know that the majority of people do take advantage of that. I think I read it on a past year's thread, they had discussed it at the question and answer session at the interview. I am sure it will be mentioned during the question and answer session at the interview!

Thanks for the info Sarah. I've gotten different answers from them. I don't know if it's even worth asking since the answers change all the time ;) but I have heard March 18th the most.I agree that it is worth it to be there in person. They did mention a group interview and activity. An in person interview is different than a Skype one. But Annie that's amazing that they changed their minds for you. I'm thinking that everyone who has been offered an interview is either going to be accepted or wait listed. I guess there is a chance of being rejected too but I think it's pretty small unless we totally bomb the interview!

guest464345

510 Posts

hey everybody...just saying hello! I'm a current Duke ABSN student, and I was a superneurotic follower of this thread a year ago during our application process. Still alive and here to tell you that the interviews aren't nearly as scary as you may be imagining right now. Everyone's really helpful, and you'll do fine :) Good luck! Drop me a line if you have questions about Durham or the school.

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