Duke ABSN Fall 2014 Hopefuls

adrianasu · Mar 20, 2014

Thank you guys for all your opinions. I am also planning on getting a Master or even a DNP. So now I am pretty sure that I am going too! See you this fall!

hopefulBE · Mar 21, 2014

Yes thanks for the comments. It makes it tough to make a decision. Duke is way too expensive for me.. and I want to get in locally (from washington state), but Duke is such a great program!

hopefulBE · Mar 22, 2014

I will be rejecting the offer, I got into UW's which was my first choice, and cheaper. Hopefully someone off waitlist benefits from this! best wishes to the rest of you!

MzJazBerri · Mar 24, 2014

Has anyone else find any apartments they are interested in? Lol...I am trying to make a list of possible apartments.

futureRN1913 · Mar 25, 2014

Has anyone else find any apartments they are interested in? Lol...I am trying to make a list of possible apartments.

I was looking at some and I have like three in mind.. do you have facebook? I wouldn't put my number on here lol

MzJazBerri · Mar 25, 2014

Lol...I understand. I sent you a PM...hopefully you can receive that.

MelissaJoellen · Mar 28, 2014

I've been following this thread for the past few months and finally decided to register so I could jump in! I too was accepted for Duke's Fall 2014 ABSN cohort, but am having trouble deciding between Duke and UCF. I fell in love with Duke during my interview, but the cost is so intimidating compared to UCF. Please offer any opinions on the two!!!

hopefulBE · Mar 28, 2014

@MelissaJoellen I would recommend going with the program you won't regret. I too decided on a different program in state that was cheaper and still an amazing school - UW. For me personally, the cost outweighed all the other things duke had to offer me that UW didn't, such as study abroad opportunities and really close relationships with clinical instructors. However when that financial aid report came in, I couldn't justify to myself spending 80k on only the first three semesters.. and still a 20k left for the last semester in fall - I had to loan out completely. If you are in a very comfortable financial situation however, and money isn't an issue, if you are only looking at the programs, go with the one you love and wont' regret choosing. I guess ask yourself, what are you looking for in a program? Can you get the experience you want out of UCF? hopefully my input helped haha. Other students from duke have stated they love the program and it was worth the cost. Others have stated to go to a cheaper program due to debt. I guess it's all about your preference =) Best wishes in your decision - either way you will be a great nurse!

adrianasu · Mar 28, 2014

Hi guys. I was accepted for this Fall cohort, but I just found myself pregnant!!! I remember on the Duke Day, a current student said something about pregnant students and students with other critical family issues in her cohort. Can someone help me to recall some details? Do you think I can still go to DUSON, dealing with this intensive program, while being prepared for the birth and taking care of my newborn at the same time? I want to go to DUSON so much!!!

the healer's art · Mar 28, 2014

Hi guys. I was accepted for this Fall cohort, but I just found myself pregnant!!! I remember on the Duke Day, a current student said something about pregnant students and students with other critical family issues in her cohort. Can someone help me to recall some details? Do you think I can still go to DUSON, dealing with this intensive program, while being prepared for the birth and taking care of my newborn at the same time? I want to go to DUSON so much!!!

We have a girl in my cohort who is pregnant and the school is working around her. If you want you can contact admissions and maybe they will put you in touch with other students who were in similar situations or the might give you more exact details on how that could work semester by semester.

chelseasweet · Mar 28, 2014

Hello everyone,

I too have been accepted into the fall 2014 cohort, and have decided to attend. I have been reading the thread for a couple months now, and finally have a question I can't seem to find an answer to-- I received notice of my financial aid package via email, but see nothing about the "need based" scholarship awarded by DUSON (only federal subsidized/unsubsidized and outside lender amounts). Does this mean I will not receive that assistance? Or do they send that out separately?

If anyone knows, I'd appreciate the help! I'm very excited and look forward to meeting you all in the fall. :)

liliping · Mar 29, 2014

I would assume that all financial aid would be in the letter on ACES. As part of the "to-do list" you are encouraged to talk to your financial aid counselor, so I would recommend doing that. My counselor was helpful and was able to answer many of my questions.