Duke ABSN Fall 2014 Hopefuls

CRNA3485, BSN, DNP, CRNA · Feb 19, 2014

I'm interviewing on the 28th! I actually called and asked about the dress they preferred because there was some confusion between what people thought, and they said "casual/business casual". I hope that helps some of you that were asking. Good luck to all of you that are interviewing this Friday!

MzJazBerri · Feb 19, 2014

Hey krpark. I will see you next Friday :)

Scout_90, BSN, RN · Feb 22, 2014

Hey everyone! I went to Duke Days yesterday... besides the weather being all out of sorts (windy/rainy/gross), it was a great day.

I can't talk about the group activity, but I'd be more than happy to answer any other questions you might have! Let me know :)

MzJazBerri · Feb 22, 2014

Hey ND_Irish! How was it?

liliping · Feb 23, 2014

I went on Friday too. It was a great day and I enjoyed all of the activities. Duke definitely went all out to make our experience a good one.

loola8 · Feb 24, 2014

Hey everyone,

I also went to Duke Days on Friday and was really impressed with the school but is anyone else freaking out about the pricetag?! I knew it was expensive but it still shocked me. I have barely put a dent in my first undergrad loans and am kind of scared about piling on some more. Just trying to weigh the benefits of attending such a prestigious school with the inevitable financial hole it will put me in. I've heard a lot from both sides: about the benefits of Duke being invaluable but also the whole argument that at the end of the day you're a new grad RN wherever you graduate from. Anyone else weighing their options?

FoundWandering · Feb 24, 2014

I was originally scheduled to attend Duke Days on the 14th, but with weather closing down the school I had to cancel my flight and settle for a phone interview.

Does anyone have any idea when we should hear their final decision?

MzJazBerri · Feb 24, 2014

I had an idea of the price tag of Duke but I still decided to apply because there was many things I like about what Duke can offer me as a student. I guess I have to wait to hear back whether I am accepted or not, to make that final decision. But my interview is this Friday. I was suppose to interview the 14th and decided to move it. Can't wait! :0

MzJazBerri · Feb 24, 2014

Also, based on the last trend from last year, it seemed they found out about 2-3 weeks after the last Duke Day.

JuanMartin · Feb 24, 2014

I was at Duke Days this last Friday. For those asking, they said that first round decisions would be available on March 12th and then a second round of decisions would occur in mid April (I believe it was the 16th).

The event was done very well and the DUSON faculty and staff were very kind and hospitable, though the weather, as noted, was once again pretty bad (thunderstorms). Also there was a fire alarm that delayed registration. Don't worry about the interviews themselves. From my own experience they went well out of their way to treat us very warmly and they tended to pose questions in a relatively relaxed and conversational manner. It's not an anxiety producing process by any means.

If I had to give a tip then it would be to bring snacks. They provided us lunch from Jason's Deli, which was great, but it can seem like a long span between breakfast and that point. I hope that helps!

.....Oh, one last thing. If you want to be cool, and of course you do, then you call the school DUSON (sounds like Tuscon). When I first heard the term thrown around in conversation I didn't realize what people were referring to. I was like, "why is everyone so into Arizona around here?"

MzJazBerri · Feb 24, 2014

Thanks for the tip JuanMartin. My friend had mention that too :)

shellharp · Feb 24, 2014

Hi ND_Irish!

Glad you had a good Duke Day! Question for you: How did most people dress for the day? Are most the events indoors? Trying to plan appropriate attire :). Thanks so much!