Duke ABSN Fall 2011

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Hi all!

I know its early and the application isn't due until December 1st, but I was wondering if there was anyone else out there applying to the Duke ABSN program to start in August of 2011! I've already read through some of the previous semesters' threads and it seems like a great outlet for discussion/ questions/ nerves!

Let me know :)

I scheduled mine for the 28th! Congrats to everyone who has heard and good luck to those awaiting an email!

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I'll be there the 21st! I am so thrilled!

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I got an email too!!! I'm still debating on what day I should go, though.. I have my Yale interview on the 20th, so I don't think the 21st is feasible... are you guys planning on doing the ABSN-MSN Pathway??

VandyMeg- are you also applying to Vanderbilt's program?

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Also, did you all finish your pre-requisites? If so, where did you guys take Microbiology?

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nikki164- I've just started looking into maybe applying to Vandy. When are their applications due and do you have to have all of your prereqs completed before you apply because I won't be done until May? I live in NC near Duke so it was naturally my first choice to apply to but I do miss Vandy/Nashville a ton. I still have to take Micro and for Vandy I would also have to take Lifespan Development. I'm hoping to eventually get into a Micro class at Wake Tech in Raleigh but they are all full right now so I'm stalking the online registration!

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The Vandy deadline unfortunately passed. Did you go to Vanderbilt undergrad, I assume? How is Durham as a city/town? I am used to small cities/towns, so that isn't a concern, I just hope it isn't too isolated. I just moved to Nashville this past January, and absolutely love it! It's such a great city.

Ugh, I totally know what you mean with the registration stuff. It's such a pain in the butt! I am in the same boat as you, since I wasted an application fee for Nashville State CC to take micro, but every section, even the online ones, are full- there is a fire code regulation thing in terms of how many students/lab... so, I'm just going with University of Phoenix's online class.

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Ah I figured the deadline had already passed. Yes I went to Vandy for undergrad and loved every minute of it. I would move back to Nashville in a heartbeat...I love it there. I'm getting married in May though so I was trying to stay local since I'm pretty settled here. Maybe one day I'll get to move back! Durham is great and is in no way isolated in my opinion. There's lots to do there and Raleigh and Chapel Hill are a 15 minute drive down the road so it's like having 3 cities all in the same area!

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Specializes in LDRP.

I GOT THE EMAIL AHHHHHHH! Congrats to everyone else!:yeah:

Now about those dates... Guess it all comes down to choosing one.

The email honestly freaked me out because it was so simple and relatively short... The first line was something like "We are delighted that you've applied..." and I automatically panicked thinking the next line would be "but we are sorry that we cannot offer you an interview."

SOOOOO much anxiety gone... for now :)

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No interview for me but it was a long shot anyways. Good luck everyone! :)

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VandyMeg - I am pretty sure you can still apply to Vanderbilt. They don't close applications, they just make everyone who applied by Dec 1st "priority".

Nikki - I am very interested in the MSN pathway, I can't wait to hear more about it. It sounds like you can work while taking classes for your Masters which definitely appeals to me.

I still have Physiology and Microbiology next semester. I am very relived that I made it into classes, because this past semester I had to crash everything, and it was pretty stressful. I start school the 24th, so the 21st is my only chance to travel. I am hoping I am so busy with school and work that this next semester flies by, and I'll be at nursing school before I know it. :)

Curious about how many interviews they are doing and what criteria they used to pick us.

Those of you who live down there, can you give me some hotel, travel, and weather advice. I think I actually have to buy new clothing to be appropriately dressed for NC winter weather (not that I am complaining about a shopping expedition...)

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got an interview! im going the 4th, i figure the wait between the interview and the final decision will be shorter! anyone else going in feb. also just got my final grade for my last pre-req, an A in anatomy 2! what a good day! congrats to all.

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Hey everyone!

Just wanted to stop in and say that I've also been invited for the interview!!!! I literally screamed when I saw the email! I'm still deciding on dates, but I think I may go for the 28th or the 4th (leaning toward the 28th). Now I have to think about finishing prereq's and making a favorable impression during the interview. But hey, at least the first major hurdle is out of the way and I feel so blessed to have this opportunity :)

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