Hello! I figured it was time to start this thread now that the application deadline is nearly here. Let us commence the stress and commiseration!
I finally submitted my Duke ABSN application yesterday after being away from my computer for months while traveling. I feel excited and hopeful, but the reality is that I won't be able to attend without a significant scholarship. I love Duke's program and my partner lives outside of Durham (I'm currently near Tucson, AZ) so this could be the perfect fit.
Nursing will be a second career for me--I'm 34. I'm curious whether most of my fellow applicants are younger or around my age?
So far I'm still planning on coming. My trip to the UK is also a go. Though NOW I regret doing 22-24, back to work the 25-29 with one day off thrown in and THEN I fly out. I know for a fact that if I'm sick on my UK flight I will not be allowed into Ireland or the UK. A little irritated by all the fear mongering that our borders or closed and that those of us flying internationally may be stuck in that country. I am thankful though that if that DOES happen, my best friend said I can stay until I'm allowed to come home. I take each day as it comes, but MAN if this isn't stress inducing. It's worse for me as I'm working in a hospital and IF I make it back to Florida, I still think I have to self quarantine...
Back to Duke...anyone submit their deposit yet? I'm hoping to get it all squared away next week or the following week!
The 4 semesters mean 2 years or is it 1 year and a half as in, a Summer semester? IDK I also got accepted to Mayo Clinic health sciences surgical first assistant program, and it’s just 1 year....
The 4 semesters mean 2 years or is it 1 year and a half as in, a Summer semester? IDK I also got accepted to Mayo Clinic health sciences surgical first assistant program, and it’s just 1 year....
It is 16 months, so 3 "traditional" semesters and 1 Summer semester. Since we are starting Fall 2020, we would graduate in December 2021.
The Mayo Clinic opportunity sounds interesting! I guess it just comes down to what scope of practice you want in your future healthcare profession. Either option is fantastic tho!
Also, I am unsure who all is officially going - but I paid my deposit on Friday. ?
@garsstaI am about to pay my deposit either this week or the following. I want to pay it before I head to Duke Days. I know we are both going the same day, so look out for a redhead...that's me! I still have to turn down some other schools. I am the type of person that hates that idea because what IF in the end Duke isn't right for me, but I just know I'm looking to go to a big school with lots of stuff to do.
So all Duke campus events are cancelled. I'm waiting for the official word from Ben, but once o get it I'll have to hope Spirit and air bnb will give me a refund
Nothing from the school of nursing but basically everything is closed at Duke. No reunion no games etc. so I assume they are trying to figure it out. All the medical events are cancelled so o assume nursing would cancel too
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So far I'm still planning on coming. My trip to the UK is also a go. Though NOW I regret doing 22-24, back to work the 25-29 with one day off thrown in and THEN I fly out. I know for a fact that if I'm sick on my UK flight I will not be allowed into Ireland or the UK. A little irritated by all the fear mongering that our borders or closed and that those of us flying internationally may be stuck in that country. I am thankful though that if that DOES happen, my best friend said I can stay until I'm allowed to come home. I take each day as it comes, but MAN if this isn't stress inducing. It's worse for me as I'm working in a hospital and IF I make it back to Florida, I still think I have to self quarantine...
Back to Duke...anyone submit their deposit yet? I'm hoping to get it all squared away next week or the following week!