My name is Sandy and I am applying to the Duke ABSN for Spring 2011, just wondering if there is anyone else out there applying? Only 2 months till the deadline and I am trying to get my personal statement finished, as well as spiffy up my resume!
I think I am anxious already! This may be a long ride!
Anyway....a little about me...
I have a BS in Environmental Management with a 3.73 GPA, didn't take the GRE, still working on the prerequisites but so far have a 4.0 in those classes.
I spent 10 years in the Navy, working as an aviation electronics technician and supervisor. Also did hazardous material control and other environmental stuff for my command. I also taught CPR for 5 or so years, as well as blood drive coordination. I was able to travel to a lot of neat places, and some that weren't! All-in-all it was a great experience for me. After leaving the military in late 2007, I worked for a semi-conductor company in RTP, doing research and development (not my favorite job). So, I decided to go to school for massage therapy, and I'm now a licensed therapist. So, that makes me something like 34 years young.
So, here I am....wanting to pursue a dream that I have had for long time! Thankfully I have the world's greatest husband! He is my rock and has encouraged me to take this leap! So let's do this!
I'm waiting for you! Hopefully someone will be here soon to go crazy in anticipation with me! :)
ok, i am shaking in my boots! are they going alphabetically?
My last name starts with an H, not sure if that helps. I got my email at 9:13am. Did you check the bottom of your application page? It may be there before the email comes?
I have been reading this forum for awhile and also applied to Duke but after my phone interview I thought I would definitely not get in and felt semi-stupid commenting. I just got my acceptance! Congrats to those of you who also were accepted!! I'm so excited right now!!
I'm from Arlington, TX. right between Dallas and Fort Worth (I'm sure you know that). Home of the Cowboys and Superbowl 2011!
Austin is such a fun place! I've only been a couple of times! My friends that went to school there loved it. My cousin got married in a church right across the street from UT
I'm glad there will be another Texan!!!
Someone in the nursing school mentioned to me that Texas is one of the top represented states at Duke. Glad to know we aren't alone
glassprn
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Congrats SandyH, Elmo, and Spring2011!!
now I need to focus on my microbiology presentation. =)