Duke ABSN Spring 2011

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Hi there-

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! :)

Specializes in ER/ICU.

Hi, Tinydancer!

I spoke with the "Duke lady" today, and she told me that 2011 spring cohort will

be around 66. Also they want to interview almost 3/4 of applicants those who

meet the requirements. =)

Thanks GlassPRN! I have been skimming through the fall 2010 thread and I am making myself so nervous!

Hey!!!

I just want to stop by to let you guys know that I have receive the interview letter from Duke today about the interview day.

This is a part of the email they sent me...

The Accelerated BSN Admissions Committee reviewed your application for Spring 2011 entry into the Accelerated BSN program and we are favorably impressed with your credentials.

We would be pleased if you would come to interview with our faculty on campus and participate in our day-long program. We are happy to invite you to visit Duke, meet our faculty/students, and see our campus.

The interview days being offered are:

Friday, July 16th (8:30AM - 3:00PM)

Friday, July 23rd (8:30AM - 3:00PM)

Friday, August 6th (8:30AM - 3:00PM)

I have choose July 16th... so I am looking forward to see you guys very soon.

Best of luck :)

Specializes in ER/ICU.

Wow!LalaBelle Congrats!!!

I did not submit the application yet, so I have no clue what will happen.

BTW I wish you the best. Stay positive!! =)

congratulations! wow, i'm sooo nervous about applying. i have yet to submit my application, if i can ask, when did you submit your application and have all your documents (letters of rec basically) arrived at the school? i plan to submit my app later next week, yikes.

good luck with the interview!!

YAY! LaLa! So excited that the ball is finally rolling! I was wondering if your application was wholly complete as well (letters of rec etc.)... CONGRATS

Hey ladies :) .. Thank you very much for your encouragement, I hope everybody doing good and we will get in there together :p ..

As your question, I have submit my application on May 21st and my last document have sent to the school on May 31st :) ...

so please keep in mind that you guys still have 15 days to go for the dead line however, I would say that it probably better to Hurry up to submit the application and get yourself ready for an interview :)

fingers crossed that we will get into the program for spring 2011 together :)

I am so ready and very excited :)

Goodluck :)

Welcome TinyD and Freet!!

Congrats Lalabelle!!

Now I am getting nervous! :)

I submitted my application about a week ago, but one of my transcripts hasn't got there! I sent them out a few weeks before I submitted the application, so I just ordered another copy and hopefully it will get there soon!!

Oh the waiting.....good luck to all!! :)

Specializes in Neuro ICU.
Welcome TinyD and Freet!!

Congrats Lalabelle!!

Now I am getting nervous! :)

I submitted my application about a week ago, but one of my transcripts hasn't got there! I sent them out a few weeks before I submitted the application, so I just ordered another copy and hopefully it will get there soon!!

Oh the waiting.....good luck to all!! :)

SandyH, one of my transcripts was delayed as well... let M know and email her an unofficial transcript if you can. They will use it to make initial decisions and make sure the official one tells the same story once it gets there (or at least they did in Dec/January :))

Oh, hey LaLa....

I meant to ask, Did you take the GRE?

Anyone else take them?

I know they are supposed to be waived for GPA's above 3.4, but I know that is a pretty new thing for the program and my application says they haven't received my test scores...

Maybe I will have to call the "nice lady" and check. :)

As my GPA, I didnt take the GRE. My application was showing that they haven't received my test scores at first but I called the nice lady :) and asked so she has changed it for me:) ..

Goodluck

wow! that is so exciting that you already got an email about an interview. It gave me the motivation to go ahead and submit mine today...I had been putting it off...

Now I am anxious to get an email (hopefully I will). I forgot to mention that I emailed M and she said that we do have to mail in our transcripts (I realized it tells you to after you submit your application). good luck to everyone!

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