DUKE CRNA 2019

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Hey! I submitted To Duke's CRNA program! Just wondering if anyone else has and if you got an interview yet?!

Hey, I was accepted into the class starting this fall as well. Is anyone aware of a forum or facebook group where everyone can get to know each other a little and maybe share ideas? If anyone is interested, shoot me a message!

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Specializes in CVICU, SRNA.
On 2/28/2019 at 5:22 PM, Skier1228 said:

Hey, I was accepted into the class starting this fall as well. Is anyone aware of a forum or facebook group where everyone can get to know each other a little and maybe share ideas? If anyone is interested, shoot me a message!

Just seeing this today for the first time. Not sure if you check your Duke email regularly, but a group has been created. Check your email for instructions on how to find it.

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Specializes in CardioThoracic Surgical ICU.

Did any of you that were accepted to Dukes CRNA program attend the on-campus experience they offer over the summer? If so, do you feel like it helped with your acceptance?

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On 4/8/2019 at 2:18 PM, CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves said:

Did any of you that were accepted to Dukes CRNA program attend the on-campus experience they offer over the summer? If so, do you feel like it helped with your acceptance?

I attended the on-campus experience twice before applying. It definitely got me excited about the profession and gave me good insight on what kind of applicant Duke was looking for. I don't think that attending automatically gives you brownie points or anything but it's definitely beneficial to figuring out what to include in your application package.

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Specializes in CardioThoracic Surgical ICU.
On 1/28/2019 at 10:17 AM, bbystw said:

Congratulations! Can't wait to meet you, too!

Working on my application for submission, but it seems that the personal statement topics are after submission, and after doing some research that there are 6, 1 page essays. I’m taking my GRE on Sept 4 and applications have to be in October 1. I was really hoping to work on my essays while I wait for my test date. Do you think it would be political suicide if I asked if I could have the topics to start working on my essays?? I want to make sure I have adequate time to answer everything and edit it before submitting. I’m also a planner and like to have things done before the last minute...

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Specializes in CVICU, SRNA.
11 hours ago, CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves said:

Working on my application for submission, but it seems that the personal statement topics are after submission, and after doing some research that there are 6, 1 page essays. I’m taking my GRE on Sept 4 and applications have to be in October 1. I was really hoping to work on my essays while I wait for my test date. Do you think it would be political suicide if I asked if I could have the topics to start working on my essays?? I want to make sure I have adequate time to answer everything and edit it before submitting. I’m also a planner and like to have things done before the last minute...

They may have overhauled the app since last year, but there were only three essay topics when I applied. I was also able to add documents after submitting the main application, if I recall correctly. It wouldn't hurt to contact Marcia Hunter, the program coordinator, with your questions. She's super helpful. Good luck!

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Specializes in CardioThoracic Surgical ICU.
4 hours ago, bbystw said:

They may have overhauled the app since last year, but there were only three essay topics when I applied. I was also able to add documents after submitting the main application, if I recall correctly. It wouldn't hurt to contact Marcia Hunter, the program coordinator, with your questions. She's super helpful. Good luck!

Thank you very much!! Congrats!!

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Specializes in SICU.

Getting excited for the interview. anyone know how many people are getting interviewed or will be there? I went to the experience thing and there were a lot of people.

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Specializes in CVICU, SRNA.
On 10/31/2019 at 9:59 AM, SandMan2019 said:

Getting excited for the interview. anyone know how many people are getting interviewed or will be there? I went to the experience thing and there were a lot of people.

Congratulations on your interview! Each interview day has about 15-20 prospective students. It's an exciting and intense day. Afterward, I encourage you not to ruminate over how you did or what you should have said or didn't say. Be yourself, have a great time, and enjoy the experience. Full disclosure, I felt pretty awful on the drive home after my interview and thought, "Well I'd better figure out which programs I'm going to apply to next year..." very soon after, I got an acceptance email (which totally blew my mind - I really beat myself up over how I interviewed!). Hope to see you around campus!

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Specializes in CVICU.

Hey all! I was just offered an interview for Duke's CRNA program. I had a few questions and was hoping someone could help to guide me in the right direction. Does anyone know how many they interview? Style of interview? Things that I should specifically be asking about at the end? Thanks in advance!

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