Duke University ABSN Fall 2013

the healer's art · Dec 7, 2012

I can't believe we don't find out until March. I'll hear from my other schools ways before that. It will be really hard to know what to do...

maspsu08 · Dec 8, 2012

Yeah, the timeline with Duke is very tough. I hope they make admission decisions shortly after the interviews.

hopefulnurse24 · Dec 9, 2012

I'm very concerned because the timeline doesn't really allow for making decisions between multiple schools, if any of us are lucky enough to be in that decision (which I'm sure most of us we will be choosing between a few schools). Having the ability to choose between schools is imperative when we are spending $72,000 on tuition and fees alone... when a student is spending money like that, it is important to take program fit, financial aid, cost of living, quality of living, and quality of program into account. And we need time to truly do that! I will be hearing from a few other schools I have applied to before I will have even interviewed at Duke (if lucky enough to receive an interview at Duke), and Duke is my first choice... and I'm worried because nothing is ever guaranteed. Duke is a very competitive program - and the thought of being in the position where I may have to turn down any school before hearing from Duke makes me VERY nervous. And I'm also not in the position to put down multiple $500 deposits to ensure my spot at multiple schools while I wait for Duke. So you could say I'm getting worried! I guess there's no need to worry until I'm actually in that position, but it still makes me very nervous. This application cycle has been stressful, exhausting, and EXPENSIVE... I really don't want to have to go through it again next year

tribe12 · Dec 9, 2012

hopefulnursr24, I'm feeling the same way. I will hear from one school within the next week, and another by the end of January. Duke is also my number one choice, but I also don't feel that I have the money to pay for multiple deposits either. I had to turn down an amazing offer from Emory last year because the program was so expensive, so this is my second time applying to nursing schools and I can vouch that it is not very fun going through all the stress again.

soulshine101 · Dec 10, 2012

hopefulnursr24, I'm feeling the same way. I will hear from one school within the next week, and another by the end of January. Duke is also my number one choice, but I also don't feel that I have the money to pay for multiple deposits either. I had to turn down an amazing offer from Emory last year because the program was so expensive, so this is my second time applying to nursing schools and I can vouch that it is not very fun going through all the stress again.

Did you apply to UVA CNL?

tribe12 · Dec 10, 2012

soulshine101, I did not apply to UVa. Since it was a two year program that did not prepare graduates for licensure as a nurse practitioner, I didn't feel that it was worth my time and money. Becoming an NP is my ultimate goal, so it didn't fit with my plans.

oh191 · Dec 11, 2012

It would be nice to find out earlier. Is anyone else applying to schools with March or April deadlines? Duke was actually my earliest deadline!

MrsBaze · Dec 12, 2012

I am also planning to apply to Carolina, but they only have January matriculation for their ABSN program...so I don't have another application due until August (if Duke does not work out). I live in the Triangle Area here in NC, so I'm hoping to stay local!

weidlewd · Dec 13, 2012

Hey Tribe12!

I am a male applying to the program - graduating from Miami(OH) with a bachelors in Psych in May - 3.7 GPA, student athlete (captain), student org. president, and decent summer work experience, but nothing substantial. Also have my nursing assistant certification (STNA), but never used because of my schedule with sports.

Any other guys applying?

What are your thoughts on my chances?

ProfessorT · Dec 16, 2012

Hello, Everyone! So glad I found this thread! I also applied for the Fall 2013. I'm confused...should we hear something next week? If you hear, post! Good luck!

ProfessorT · Dec 17, 2012

I just received a status change that reflected what transcripts they have received. Just log in to the online application to see all your details. They are very specific, which helps.

guest464345 · Dec 17, 2012

I was messing around on allnurses with other stuff when it occurred to me to creep around and see if there was a thread for this year's applicants....and here you are! I was in your shoes a year ago - just finished my first semester at Duke. I just wanted to say good luck to everyone! It's a great program - but remember, there are a LOT of great programs, and you'll get in someplace, and if you really want to be a nurse you'll figure out how to do it. So try not to go crazy with anxiety y'all :)