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  1. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    That would actually be kinda funny if they took them secretly. They made us pose for them.

  2. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    On the 22nd, they took pictures of everyone as we picked up our name tags. Good luck to everyone interviewing this week! You'll do

  3. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I love my North Carolinian weather forescasters...but we'll either get hit with a foot of snow or absolutely nothing! I would love to see lots of snow...just hope the ice stays to the south. I'm not a...

  4. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I say "YAY" for snow too!! Just remember that we rarely see snow, usually it's just ice. So, the whole area completely shuts down anytime there is any wintry precipitation. Road clearing is not our...

  5. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The student panels at the interview and at the info session mentioned that you are offered the contract at the beginning of your first semester. Granted, this contract does not guarantee employment in...

  6. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'd say a little over half of us wore suits. Definitely bring or wear comfortable shoes for the tour. My feet were killing me when we finished. Luckily, my group toured last! Make sure you have a...

  7. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Just wanted to let you guys know not to worry too much about your interview! It was pretty laid-back and our interviews were one-on-one with faculty members. No scary panel! Everyone was incredibly...

  8. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    kebunt, I'm really glad you told us this. It does totally change my preparation for this interview. I still wish it wasn't blind, but you guys have given us great advice. I'm still trying to hold on...

  9. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I just got my packet...although the directions didn't come through very well. I was just really excited, but now the nerves are getting to me! It's interesting that our admissions friend said they...

  10. Experiences with Duke ABSN Interview Process?

    brinkallz replied to giardiafan's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    There were 197 applicants to Duke this year. They told us they would be interviewing somewhere between 125 to 140 of us for the 70 available positions. You should join our other thread (Duke ABSN for...

  11. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    At the information session, they told us the approximate cost for the program is $66,000 plus living expenses for a total of roughly $81,000. I'm trying not to focus on that

  12. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Wow, this thread has exploded! So, I'm scheduled for the 22nd. Maybe I can still join you guys for a beer or something after work on the 29th. (I live about 25 minutes from Duke...assuming I don't get...

  13. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I just got my email! Yay! Now I have to find a way to focus on work for the rest of the day! Congrats

  14. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    On the age question, I will be 32 in February...and starting to feel it! On the BBQ topic, just remember there are 2 types of NC bbq....eastern NC BBQ and western NC BBQ. Personally, I'm not a fan of...

  15. ABSN Duke Fall 2010

    brinkallz replied to Maryash79's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello all! I have been quietly lurking around this thread for quite some time. I'm becoming so anxious though, that I have decided to finally join in! Just as a quick background on me, I graduated...

  16. Duke ABSN deadline

    brinkallz replied to rubypie's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    We should definitely keep in touch. So far, I'm so busy with work and finals that I haven't reached the nervous/excited state, yet. Hopefully, I'll hear from them before I can get too nervous. Let me...

  17. Duke ABSN deadline

    brinkallz replied to rubypie's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I went ahead and submitted my application a few weeks ago. I didn't wait for my recommendations since I figured they had probably started my file with my transcripts, etc. I'm sorry you had to take...