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  1. I worked at a level one trauma center ER for a year, then switched to CV ICU before I applied to schools. In order to increase your chances (&for your own benefit), you definitely need ICU...
  2. Here's my story. I did a 16-month absn program. if you are going to attend an absn program, you probably cannot work. The schedule will be very tight. You don't want to sacrifice your GPA over...
  3. Im not 100% sure, but it sounded like it. If they already sent out letters, and people already got a call from them, i assume its
  4. I could not wait, so I called the department. They sent out letters to all applicants ( accepted or not) yesterday. So if you did not get call so far, probably not accepted. Little disappointed, but I...
  5. Congrats!!
  6. I got a call last Tuesday. :) good luck to
  7. Second Degree Help Please!

    I totally agree with mschas! It's very competitive to get into NS now, but please don't be discouraged by GPA. I recently got accepted to 2 ABSN programs with under 3.0 undergraduate GPA. So you can...
  8. I was very grateful that I was accepted to UR, but I decided to go to another school. I wish all of you (accepted and waitlisted) the best.
  9. Don't be discouraged by GPA! I had exact same GPA(2.95) in my undergraduate and recently I got accepted my top choice ABSN program. (My graduate GPA was higher than undergraduate, but not supper...
  10. Interview for ABSN program

    Most important thing, I believe, is how to make yourself stand out from the rest. The questions I was asked (both ABSN programs) were very generic. Why nursing? Why this program? Strength and...
  11. Congratulations! Isn't it awesome? =) Now you can relax and
  12. 4.0 pre reqs

    JonB04 You can absolutely do it! Why not?? =) Like other posters already said, it is doable as long as you are focused on your goal and dedicate a certain amount of time to it. When I first read...
  13. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

    Thanks a lot Chickenlake and twois!! I'll look into these suggested areas
  14. What is so bad about STATS?

    I'm not a math person at all..But I took statistics last semester and end up getting A! Even though I didn't like my professor and his teaching style, I just did what I had to do get a decent grade....
  15. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

    Yogi - Wow, where did you live in Vermont? I'm living in UVM graduate housing near Burlington downtown. =) I like Vermont but it's winter is too brutal.... Maybe because I lived in California before...
  16. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

    I worry about finding a good place since I'm living in Vermont now and I don't have any local contact over there... But thanks Cat 2012 for great info.
  17. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

    Congrats SandyH, Elmo, and Spring2011!! now I need to focus on my microbiology presentation.
  18. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

    OMG!!!! I'm accepted. too!!! my hands are
  19. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

    I didn't get info session email, either...hmmm I can't focus on my microbiology presentation prep...(It's next Monday Ah~~~) So
  20. Hey, Malapata! Thanks for your kindness. I'm wondering what if the program cuts too many things since it is just 12-month program. How do you feel about work-load and learning curve? I know it's a...
  21. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

    Hi, everyone! I am too very nervous about their decision... I enjoyed last Friday and hopefully I will be given a chance to study there. But I know there are so many applicants with great credentials,...
  22. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

    Sandy! You must be thrilled to finish summer classes. I still have two more weeks to go....Ah.... My interview is this Friday and I'm excited and nervous. I had a phone interview for U of Rochester...
  23. Thanks, Malapata! If you don't mind would you share your first semester experience? I haven't visited the school yet, and don't know anyone who attended. Any info will be
  24. I just finished my interview!! OMG! I was very nervous, but the interviewer lady was very nice. =) The lady said that they will notify the decision in the middle of September. Now waiting game...
  25. Thanks, CSy! My interview is scheduled on 2 August. I'm so nervous... It is totally unexpected thing that they will accept only 55. Wow... Anyway! good luck to everyone!!