Yogi Mel

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1. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

   Yogi Mel replied to SandyH's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Hello again, I just started UNC's ABSN program this January. I just wanted to let you guys know if you have any questions you can feel free to e-mail me or drop by my blog anytime. I'm going to...

2. UNC-Chapel HIll School of Nursing

   Yogi Mel replied to exploringnursing's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Thanks :-) I'm sure that time will be here before you know it! If you do want to start a blog I highly recommend www.wordpress.com . Also, if you're unsure about it, you could always start a blog...

3. UNC-Chapel HIll School of Nursing

   Yogi Mel replied to exploringnursing's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Hi guys, I just realized I replied on another thread that I commented on originally, but not this one. I just started at UNC's ABSN program this January. Its fantastic and crazy- just what I hoped for...

4. Accelerated BSN - UNC vs Duke

   Yogi Mel replied to irishrose26's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Hi guys! I'm just starting the ABSN program at UNC tomorrow! My expected graduation date is May 2012. Also, if anyone has questions about the application process of either Duke or UNC, I would be...

5. UNC-Chapel HIll School of Nursing

   Yogi Mel replied to exploringnursing's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   I got possibly the most confusing acceptance letter ever. It was postmarked on Oct 20th. Its says something like "We are pleased to inform you that we have notified the University's Office of...

6. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

   Yogi Mel replied to SandyH's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   I actually just gave up my spot b/c I couldn't get enough financial aid. I got a tiny grant ($600) and needed $34,000 in private loans. I couldn't get approved for loans because I had some bad...

7. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

   Yogi Mel replied to SandyH's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Hey guys, I found an answer to my question and I just wanted to update you. We do NOT have to have the background check completed until November 1. If you're in the same boat I am and don't have any...

8. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

   Yogi Mel replied to SandyH's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   In the letter it says we have to complete steps 1 and 3 by Oct 1. Step 2 was the background check. We probably have a little longer to complete that although it does not say when exactly. Does...

9. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

   Yogi Mel replied to SandyH's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   I started off in Shelburne and then moved to Richmond/Jonesville, which is about 30 minutes from Burlington. I would love to move back some day, but not for the

10. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

    Yogi Mel replied to SandyH's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    glassprn- I lived in Vermont for 13 years. I actually just visited in April :-) Enjoy the fall I miss so

11. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

    Yogi Mel replied to SandyH's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    UNC usually lets people know late October or sometimes as late as mid-November, but its all a little vague. So at that pointe if a Duke Student changed their mind they would lose their $500 deposit,...

12. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

    Yogi Mel replied to SandyH's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I've been moving all week and I finally had my inspection this afternoon, but I was too chicken to check b/c if i didn't get in I wouldn't have the will to finish moving out & cleaning. I just...

13. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

    Yogi Mel replied to SandyH's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Oh....I don't know why the 16th is stuck in my head. Don't mind me, I'm moving right now and have all my dates confused. Sorry

14. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

    Yogi Mel replied to SandyH's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Well, the last group was there on Friday so they couldn't possibly meet and review everyone until Monday or Tuesday. Unless, they just stayed there all weekend Also, interesting fact.... my...

15. Duke ABSN Spring 2011

    Yogi Mel replied to SandyH's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    They said that the committee is meeting the week of the 16th. I'm hoping that means we will hear sometime Monday- Friday. Oh dear. I wonder if we all find out at the same