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  1. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks for the congrats to those who posted! Ocennia, congrats to you as well because although you won't be attending Duke, the school you'll be attending is just as great! Vandy, I'm gonna go ahead...

  2. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey everyone. I just wanted to come in and say that I received an acceptance letter this morning! Since my birthday is this week, I can say that this is like the best gift I could ever receive!...

  3. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    thanks, amanda for the response! i would have responded earlier but was out of town and didn't check the board. i appreciate the info

  4. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey everyone. Just wondering...for those of you who've received financial aid packages already, what are they looking like this year? I know I still have a month of waiting to find out my fate, but...

  5. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    hey everyone, i was pretty bummed when i read that i was going to be in the second round...and then i come here and i'm shocked that pretty much all of us received that same fate! this is not what i...

  6. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey everyone, I haven't been on here for a while but I thought I'd drop in and say "AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"!!! I'm literally trying not to pull my hair out as I wait in anticipation. All I can...

  7. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi everyone, The school was awesome! I don't have anything negative to say about the program. I live 2 hours from Duke and I thought that I wasn't going to make it on time because the pantyhose gods...

  8. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks for the replies everyone! I'm super nervous that my interview is on Friday, but super excited to get it over also! Evaamber, I know that they are supposed to be serving breakfast and...

  9. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi, Evaamber and all of the other people who interviewed today!!! How was it? Details, details, please! I interview next Friday and it's all I've been thinking about

  10. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey everyone! I know we're still coming down from the high of being invited to the interview, but have any of you began thinking of the financial side of the school process? I know I am because I am...

  11. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    hi sbl29, i'm sorry that you didn't have good news waiting for you last week. if i were you i would definitely dig deeper for the reasons why you were denied. in the beginning of last week i had an...

  12. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    hi marann, congratulations on getting past the first stage! i'm still floating on a cloud because for a minute there i was concerned that things were not going to work out in my favor. i don't know...

  13. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Oaktown, I'm sorry to hear that but I will be pulling for you! Believe me, I understand your anguish because I didn't think that some of my materials would make it on time and I almost gave up hope...

  14. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey everyone! Just wanted to stop in and say that I've also been invited for the interview!!!! I literally screamed when I saw the email! I'm still deciding on dates, but I think I may go for the 28th...

  15. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey everyone! I was just wondering whether any of you have taken or plan to take a Medical Terminology course before beginning the ABSN program. I ask because Duke doesn't have this course listed as a...

  16. Facebook

    aspire2inspire replied to LadyTiger44's topic in General Nursing

    Hi LadyTiger44, I'm sorry that this happened to you, but thankfully your closed door transformed into an open window of opportunity for you! HIPAA regulations are so strict that I wouldn't dare engage...

  17. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey everyone :) Just wanted to come through and respond to some of the comments left since my last visit. First, I applied for admission to the Fall '11 class, but I am willing to reapply for...

  18. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Congrats on submitting your application, Amisadai! I don't really have any volunteer experience in the health care setting, although I did complete an Allied Health track in high school. I also...

  19. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey, oaktown. One of my references had a hard time trying to upload his recommendation letter as well. The system kept saying that the document was over the specified limit or something (I think two...

  20. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey, murph! My personal statement was about 4 pages *double* spaced and I thought I had a lot to say LOL. Since they didn't specify a limit I still tried to keep it as concise as possible while still...

  21. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    So, everyone....the deadline is tomorrow and I'm so excited! I have the A&P prerequisites to finish, but luckily they're offered online through my local (NC) community college and I won't have to...

  22. Artificial Fingernails and Direct Care Staff

    aspire2inspire replied to pumpkin92356's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not a nurse yet but I totally agree with the fingernail policy. In the health setting, doctors, nurses, and others with direct patient care should keep their "natural" nails manicured and no...

  23. Duke ABSN Fall 2011

    aspire2inspire replied to murph1009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Everyone! My name is Mel and I've been reading through the threads for a few weeks and finally decided to sign up. I was born in raised in N.C. and have a B.S. in Psychology from a N.C. university....