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1. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   It could just vary from group to group. What unit are you interviewing

2. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Everyone was wearing business attire in our group. Not a single person wore

3. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   I actually found something within walking distance of the hospital. I was on the waitlist for a little while before the apartment became available. Not everyone in the recruiting office is familiar...

4. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Hi mihaSK, I haven't heard anything yet from HR. If I don't receive anything by the end of this week, I will call them on

5. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   I found a couple of apartmets. I'm on the waitlist at one place, and waiting for approval at the other. My manager also thinks there might be the opportunity to move into a place (extra apt..not...

6. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   As far as I know, we don't have to apply before we move. I think the requirement is that we apply within about 6 weeks once we sign the papers. I did not talk to a recruiter while I was down there....

7. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   I'm ADN and enrolled in an RN-BSN

8. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   The cost around the hospital is not too bad. A nice 1-bedroom can be found for about $800. However, most, if not all of the cheaper places are already gone. I didn't get a chance to really explore my...

9. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   I got an email form HR that said we would "go over benefits and sign contracts on the 24th of August". They'll be having a reception on that day for the new orientees. The date isn't set in stone, but...

10. Interview at Duke

    bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'll let you know how it goes. You might have to consider taking a place without seeing it. The properties closer to the hospital are newer and more expensive. I won't have a car right away, so...

11. Interview at Duke

    bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi mihaSK, If I were you, I would start looking for a place right now!! I've been finding that many of the more affordable aprtments are already gone!! Summer is the peak move in time down there. I'm...

12. Interview at Duke

    bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    mihaSK gave you some very sound advice. I would also suggest that you be prepared to answer the question: "why do you want to come to

13. Interview at Duke

    bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Once we hear back from HR about when we have to return for the health/drug screening, I plan to stay in Durham for a few days and start looking around

14. Interview at Duke

    bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    luckybella, Thanks for the good wishes! They seem to be fairly prompt with their replies. Those of us that received offers were notified the following

15. Interview at Duke

    bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I have a feeling I'll be going to Urology/Gynecology. Do you have an idea of where you'll be going? I'm hoping to find a place and sign a lease by late July or early August. I'm also hoping to find...