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1. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina

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

2. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina

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

3. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina

   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 with the particulars of our program. I would recomm...

4. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina

   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 Monday.

5. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina

   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 roomate) with someone from our dept. But not certain th...

6. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina

   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. Just spent some time with my future manager and look...

7. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina

   I'm ADN and enrolled in an RN-BSN program.

8. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina

   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 last time there, but it seems nice enough. I'm fro...

9. Interview at Duke

   bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina

   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 we'll get further updates as we get closer.

10. Interview at Duke

    bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina

    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 proximity is important for me. You can find cheaper plac...

11. Interview at Duke

    bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina

    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 actually going down this week to look at a few pla...

12. Interview at Duke

    bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina

    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 Duke?"

13. Interview at Duke

    bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina

    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 then.

14. Interview at Duke

    bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina

    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 week.

15. Interview at Duke

    bigworld replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina

    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 something in Durham. Raleigh seems a bit further tha...