jonron1216

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1. Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

   jonron1216 replied to nickioness's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Hi Ryan, I am also concerned about the cost of the program at Duke. However, after much thought I've decided that it is worth it. With the tuition reimbursement program the cost is comparable to an a...

2. Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

   jonron1216 replied to nickioness's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Piebird, Congratulations! I'M IN TOO!

3. Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

   jonron1216 replied to nickioness's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   hey guys, i was just wondering if those of you who went to duke days on the 13th and 20th were also told that the admissions committee would meet this week, but that decisions are tentatively...

4. Duke University worth the money?

   jonron1216 replied to Daveo7_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I am a current applicant for the Duke ABSN program, I absolutely think that Duke is worth the money. The program is fantastic, the instructors seem very personable and concerned with the students'...

5. Endocrine System help!

   jonron1216 replied to wackyj2000's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Khan Academy is a great resource. It really helped me understand the immune system (a system I struggled with). I absolutely love endocrinology, and Khan makes it very understandable. He does a great...

6. I hate microbiology

   jonron1216 replied to twarlik's topic in General Students

   Ha, minus 1 point for not italicizing... ​Epulopiscium

7. I hate microbiology

   jonron1216 replied to twarlik's topic in General Students

   I'm in Microbiology right now... currently trying to memorize appx. 100 types of bacteria for a test tomorrow and wanting to rip my hair out. I think the class is fascinating, but I am not a fan of...

8. Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

   jonron1216 replied to nickioness's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Hey everybody. I went to Duke Days on last Friday and just wanted to say that I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the program. Duke has so much to offer its nursing students, and the faculty...

9. Male nurse song

   jonron1216 replied to Scrubman's topic in Men in Nursing

   I love this song. As a male going into nursing, the video definitely resonates with me. Thanks for sharing and best of luck in your career

10. Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

    jonron1216 replied to nickioness's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Just boarded my first of three flights. I don't have tissues, but I'll know who to ask should my nose start running. :-) Excited to meet everyone

11. Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

    jonron1216 replied to nickioness's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I just started packing for my flight, which leaves bright and early tomorrow morning! I'm excited to spend the weekend in Durham with a bunch of future nurses! Any last minutes tips on what to pack?...

12. I know this sounds crazy, but......

    jonron1216 replied to Kat_everdeen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Kat, I used to have math anxiety too, and in high school I was a terrible math student. (I got a D in Pre-Calc) I hated math with a strong passion. In college I told myself I would only do the bare...

13. A&P 2 What part was the hardest for you?

    jonron1216 replied to CinDRnyc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in A&P II right now, and we started with the endocrine system. I have to say I absolutely loved the endocrine system (but then again I love chemistry and understanding how hormones react with...

14. Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

    jonron1216 replied to nickioness's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    @amo88 - I am from the Tri-Cities (Eastern WA). I lived in north Seattle for a brief period of time and know quite a few people from the Edmonds/Lynnwood area. Where did you get your undergrad degree?...

15. Duke ABSN - Spring 2013!

    jonron1216 replied to nickioness's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I decided on July 13th! The airfare worked out better than the other dates. Anyone else flying in from out of town? I'm coming from Washington State. I'm excited to meet you there DancingFree and...