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I never got an email to check my portal. I just went into my portal and into my application and it had a status update that I opened. Just FYI. I still have not gotten any emails from them. The letter is legit and says my name and whatnot but I only ...

I’m in for PNP-AC!!!!

I have a good feeling but I guess they technically have until Wednesday (end of the month)

I honestly don't think you need to attend the open house at the beginning of March as a prospective student. It looks like an informational session for potential applicants and they just threw in a small session for admitted students because people w...

Congratulations! Basically you will come to Cook (or do Skype if you cannot come) and there will be a schedule for the day including a tour and your scheduled interview time. Your file including your resume and essay will be given to three interviewe...

I just say that I don't take care of big people - not even big babies. [emoji12]. ---peds nurse

As stated in other replies, the quantiferon gold is historically very very expensive. I had a positive PPD and a negative chest X-Ray. I was told to do the anti-tb regimen (about 6 months of liver and kidney toxic drugs) because I had latent TB. I as...

Got my first job offer in March of 2015 (started applying in January of 2015). Graduated and took the nclex in May of 2015, started working in July of 2015. Residencies are more apt to hire you early, contingent on passing boards. Most of my classmat...

The interviewers are different in the morning and afternoon. Interviewers do 4 hour blocks either 8-12 or 12-4. Again, I'm sorry for your experience and that it was not representative of Cook as a whole. All the best in your job search.

I'm so sorry you all had that experience. I'm a current resident and it is one of the most positive and supportive places I have ever been. I apologize for any coldness and I wish you all the best going forward.

They are waiting for feedback from those that were extended offers to see if there are still available spots. I don't believe they are offering positions in the October cohort. It is usually a separate application/interview process for each cohort.

I think that it depends on the content of the blogging you wish to do. If you are wanting to engage other colleagues in intellectual discussion and talk about current events with a clear statement that you are not representing your hospital of employ...

I believe it will be Friday. So hold on just a couple more days!!!

Answers to questions! The PICU has 33 beds. They took about 16 critical care, 18 med-surg, and 4 peri-op in the last cohort. Best of luck you guys! I am currently in phase II of the residency and was placed in the PICU. Let me know if you have any o...

Fentanyl and Precedex usually. The occasional Vecuronium drip for sedation nightmares.

I relayed to my PCP that I had a positive TST test and negative CXR in nursing school and asked if I should start treatment. The only reason I didn't start in school was because I would not be there long enough to finish the course of anti-TB drugs. ...

Last cohort and the cohort before they made all the calls on one day. It might be different with the tracks though.

I honestly disagree with everything said by JuanMartin. I wanted to give my perspective as an alum so that you all are not dissuaded by his review. I attended Duke and graduated in May of 2015. 1) Graduating from Duke gives you a tremendous edge in ...

Make sure you completely lock the Foley catheter bags after you empty them. In nursing school we were dealing with a complicated patient with a trach, Foley, and restraints. I was sweating and stressing up a storm. As we were getting ready to leave I...

It should be today or tomorrow. I don't believe they made calls yesterday

No problem. They said tomorrow by the end of the day and for our cohort they gave us a day to respond so there's a good chance it's today that you will hear.

It should be today or tomorrow. They didn't make calls yesterday.

I'm currently in the residency program and l love it! The interview and selection process is very competitive. There are behavioral questions and case studies you talk through with the interviewers. Let me know if you have any specific questions!

Started job search: 1/20 Fingerprints and other BON info: all done by 2/15 per school Offered first job: 3/18 Graduated: 5/8 ATT: 5/12 NCLEX: 5/24 Passed in 75 questions First day of work: 7/13 My first offer ended up being my dream job so I accepted...

They are referring to the pleura, which is the membrane covering on the outside of your lungs (visceral pleura) and also lines your chest wall (parietal pleura). There is a pocket of air and some fluid between the two pleura that has a negative press...