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  1. Duke also has a RN-MSN program for those that have a non-nursing bachelors. Certain specialties are available
  2. Watts preadmissions test in 1 wk....HELP PLEASE!

    This is a previous thread that has some tips. I posted the page they start on but they go on for another 2-3 pages.
  3. UNC & Duke ABSN- Spring 2014

    Duke's website itself gave me a confirmation and I just printed that off, I haven't received an actual email. I gathered from previous threads this was the
  4. From Bedside to Bench? Maybe Bedside and Bench?

    There are PhDs offered in nursing but I am not sure the type of research they do will exactly align with what you have described, hopefully someone more experienced can chime in. It may be worth...
  5. I found this FAQ that you may find helpful:
  6. UNC & Duke ABSN- Spring 2014

    I just got the email, I was offered an interview! Duke Days are July 19, 26, and
  7. UNC & Duke ABSN- Spring 2014

    Seems they are keeping their timeline. Last Spring the app was due May 1st so I was worried they would push everything back since this year the app was due June 1st. Reading back over the fall thread...
  8. What school in Raleigh did you attend? HELP!!

    Within Wake Co. there is Wake Tech which offers an ADN. Nursing - Wake Technical Community College However, there are other options in nearby counties such as UNC (BSN) in Chapel Hill, NCCU (BSN) in...
  9. Need advise about denied vacation.....

    I also suggest speaking with an attorney. I have a family member who works at a large hospital who is on workman's comp. and so is a coworkers of hers. She got an attorney and the coworker did not -...
  10. Point system pre-nursing school

    Call to verify but according to Wake Tech's website all transcripts must be received. However, IME you usually don't get transfer credit for Ds anyway so most likely will have to retake. Health...
  11. A lady in my micro class was accepted into a direct entry MSN although it's longer than 2 years. Prior to starting they do have some pre-reqs they need to have completed if their previous bachelors...
  12. What made you decide to go for ASN or BSN?

    Location, at this point at I am unable to move so I applied to both an ADN and ABSN program. I already have been accepted to the ADN program. If I get into the ABSN program I will go that route since...
  13. Uniform stores or medical supply stores. I actually ordered my stethoscope online since that was the cheapest options. I would say 3/4 of my CNA class just purchased the cheapest stethoscope from...
  14. is an associate's in nursing good enough?

    Perhaps it depends on where in NC but the ADNs I have met all got jobs fairly soon after graduating (this is in the Triangle area). Now they may have not gotten their first choice in terms of...
  15. People really believe this????

    I have a family member who completed physical therapy school about a a year ago. She and her classmates when they first graduated constantly called themselves doctors and would post about it on...
  16. Duke University HELP

    You may want to read the latest thread in the NC forum. A few current students posted their opinions on the program. https://allnurses.com/north-carolina-state/duke-university-absn-794001.html Duke...
  17. CNA instructor

    The CC where I live requires you to get a certain score on the COMPASS reading and writing test before you can even sign up for the class. I would see if you could implement something
  18. Pre-nursing advice greatly needed!

    I can't say too much about UNC's nursing program since I am not applying to it but I did take several of my science pre-reqs at Durham Tech. I know of many students at Durham Tech who got into UNC's...
  19. CNA cert. as a pre-req?

    I'm Raleigh/Durham area of NC and yes I've noticed most of the CC require you to be listed on the CNA registry before starting. However, at least at the programs I looked at didn't require a class,...
  20. Difficulty of Science Portion

    I didn't have any issues in the science section but all my science courses with the exception of chemistry were recent. I think having the concepts fresh on the mind makes the difference. For anything...
  21. New hospital gown design

    Thanks for sharing. A former professor of mine also has a team working on redesigning the hospital gown. I'll have to pass this along to her. Closing the Gap on New Gown :: North Carolina State...
  22. TEAS V Science

    I agree the official TEAS study book isn't very in depth. I found the science section easy and scored well but all of my science classes except chemistry were very recent. If you haven't had those (or...
  23. Did you take all pre-reqs before applying?

    There are four different local schools in my area and they all have different requirements when it comes to pre-reqs. One has a point system so it's to your advantage to have as many completed as...
  24. Duke University ABSN Fall 2013

    Thanks for the update. I didn't apply for the fall, but attended the info. session in March for Spring admissions and they even talked about the tuition reimbursement at
  25. Durham Tech Point System

    When I attended an information session last May they said the cut off for Fall 2012 ended up being 40 points. They'll send out acceptance letters for Fall 2013 next month so you can see if the cut off...