Feedback for those who struggle with the Science?!!

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Ok, I would really appreciate some advice regarding the Science aspect of nursing/material. Do you have to absolutely LOVE science to do well in nursing????

I am asking this because I am a pre-Nursing student and don't particularly love the whole grand scheme of science, however there are many things I do enjoy learning about like reproduction, diseases, viruses, drug interactions, etc...just not EVERY detail of the science picture! I usually just memorize everything regarding A&P and seem to do well; I just don't want that to hurt me while I'm in Nursing school!

I am currently a Psychiatric Technician and love the psych. specialty which I plan on going that route as a nurse! I am just scared that the science aspect of nursing will hinder me since I am not all that excited about learning that material, as I am other ones???????!!!

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I loved anatomy and physiology and did well in those, but I almost flunked micro because I couldn't see what I was supposed to be learning. It was years before I felt even halfway comfortable with anything micro-related. I am a good nurse and have been one for nearly 20 years now, so no, you don't have to love science to be a good nurse.

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Nope,I am from an arts background,and I just have to study,study,study.:monkeydance:

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Specializes in ER, Teaching, HH, CM, QC, OB, LTC.

No, I don't think a you have to LOVE Science to do well in nursing. However a basic understanding will go a long way in making you a better nurse.

Memorizing facts goes a long way in passing a test. But in nursing we use science as the bases for our actions. Example: pt has right sided congestive heart failure the nurse looks for swelling in the feet & ankles. The nurse then protects the feet from injury and elevates them to assist in returning the blood to the heart.

It is not just what a nurse does. It is the why. It is the use of science that supports our actions that makes us professional nurses.

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Specializes in ER/Trauma.
It is not just what a nurse does. It is the why. It is the use of science that supports our actions that makes us professional nurses.
Good post! :)

I personally didn't love every itty-bitty bit about nursing - in both the art and the science aspects of it. Some of the theoretical stuff was (and some still is) way over my head.

But I love the general science part of it and enjoy using my knowledge in evaluation of client condition (just like in the example fgoff pointed out). I basically like the science of the human body - very fascinating :D

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Science can be a tough arena. Study, study, study. You don't have to love every bit of it to be able to get a good understanding of it. The areas you enjoy more will come a little easier and the stuff you don't get into will require a little more time and effort. You can still be a great nurse :)

RNin'08

~my reality check bounced~

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I'm an R.N. with a B.S. in Biochemistry. I am currently tutoring nursing students both in basic nursing courses and in basic science courses.

The foundation of both the sciences and nursing is basic logic, inductive and deductive reasoning. I suggest that you obtain a basic book in basic logic and read the same. I am not being facicious. I, often, read books on logic and argumentation as I find them entertaining.

Otherwise, I suggest that you find tutoring assistance in your basic science courses.:wink2:

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