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I'm still on the fence about enrolling in the lpn program and the main thing that is holding me back is the math. From my research my program is 1yr long at a Vo Tech type school and you don't need pre required classes to start. This is something ill need to take a loan out for so I need to make sure I can do this. Now for the embarrassing part.....

When I was in high school I had a lot of trouble with math and they put me in the "slower math classes" I'm not sure the correct term for it but needless to say I learned nothing there because my teacher would hand me her grade book and class work and I would grade papers for her and she would give me a grade that way. She did this with a lot of students...she never got up and taught class. Here is what I do know.. Addition..subtraction...multiplication and division. Long division is tricky for me but I'm working on that.

I'm willing to learn but I want to make sure that it is something I will be able to learn and not fail at because these loans aren't cheap. I was reading about lab values and I was completely lost!

I guess I'm just looking for advice if you all that have been through it think i can get through the program or if I'm just too dumb and should try. Feel free to let me know if I'm not smart enough...I need honest feedback. Thanks :)

I think you'll be just fine. You may have to work at it a little more than some, but you care and you WANT to learn it, which is half the battle right there.

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If you can multiply and divide, you can do nursing math. I purchased "Nursing Math Simplified" and it helped me a lot. I actually understand it. It explains step by step how to do it. You will actually learn conversions (60 mg in a gr., etc.). You can do it, but if you aren't sure, go to your school bookstore and get this book. I paid $20 for mine and I am glad I purchased it. I am ready to take my dosage calculation test now, but I still have to wait until 2 more weeks. Buy this book, you will be so glad you did.

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I am a terrible writer. Grammar and punctuation is my weakness.

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DOn't be embarrassed! I suck at math! I never made great grades in Algebra. But nursing math is different. It's also different for me because I can see the purpose behind doing the math. So far, most of what we have done are dosing calculations. It is entirely logical to me to do that kind of math. Algebra was always difficult for me because I didn't understand the purpose behind the equations. I did better at word problems in school. Nursing math makes sense to me and I have done much better at it than I ever did in school.

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Don't be discouraged...as you can see here many of us made it out of school with only knowing the basics or less(poor school systems). I got my GED and only need the basic to pass that. I'm terrified of math, I have come far, and still have a way's to go.

I'm currently in a 12 month program, we haven't gotten to the meat and potatoes yet, but I will just have to put the extra effort needed to succeed. That's the difference with those that excel in math and us that fear math, we can all do it but it's going to take a lot more effort on our behalf.

Don't give up just start studying now...get you some workbooks...go to some math study site, and get a tutor if feasible. You can do it, many others have before us, and many others will after us.

~~~~Our desire to succeed most be greater than our fear of failure!~~~~

Good luck!

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I thought I was the only one who felt like this. I have been putting this off for years now because I'm afraid of the math. I would like to further my career but I'm not good at math. Once you figure out how to over come this fear PLEASE let me know.

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I thought I was the only one who felt like this. I have been putting this off for years now because I'm afraid of the math. I would like to further my career but I'm not good at math. Once you figure out how to over come this fear PLEASE let me know.

Well your not alone I can assure you. Just from me posting this question I have gained confidence to go out and buy some of the books that were recommended on this thread. Everyone on here had many good points and gave me the much needed push.

I'm terrified of failing because I know ill be taking out a very big loan to pay for school so it will have to be paid back and failing it not a option. I also feel like I'm 30..that's no old but I'm not in my 20s no more either. My husband and I had no kids and we won't be because of health issues on my part so I will have all the time in the world to study and I'm willing to put the effort in to achieve this!

Feel free to message me if you need to be encouraged by someone who is in the same boat as you!

Good Luck :)

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Well your not alone I can assure you. Just from me posting this question I have gained confidence to go out and buy some of the books that were recommended on this thread. Everyone on here had many good points and gave me the much needed push.

I'm terrified of failing because I know ill be taking out a very big loan to pay for school so it will have to be paid back and failing it not a option. I also feel like I'm 30..that's no old but I'm not in my 20s no more either. My husband and I had no kids and we won't be because of health issues on my part so I will have all the time in the world to study and I'm willing to put the effort in to achieve this!

Feel free to message me if you need to be encouraged by someone who is in the same boat as you!

Good Luck :)

I read through the threads and stumbled across a great web site I started today it helps in all areas of math and it also keeps track of your progress. http://Www.khanacademy.com.

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