Is math in nursing hard? Maybe I should reconsider nursing?

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I am in College Algebra now. I have a B+. Math has NEVER been my best subject like most people. I just practice, practice, and practice again. I am extremely proud of that B+, because I literally worked hard for it. With math, I have to literally spend hours on it to get it to the point where I can even do it in my sleep. I know that nursing contains math. I know I have to learn dosage calculations, and IV calculations, etc. I am very intimidated and nervous because I feel like math in nursing will keep me from being a nurse. I have an A in A&P 2 and I received an A in A&P 1. Science is great. I love it. It's just math. Is math in nursing school hard? I mean do the teachers teach you how to do the calculations? I heard that nursing schools have dosage calculation tests on the first day and if someone doesn't pass it, then they're kicked out of the program! I love to help people. I will nor have I ever let anything deter me from becoming a nurse. It is a passion. That is why I strive so hard in college algebra. I do not want math to keep me from my dream/ goal. However, dosages are very serious and I do not want to mess that up. Advice? Opinions?

I'm horrible at math. Took college algebra this summer & fought for a 95! For the most part if you have your conversions factors memorized you'll be fine. It's unit analysis all semester it's just approached in different ways. I'm taking 14 hours and have a 95 that I've had to work very little for compared to my algebra class this summer! You'll do great dont sweat it. Just ask around about teachers before signing up :)

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Specializes in Pediatric Home Care, Dr Office/Clinic.

I'm in the same boat. Always have been bad in math, so this is a MAJOR worry of mine too. But we can do this though...may just have to work a little harder at it, be extra careful, double check and triple check our work in the field is all ;)

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I am horrible in math. I have been stressing so much over the algebra that I must take and pass for the pre-requistion inorder to be admitted to nursing. How am I ever going to learn this??? I feel stupid and I'm worried I won't make the passing mark to move forward. I have actually lost sleep over it!

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Specializes in being a Credible Source.

To everybody:

Please stop the disempowering statements about yourselves. Unless you have a math learning disability, you CAN learn what you need in order to due dosage calculations.

Even with a learning disability, you STILL CAN, but you may need some intensive assistance.

You're working against yourselves by the negative self-talk... seriously.

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

I honestly think I have a learning disability when it comes to math. But if I can do it, so can you! Nursing math is basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. If you have a B+ in your college algebra class, you will be just fine! :)

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To everybody:

Please stop the disempowering statements about yourselves. Unless you have a math learning disability, you CAN learn what you need in order to due dosage calculations.

Even with a learning disability, you STILL CAN, but you may need some intensive assistance.

You're working against yourselves by the negative self-talk... seriously.

THANKS FOR BEING POSITIVE:)

RainbowsNTulips

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