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No. 20
from daniedi77
Old Jul 16, 2009, 04:36 PM

Default Re: Should I follow my heart and start school as a nurse? *Not a fast learner and stu
Anything worthwhile can and will be difficult. It sounds to me like you have missed a chunk of math that keeps you from going on to the next level. As others have stated look into a coummunity college for developmental math classes. I took all of them and it really helped me. You also need a good teacher, it makes a big difference. I made it through college alg. with a B, and I still hate math. It's just a hoop you have to jump through. Nursing math isn't that difficult, it's more basic math. Just take one step at a time. It doesn't matter how long it takes, just finish what you start. Don't listen to anything negative, only positive things and stay focused!!! You will get the hang of it.
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No. 21
Old Jul 16, 2009, 09:04 PM
Updated Jul 16, 2009 at 09:09 PM by Taxminia0311

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I just really wanted to better myself and stop making excuses...I'm taking three class this semester instead of two, which I usually take every semester... I have to repeat my math class due to ended up with a dyslexia professor, he passed all of my classmate and none of us understood the material at all...I was better off teaching myself. Listen, don't give up at all please it's people like you that make myself believe within myself....just gooooooooooooo for it and take your time, their is light at the end of the tunnle...good luck
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No. 22
from nsrs2005
Old Jul 16, 2009, 10:42 PM

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Well like alot of people, you hate math, I hate math as well. The funny thing about school that I learned is that if you stick with it and work with it, it would work for you. Your problem is you keep running and if you stop for a minute and realize that you can run but you can not hide then you will learn to overcome those fears and face reality that no matter what you do you will need to face the facts that some things you just can not hide from. I understand what you mean about schools not teaching or you did not learn anything because believe me you I was in college for four years and learned absolutely nothing except from this one teacher and that was at the end. So I really understand you but only you can face your fears. And like mentioned above all colleges have tutors and better yet most colleges some professors even have a study time for you to set up an appointment and have them go over it with you and only you. I do not think it is the class I think it is more of the students. Because for me it is having to put my hands up in class and ask questions. So do not be afraid to get one on one help to pass the class. Good luck
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No. 23
Old Jul 18, 2009, 11:50 AM

Default Re: Should I follow my heart and start school as a nurse? *Not a fast learner and stu
Originally Posted by nsrs2005 View Post
Well like alot of people, you hate math, I hate math as well. The funny thing about school that I learned is that if you stick with it and work with it, it would work for you. Your problem is you keep running and if you stop for a minute and realize that you can run but you can not hide then you will learn to overcome those fears and face reality that no matter what you do you will need to face the facts that some things you just can not hide from. I understand what you mean about schools not teaching or you did not learn anything because believe me you I was in college for four years and learned absolutely nothing except from this one teacher and that was at the end. So I really understand you but only you can face your fears. And like mentioned above all colleges have tutors and better yet most colleges some professors even have a study time for you to set up an appointment and have them go over it with you and only you. I do not think it is the class I think it is more of the students. Because for me it is having to put my hands up in class and ask questions. So do not be afraid to get one on one help to pass the class. Good luck
Based on all these answers and yours I have decided to go to college to become a RN, not a LPN/PVN...........will take longer, but I am starting to have more faith in myself based on answers like yours. I need to stop running.....I agree, if I stick to it and continue to study I will do well, and I do need to stop beating myself up when I don't get something the same day! College seems to offer more help and I can go to the professors! I agree with all you said, my thanks!
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No. 24
Old Jul 18, 2009, 11:53 AM

Default Re: Should I follow my heart and start school as a nurse? *Not a fast learner and stu
Originally Posted by Taxminia0311 View Post
I just really wanted to better myself and stop making excuses...I'm taking three class this semester instead of two, which I usually take every semester... I have to repeat my math class due to ended up with a dyslexia professor, he passed all of my classmate and none of us understood the material at all...I was better off teaching myself. Listen, don't give up at all please it's people like you that make myself believe within myself....just gooooooooooooo for it and take your time, their is light at the end of the tunnle...good luck

Thats what makes it long! I did the same in the past 2 classes per term, people who took 3-4 are done with school! light at the end of the tunnel, a friend told me the same, since you said I believe things happen for a reason. I will do the same. I decided to go to Brooke heaven college!
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No. 25
from FLDoula
Old Jul 18, 2009, 01:36 PM

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I agree with all here! Have faith in yourself, cop a positive attitude and you can do it. I'm in my 2nd semester of pre-reqs and it's 4 classes and a lab and still working as a Birth Doula/Lactation Counselor. Last semester I only took 3 classes. I'm no spring chicken...I'm 48. I slept through math 30 years ago. In the fall it's Intermediate Algebra and will take College Algebra after that. This is what I want and if I don't take control no one will. I asked questions (LOTS of them) The school also has tutoring...great tutors for the math we need to catch up??? A high school student! I know I'm not stupid...just had trouble with math the first time around. I've been keeping myself "refreshed" by doing homework out of my book from my last class. Good luck!
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