About to give up!

mesa1979, BSN, RN · Jul 23, 2008

Hey Scott,

Usually you have to take your prereq's first, then apply to nursing program. The math in the professional nursing program is rather basic, but most programs require that you take Algebra and Stats as part of your pre Nursing program. I wish you the best.....I graduate next year, and plan on going for my master's, it has been a challenge, but it's all worth it...You can do it!!!!! :up:

nurseshepherd · Jul 23, 2008

The formulas for medications and IV fluids are pretty basic stuff, multiply and divide. Once you learn the formulas you should be okay. There are remedial courses for math but some nursing programs do not require a math course in their core, check around. Good luck.

guesshu_08 · Jul 23, 2008

hi! scott, im Sid....its true that mathematics is part of nursing curriculum, but dont be afraid of numbers. in nursing we was taught basic computation and basic knowledge in math. if we can do it and passed so i think you can do it also... I believed that everyperson has the capacity to make difference no matter what their past is. the most important for you to have is good spirit and motivation to succeed. remeMber. WHAT EVER YOUR MIND PERCEIVE WILL AFFECT YOU EMOTION THEN IT WILL BE YOU ACTION... GODBLESS..

BLuDKLoT · Jul 23, 2008

Thanks for the replies.

I am fine with the math I have been taught, I never learned algebra and I am trying to avoid having to learn algebra (and other pre-reqs) in order to get into nursing school, lol.

Thanks,

Blud

lucky1RN · Jul 23, 2008

hello all,
my name is scott. quick history, i have just been discharged (medically) from the usmc after 13 years. i now find myself starting over at 38 years old and i need to find my new path fast. i also want to be sure i decide on something that pays well and that brings me happiness.
i really wanted to begin a nursing career but after attending an orientation at my local community college, i discovered there is more to it than just going to nursing school...or is there?
i really messed up academically as a teen. i just never went to school and worked full-time jobs as an alternative from the 9th grade on. i finished high school at the age 24. i enrolled in a high school continuation program at my local community college and completed 3 years of school in 14 months. unbelievably, dreaded algebra was not a requirement for graduation. anyway, i received my diploma and it was off to boot camp i went (circa 1995).
i am intelligent and capable of enduring and completing nursing school but i do fear master numbers and letters as mathematical equations in order to gain acceptance into a nursing program.
does anyone know of a nursing program that either incorporates these pre-reqs into the nursing curriculum, or of another program that individuals can enroll in that is similar to a vo-tech course?
i am hoping for a school that is an all-in-one kind of program, regardless of it's location. any help would be appreciated.
blud

blud,

is it nursing or nothing for you? i don't know what your disability is but would you consider being an emt or paramedic? the pay isn't as good but the work can be fun. i'm not sure if those programs have pre-reqs. i did my emt-i when i was active duty so pre-reqs were not an issue.

oh, and don't let math stop you if nursing is really what you want to do. it took me 3 tries to get an a in algebra but only one try for an a in stats and a b in calculus. go figure.

rnmomtobe2010 · Jul 23, 2008

Have you thought about the lpn path? That is a way to avoid math...except for dosages and calculations...which I don't think is too bad...Good luck with your decision...

WildcatFanRN, BSN, RN · Jul 23, 2008

As far as programs that include the math as part of the curriculum, check out www.galencollege.edu I went to the one in Louisville and math is included. Unfortunately you won't be able to escape algebra, however you might find that its not as hard as you thought in high school. I took it over as an adult and found that I actually understood it. Apparently adult learners grasp the concepts better, or so I read. If I can get a B in a math class...ANYONE can LOL. I too am one of those "hate math" people, yet I can do drug calculations once I remember where to plug which number. If I can, so can you ....BELIEVE me. :lol2:

Shell5 · Jul 23, 2008

I:) had to take pre Algebra and then a class called Math for Decision Making for an Associate Degree in Nursing. I have a fear of Math and that is one thing that has kept me from pursuing my BSN. I think it all depends on what school you go to. As you actually get into your nursing courses you don't use Algebra. You will need to study addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of fractions, percentages and re familiarize yourself with ratio and proportion. Make sure you have those down. Then, they will give you their own Nursing Math book or paperwork to know. If you have the information above you should be fine with the nursing Math. By the way I did later start Statistics and made it half way through the book on my own and it was just too time consuming for me because I am slow to learn with Math. I decided for now that is not what I wanted to do with my time as I have an associates in computers too and don't want to study all the time right now. You can be perfectly happy with an associates if that is what you want. Good luck to you.

SunnyAndrsn · Jul 23, 2008

slow down a bit! i understand you want to get going now, but i'm graduating in dec. and just turned 35. like you, when i made the decision to go back to school, i wanted to get it all done as fast as possible.

the pre-reqs are there for a reason, but as you work on the math or whatever else you need to have before you can apply to the program, you can also take some of the required non 'core' program classes, such as anatomy & physiology, sociology, basic psychology, etc. it'll make the time go faster while you're waiting to get into your program.

also, does your state require the basic cna course? consider working as a cna until you're finished. it's great basic patient care experience.

hello all,
my name is scott. quick history, i have just been discharged (medically) from the usmc after 13 years. i now find myself starting over at 38 years old and i need to find my new path fast. i also want to be sure i decide on something that pays well and that brings me happiness.
i really wanted to begin a nursing career but after attending an orientation at my local community college, i discovered there is more to it than just going to nursing school...or is there?
i really messed up academically as a teen. i just never went to school and worked full-time jobs as an alternative from the 9th grade on. i finished high school at the age 24. i enrolled in a high school continuation program at my local community college and completed 3 years of school in 14 months. unbelievably, dreaded algebra was not a requirement for graduation. anyway, i received my diploma and it was off to boot camp i went (circa 1995).
i am intelligent and capable of enduring and completing nursing school but i do fear master numbers and letters as mathematical equations in order to gain acceptance into a nursing program.
does anyone know of a nursing program that either incorporates these pre-reqs into the nursing curriculum, or of another program that individuals can enroll in that is similar to a vo-tech course?
i am hoping for a school that is an all-in-one kind of program, regardless of it's location. any help would be appreciated.
blud

SunnyAndrsn · Jul 23, 2008

Ditto this, I've found school as an adult (with life experience) learner much, much easier!

As far as programs that include the math as part of the curriculum, check out www.galencollege.edu I went to the one in Louisville and math is included. Unfortunately you won't be able to escape algebra, however you might find that its not as hard as you thought in high school. I took it over as an adult and found that I actually understood it. Apparently adult learners grasp the concepts better, or so I read. If I can get a B in a math class...ANYONE can LOL. I too am one of those "hate math" people, yet I can do drug calculations once I remember where to plug which number. If I can, so can you ....BELIEVE me.

BLuDKLoT · Jul 23, 2008

Great replies everyone, thanks allot.

My issue is I went from making $70,000 a year to unemployment, lol. I have a wife and two kids to lug around guys and those freaks aren't cheap!

I wanted to attend school full-time and work nights until completion. If there is a nursing gig I can complete fairly soon and earn money with while going to school, that would be ideal.

I went to try and speak with a counselor 3 times but they won't see me, lol.

I am not sure what to do right now. Maybe the VA has some sort of nursing program, or related benefit I can take advatage of. I haven't went to them for anything and I am a Vet after all.

NS - Can you resend the PM with school name? I am local to you..Thanks!

Blud