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Okay, so long story short, I was accepted into college last year, and right before it was time for me to go, I had to withdrawal. Now that I am ready to apply again, I am not sure I still want to do the same thing I was going to go for last year. I'm having a lot of trouble deciding on a career path!! Someone please help with this!?

Also, I live in South Carolina, and was wondering if anyone else is here, or from here, and can help me decide on a decent college? And is online or on campus the better option?

I'm sorry this is so long and has so many questions, but these are not small decisions. I would really appreciate anyone who can help me come up with a solution to my problems.

As for the career advice goes, I was looking into being a registered nurse, but I'm one of the worst people at math and I really don't think I am qualified to do this one just yet. I want something else, with a low math requirement, that I can use to get my foot into the door so to say, but will also be something that is in demand and not a dead end like i have seen with some people. I was thinking medical coding? Or maybe a nursing assistant? Still really unsure. Any and all advice is welcome!!

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

I wouldn't let math hold you back from pursuing your BSN. The math isn't horrible and you can get lots of help with it, e.g. tutors etc. You could try out becoming a CNA first. Good luck.

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How high of a math class do you have to take? I'm only going off of what I hear from people, and some people have gotten me discouraged like I couldn't do it because of the math part. I definitely don't want to be held back, I really want to do it!

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The level of math would depend on the degree. I'm currently in an ADN program that required zero math prerequisites and six weeks of dosage calculation. I'm no mathelete and it was a cinch. That being said, college algebra and statistics are required prereqs in the BSN programs around here.

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The actual math for nursing is not bad at all. Just ratio proportions mostly. I used to be math phobic, but math is like a sport, if you practice you get great. If you have trouble with your basics, practice, build a good foundation and the rest of the stuff is just using the basics in a different way. That's it. Algebra is not bad and it's basically the kind of set up for your nursing calculations.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Statistics will be required for most nursing degrees. It is a very doable course.

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