Almost talked myself out of attending school.

[Alba_Girl]

Today I almost talked myself out of applying to school in January. I need to do some pre-reqs because some of my pre-nursing classes from the UK wont transfer(things like anatomy, biology,med terminology) and the idea of taking math scares the heck out of me. I would be starting at the lowest level and working my way up to Algebra/Statistics, I am really kicking myself for dropping math in highschool for subjects I knew I could pass.

I know I can do this job, I was an ER vet tech for 3 years and while totally different from being an RN the stress, 14hr shifts, working out of meds and injections and medical knowledge and use of IV;s I learned there will help me greatly and I was going to throw it all away over a silly math class.

I can do this, I can do this, I can do this. Has anyone else had to start at basic math and still graduated? or is there no hope for me?

[Jules A, MSN]

You will be fine! And you are correct that your veterinary background will help pave the way for learning human nursing. Good luck. Jules

[Jilaweez, BSN, MSN, RN]

you can totally do it, just utilize your resources at the college. If you get some extra help with math you'll do just fine. Good luck!!

[lisabeth]

Yes, you can, yes, you can, yes, you can. Think

I can do this, I can do this, I can do this. Has anyone else had to start at basic math and still graduated? or is there no hope for me?

[Soon2BNurse]

A good friend of mine years ago became my good friend when I started tutoring her in math. She was horrible at it and had to get to a certain level in order to get into the nursing program (as it is with a lot of places). She succeeded in getting to the level she needed, went through nursing school and makes one of the best nurses I have ever seen :)