I'm currently re-taking statistics. It's only 6 weeks and I am not working so that I can focus on it. However, I'm still only getting 68%. I go to tutoring at the school, do all the homework and see my teacher twice a week. I just ... don't get it. And I hate it. And unless I get a B+, I won't be able to get into nursing school.
I almost want to just give up because math isn't for me, although all my other courses are strong, the statistics is really awful. I don't know if I have a math learning disability, but I usually get to the test and panic and can't do anything. I even had a two page cheat sheet for the mid-term and still only got 60%.
I feel depressed because I failed last intake and now I'm thinking I should choose another vocation. Because my school only looks at five courses, I would have to re-take two other courses to raise my gpa enough, and it's embarrassing enough for me that it's taken me three semesters to finish 17 credits!! (Though I have been working as well.)
Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.
Hi there,
Statistics is terrible! I just took it this summer and ended up using YOUTUBE a lot, as the videos can really clarify things, especially if you are doing an online.
We used a book for our class that is actually geared towards nurses, and it is MUCH easier to read than a normal stats book, but with the same concepts.
It is called:
Heavy, Elizabeth (2015) .Statistics for nursing a practical approach (2nd edition). Burlington, MA. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Do yo still have this excel program? I would love to see it. Also did you utilize any books outside of your required text? I am looking at some "dummy" type books for additional help. My class starts next week and it looks like I'll be having back surgery during the semester so I am trying to get a "jump" on reading and implementing. Thanks!
Do yo still have this excel program? I would love to see it. Also did you utilize any books outside of your required text? I am looking at some "dummy" type books for additional help. My class starts next week and it looks like I'll be having back surgery during the semester so I am trying to get a "jump" on reading and implementing. I must graduate on time in April...Thanks!
Awesome job! I am so glad you didn't give up and go for the alternatives. This site has a few people who thrive on seeing others fail.:***: Good luck with the rest of your studies.
Although simple math is necessary for avoiding medication dosage errors, statistics comes into play when interpreting data usually when evaluating research articles. I have been a nurse for almost 30 years and I have never needed statistics in the clinical setting. I work on an Oncology unit and calculate BSA and AUC for chemotherapy administration. You are not going to kill a patient if you can not determine the statistical variance of a data set but you will if you don't realize there is a huge difference between giving a patient 2 mg of morphine verses 20mg. If one is passionate about nursing as a career then do whatever it takes to make your dream a reality. I have seen far too many nurses who have the "smarts" to do the job but who lack the emotional intelligence and compassion necessary to administer to the patient as whole.
I'm a statistics tutor in my free time, what little I have. It's there a concept in piticular that you are having trouble with? I may be able to point some resources. No one is inherently bad at math. Some people just don't learn it the way it's taught and it's really easy to get fustrated and believe we are bad at it. Once you get it though, it's very rewarding.
HEY SO AM I WHOOHOO MATH!!!. Its actually my only source of employment right now since I am a pre-nursing student. Its why I came to this thread.
OP as far as stats goes I bombed my first quiz, and got an A on exam, you can turn this around.
*I see you got a B, good luck in the rest of your journey.*
*Correction I see you got a B, that is a good grade for statistics good luck*
If you have any questions about stats OP I try to foster a spirit of cooperation among pre-nursing students, and students in general. I find it serves me well.
So feel free to pm me, or add me as a friend, or both. I am free to answer questions Friday through Sunday. Keep in mind I have my own studies to attend to, so I will do the best I can to help you, but there is only so much I can do.
Anyways I hope to hear from you soon don't give up.
AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P
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Hi there,
Statistics is terrible! I just took it this summer and ended up using YOUTUBE a lot, as the videos can really clarify things, especially if you are doing an online.
We used a book for our class that is actually geared towards nurses, and it is MUCH easier to read than a normal stats book, but with the same concepts.
It is called:
Heavy, Elizabeth (2015) .Statistics for nursing a practical approach (2nd edition). Burlington, MA. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Annie