Does nursing require this stuff???

[Darkpk55]

I only know how to do Algebra 1. I don't know how to do Geometry, Algebra 2, Calculus.

I never took a statistics class, so before I take one, should I first take classes on something else?

I never took physics and no nothing about it. Should I take that class also?

I'm trying to figure out what I need to learn before I apply to a nursing program.

[ChristineN, BSN, RN]

Each nursing program will have different requirements. If you are applying to a BSN program, they will probably require you to take a stats class, whereas a ADN or Diploma program will probably not require it. I personally took math all they way through calculus in high school and the only math I really use as a nurse is various forms of algebra, most of it fairly basic.

[caliotter3]

You might need statistics for some BSN programs. Some RN programs are satisfied if you took algebra in high school, but most want one semester of college algebra. No worry about algebra 2 or calculus (although now, again, some programs do want the second semester of intermediate college algebra). It all will depend on the program you are trying to get accepted at.

[caliotter3]

No need for physics unless you want to take it at the college level for an elective class.

[netglow, ASN, RN]

Most importantly, you need to find out which nursing programs you might want to apply to, then, go meet with someone to advise you on what you MUST take for consideration for those programs. Each may be slightly different. Really, you must do what they require.

[nikki_nurse]

I agree that it depends on where you apply.

The only math that I took was data management. I never took calculus and it did not affect me. I never took statistics (although now at my nursing school it is a required course).

I did not take physics. The only sciences that I took were chemistry and biology (my high school did not have a kinesiology course although that would have been helpful for anatomy and physiology).

[GilaRRT]

You should be safe. Most entry level nursing programmes actually require little in the way of "hard" mathematics and sciences. Many programmes will require some sort of chemistry however. If you really want to take physics courses, I would highly suggest you sort yourself out in calculus because you will be working with derivatives and differential equations.

[whichone'spink, BSN, RN]

Look at the requirements for the programs in your area. That should give you an idea of what you should focus on in school.

[RevolutioN2013]

You do not need anything greater than Algebra I in order to succeed at basic statistics. You can use a calculator for the problems. Do not let anyone intimidate you about the class either. It is basically using logic to deduce things and then applying the requisite formula for the scenario. You WILL need to memorize several formulas and the best way to do this is repetition, repetition, and more repetition. I too statistics and made an A. I had a MWF class and I studied every day for an hour to two hours and re-did the homework problems multiple times PLUS did all of the problems given in the chapter. If you alot enough time to it you will do fine and a study group can help if you're struggling.

[AgentBeast, MSN, RN]

What you need to learn and what you should learn are all too often two different things. You should aspire to learn as much as you possibly can in excess of what you need to learn.

[Blackheartednurse]

I'm starting my BSN this next month and most uni require a statistics class.But then again you'l have help like math tutors offered by your uni or you can also hire a private math tutor (had friends who did this and it helped them a lot)

[blueheaven]

The one thing I have noticed in many programs that I researched was that statistics was required.