Does nursing require this stuff???

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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)

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

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

New York, amoung many others requires certain classes for all those seeking a B of S degree. Statistics, finite and or some other college level math, chemistry, and perhaps a few other similar or such courses are more likely than not to be found. One is seeking a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in a particular area, not simply training/education in a particular employment such as nursing.

Regardless of if a class may or may not have any relevance to one's area of study (such as nursing), state boards of education/Regents often require certain classes of all four year degree students regardless. On top of this many colleges and universities have "core requirements" that all students must complete, again regardless of their major.

The ANA and others have been pushing to make at least one year college level chemistry a requirement for all nursing programs including ADN. Granted many two and three year schools already offer some sort of chemistry via their science requirements, but it varies. Everything from "chemistry for nurses" (or as someone once called it "chemistry for weenies"), to watered down general and organic versions. Have known nursing students who couldn't get into a required nursing chem class at their school, and took the heavy duty stuff offered for pre-med students. Not for the faint hearted, but all passed and got the credits accepted. Along the same lines, know of one or two girls who couldn't get into A&P at their school, so took the "med school" version complete with human cadavers elsewhere (think there is some place in Colorado that offers such a class, not sure). Again they got the credits accepted/transferred.