For BSN did you take Calculus or Stats?

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I'm trying to figure out my schedule for my last year of high school. I can either take AP Calculus or AP Stats (at the end of the year you can take the AP test and if you score high enough on it I can get college credit for the class) and I am very interested in becoming a nurse so if you went the BSN route what math did you have to take in college? Thanks so much!

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BSN programs typically require statistics and intermediate algebra (or whatever it is called, different schools name and number their courses differently) is usually a prerequisite to statistics. Statistics is required for the nursing research course you will take during your BSN studies. Have never seen calculus required.

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

I am in a BSN program, and neither Stats nor Calc is required. I did, however, take stats last year to prepare me for grad school admission.

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Specializes in cardiac/critical care/ informatics.

Stats is generally required.

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Specializes in NeuroICU/SICU/MICU.

My program required college algebra and statistics. :specs:

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Specializes in Emergency/Cath Lab.

College algebra and stats here as well. I hated stats with a passion.

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Specializes in PICU.

I took AP calc and AP stats in high school, and got a 4 on both exams, and i still had to take stats again. Schools are very picky these days about accepting AP credits, but i would say go for AP stats, you never know if where you apply will take it! Best of luck!

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I had to take College Algebra and Stats. I hated stats with a passion and have no clue how in the world I managed to pass the class (I did get the required "C").

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..I recommend looking at BSN programs in your state or at your schools of interest - pre-reqs can vary by state and school.

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Stats only for me.

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Specializes in ICU.

Stats recommended, but other quantitative reasoning courses are acceptable. I have no idea what those would be, as I just figured I'd go with the recommendation and be done with it. I think also Algebra...but I may just be thinking that b/c Intermediate Algebra was a pre-req for Stats.

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Specializes in Maternity.

stats and loved it

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