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HAVE to pass Pharm Math Practicum. HELP!

I am in my first semester of nursing school and it very well may be my last. I am currently taking Pharmacology and before we can successfully pass the class, we must make 100% on a math practicum. Even if we have a 99% average in the class, if we can't make a 100% on this test then we fail the entire course.

This test covers nursing math such as; IV rates, pediatric dosage classifications, safe dosage ranges, diluting tube feedings, conversion problems, etc.

The first time I took the test I made a 79%. The second time I made an 87%. I am making stupid mistakes like not rounding correctly or putting the decimal point in the wrong place.

I understand the reasoning behind having to make 100% on the test, but I am starting to freak out a little bit. What if I can't do this last time? By the way, I take it for the last time in the morning.

I was wondering if any other nursing programs have a similar test like this in Pharmacology. If so, what did your instructor do when you didn't pass it? Do they work with you?

I have never in my entire life made a 100% on any math test. Actually, a simple math class is what almost kept me out of nursing school.

I have used all the resources available here on AN to study. I can even explain the steps to my pharmacology instructor when I reviewed the 1st test I took. I am starting to think that my problems in math may be more than just "test anxiety". I am seriously wondering if I may be a little dyslexic with numbers. It would certainly explain a lot.

Any advice?

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    Thanks, Esme. I will check out all of those links.

    Thanks for taking the time to post them. :)

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    Thanks, Esme. I will check out all of those links.

    Thanks for taking the time to post them. :)

    You are welcome......I know the 100% passing seems unreasonable but when you are dealing with patients 100% accuracy is required. The difference between 0.1mg and 1.0mg to a pediactric patients means you just gave them 10 times the dosage and that can be fatal. So it is a big deal.

    :hug:Relax...take your time, check your work. and If you don't do well again take a deep breath and take the course again.......good luck

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    I passed! Thanks for the help!

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    I passed! Thanks for the help!

    Oh Honey I am SOOOOOOOOO GLAD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!:yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah: you're welcome

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    Reminder: when doing math, always check your work and always check to make sure you included the right designation (L, mL, units, etc).

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