I Need Advice On Accelerated Bsn Program

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I plan to apply to an accelerated BSN program but I have to take the pre-reqs first which I will start this upcoming spring.. However, I am not too good on math...Does the BSN program entail a lot of math? hard math? please let me know and any tips are greatly appreciated! Thanks:loveya:

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

College Algerbra is required and you use that in calculations in dosages of medications, etc. Fairly cut and dry stuff in how nurses use math.

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Specializes in Telehealth, Hospice and Palliative Care.

The math isn't too bad. But you might want to take a refresher course to bring you up to speed. You could likely find one online.

Here is my other advice:

No matter how hard or how much work you think it will be, multiply it by 10.

Don't try and work.

Plan on being largely absent from your regular life.

Get A's in your prereq's. Really KNOW your pathophys (my program didn't review any disease states...they just assumed we understood them). Be brilliant in Pharm (I wish I'd learned more...I'm suffering now.)

Good luck!

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

If you are pursuing an BSN, it will undoubtedly also require statistics. Most nursing programs require the "real" stats, not psych stats -- and this means lots of algebra-type calculations. This is a Waterloo for a lot of students.

I agree with the previous advice. Work hard, dig in and JUST DO IT!

Nursing isn't easy -- and it shouldn't be. There is too much at stake.

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Hi there!

I just graduated in August from an accelerated BSN program. Quite honestly, I would no worry too much about the math. The math that is required is something that you CAN learn. I am not the best in math either, but with extra practice and effort, you can do the math without a problem. I am assuming that you already have a bachelor's degree in something else. If so, then I would assume you will not need a special math class for your BSN. The math that nursing school requires is dosage calculations. You will be fine with those if you practice. :)

Anyways, good luck to you! The accelerated programs are a TON of work and the pace is quite fast. Be prepared for a fast ride and just keep a positive attitude.

Take care!

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