I'm not the greatest at math and science, anyone else?

ItsThatJenGirl, CNA · Mar 7, 2017

I think in general the core classes (English, Psych, Ethics) are easier for everyone. Before starting my pre-reqs I thought I was "bad" at science and math, but it turns out I'm not, I just needed to care about my grades to be successful. I LOVE all things science now and it's my strongest subject.

Skippy97 · Mar 7, 2017

I feel the same way about science, I never tried really, just got by, but now I take the time to read about different scientific topics and it really interests me. I'm not great at math either, but I know if I put in the work I'm not so bad. Good to hear that someone understands me haha thank you for responding

Shawn91111 · Mar 7, 2017

The hardest class I worked in was Math, as I had such a phobia with it I waited to take it as my last prereq. I worked very hard in it and scored a 96 throughout. It was my highest scored section on the TEAS exam as well

Skippy97 · Mar 7, 2017

The hardest class I worked in was Math, as I had such a phobia with it I waited to take it as my last prereq. I worked very hard in it and scored a 96 throughout. It was my highest scored section on the TEAS exam as well

Wow thanks for that, it's really motivating, as I completely understand that phobia!

lunanarya, BSN, RN · Mar 7, 2017

It was my highest scored section on the TEAS exam as well

Same here! I was always terrible at math. I had to take some remedial math before I could take college algebra (and I'm glad I did.) I didn't sail through it, but I passed, and it was also my highest score on the TEAS. For me, watching tutorials online after class helped the most, because I could see how the formulas worked multiple times and at my own pace even after lecture was over.

Skippy97 · Mar 8, 2017

I work the same way when it comes to math I need to see how it's done or I will not understand at all haha. That's amazing you guys made a real turn around.

historylovinglpn · Mar 14, 2017

In high school and undergrad I was always a C student. Currently in my masters biostats course - multivariate analysis, i am rocking an A. For so long i told myself i was not a math person to the point i believed it. I think i was just ready to prove myself wrong and while i am older ..my brain is now ready for advanced concepts. I found really good math vids at mathtutordvd.com if you need more help

Skippy97 · Mar 14, 2017

Wow that's so great.. Same with me, I didn't really care, if I got a C in math/ science I would be happy.. But I acctually find science interesting math I despise haha. May I ask you, are you in a nursing program? Thank you for your response

historylovinglpn · Mar 14, 2017

I am an lpn with a bachelors in history and pursuing a masters in biostatistics. One of the reasons i didn't pursue my Rn was because i thought i would fail statistics. Years later i realize the stats course i would have taken for my Rn program would have been an easy A. At least if i took it now. I was a math phobe and let my innummeracy scare me away from going higher in nursing. I went from too scared to take a stats course for an Rn program to pursuing a masters of advanced statistics. Anything is possible!

Wiggly Litchi · Mar 14, 2017

If anyone reading this is kinda science/math phobic - I suggest getting your feet wet with some video lectures and interactive lessons at Khanacademy.org - I've sent a lot of my students here (I tutor!), both adults and struggling teens, and I've seen them flourish and grasp concepts really quickly.

Khanacademy has started posting life science videos, and even some nursing related stuff (which they are building on!); it's become a fantastic resource for those who need to learn something for the first time, or even just need to brush up after spending a few years out of the educational saddle.