Interested in becoming a nurse.

[verrodri21]

I currently have to finish my Ged in Math I have passed the rest of the subjects. I barely passed science , I am aware that you have to be good at both. (Or what I have been told.) My dream is to become a registered nurse. I don't think I'll pass or do good in a community college for the pre tests before I even get accepted. I just would love some insight on this or if anyone had been in this familiar situation. I don't know if I have to study or what I would have to study for. I do have health insurance through my full time job, and I don't want to get all the required shots if this may not work out. I'm not trying to be negative, I know I have to be positive , but I am just stating facts here. Thank you for a response.

[idkmybffjill]

I think you have to sit down and figure out where you are having issues. Is it a lack of effort? Is it from a lack of opportunity for a qualify education? Was it external circumstances that prevented you from fully learning this science and excelling?

Honestly, as long as you are willing to put into the time and effort into learning and understanding everything you need to, I don't think your current skill level in science and math will be an issue long-term. That's going to be something you can change and improve. Of course, you might struggle more than someone else at first and it might require that you spend time outside of class studying some basics if you run into anything you don't get. Putting effort into reducing situations that will prevent you from focusing on your education and trying to find the best ways for you to study will be things that can help you.

And those pre-tests don't usually have a "passing" or "failing" score really. They tend to be used to figure out what level you are at and see what courses you should start off with. A low score might mean needing to take some low level math or English classes to review foundational information. Those courses don't usually count toward your degree, but I've known people who had to take them, and the classes helped them overall because it gave them what they needed to go into college algebra, etc. Honestly, those courses could be great for you, as you would have extra time to really understand math concepts.

(Also, you wouldn't get your vaccines and titers done until you are closer to applying to a nursing program and have taken much of your prereqs, so you won't need to put the money or time into those until later anyway. By then, you'll have a better grasp on your abilities and what you want to do.)