Is there an online rn to MSN-Ed program that doesn't require stats?

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That's about it. I thought maybe Sentinel had one but I'm hoping for one in FL. I know, I know, a tall list!:p

Specializes in Gerontology, nursing education.

Don't despair, SunnyPupRN. A friend of mine took an introductory stats course at a community college. Her class was in-person and she felt her instructor explained things very well.

Check with the programs first. Some schools only require undergraduate level stats.

Sending you a PM with a suggestion!

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Specializes in CTICU.

Definitely if you have learning issues I would imagine that in person would be much more beneficial, but it depends on your learning style.

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Specializes in ICU, PACU.

I know Chamberlain removed stats from their required core, but statistics are needed in their research course, which is what I'm sure you'll find anywhere. Luckily, really for the research course, you just need to know how to interpret the statistics rather than perform the calculations.

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Specializes in OB/women's Health, Pharm.

Evidence-based practice is emerging as a VERY important issue, both in education and in practice. Everyone who has an interest in the future of nursing--the ANA, the Institute of Medicine, QSEN, the AACN, and more--are all calling on nurses to develop greater expertise in EBP and in informatics. It is hard for me to imagine how an NP will be able to read and understand studies, even at a basic level, without some knowlede of stats. Same for education--how will you know how to critically read and interpret the evidence about teaching effectiveness?

No one is expecting you to be able to actually do the math, or to ever design a study. While this is not easy for many of us, it is no worse than chemistry, in my opinion. The worse thing that will happen is that you will either need a lot of help, or should consider taking an easier undergrad course first, then graduate level statisitics.

The coming changes in health care may position nurses to play a major role in accountable care organizations and in other seettings. How will we be respected if we remain the least educated health care providers in the room, and when we don't understand how data is used and interpreted to make decisions about care?

I am sorry to be a bit hard on you. But sometimes we just have to face up to and master challenges. Others have done it; so can you.

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