Low self esteem throughout program?

Eh. You know. People have troubles with different subjects. It just sounds like you may have some problems comprehending the math problems, that's all. Don't sell yourself short; that's one of the things you will learn in your psychiatric rotation.

Your self esteem will increase as your successes and accomplishments do. People expect to feel good and be respected automatically, but these things actually have to be earned.

Ugh.... math. My self esteem is in the toilet when it comes to math because I have been "bad" at it all my life. Yet I passed my med dosage course and my medical math course with an A and I passed my first medical dosage calculations exam this semester with a 90, so I know I can do it. It's all about how we tell ourselves we suck at math so we set ourselves up to feel the anxiety. Hang in there and give yourself more credit. It's a work in progress for me too.

don't let your classmates let you feel down about your abilities. i'm sure there will be topics that are easy for you and tough for others! try to get yourself a math tutor because the math in nursing is never going away! you will get it, just keep trying. i knew a lot of people in school who had trouble with the math tests and they all managed to make it through, graduate and pass their NCLEX! sending positive vibes your way... you will be okay!

Like others have already said, please don't let such comment get you down. If anything, use it as motivation to improve your math. Everyone has different aptitude. As far as math, sure it comes more easily for some than others, but it is not some magical ability that you must be born with. It's all about practice and practice.

When I was studying for NCLEX, I would get exasperated at my pathetic score in psychosocial area. On the other hand, a friend of mine who excelled at psychosocial questions envied my pathophys score. We all studied hard, and passed.