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OK, the nursing school I plan to attend requires to MATH courses and I have a choice in which ones I want to take.

Here are my options:

1st requirement: College Algebra or Mathematical Modeling

2nd requirement: Statistics or Pre-Calculus

I had originally planned to go with College Algebra, but honestly I'd prefer the easier course...Mathematical Modeling.

My question... If I took Mathematical Modeling and Statistics would I be prepared for the nursing exams and also the coursework completed in all the Nursing classes?

I definitely want to go the route of the easier classes, but not at the expense of my future coursework. So what do you all think? Are the easier classes enough?

Thanks!

Traci

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Oh and honestly I don't know that mathematical modeling is easier, that's just what someone told me.

I am thinking I might need the Algebra for nursing classes or biology classes, hope to hear from you all! :)

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You'll want to take statistics. It's quite easy and it does come back if you have a Research type course in your nursing program.

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Thanks! I'll definitely plan to take Statistics. I'm still really confused about the College Algebra verses Mathematical Modeling.

My mom said she thought math modeling was a lot of word problems, she started to take the class but realized she'd rather figure out a formula than all those word problems. I'm still thinking college algebra might be more useful, but I don't really know what math modeling is. It must be sufficient though if all the nursing schools around here say you can take either math modeling or college algebra??

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Allow me to suggest College Algebra which comes in handy in clinical calculation class!

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Thanks tpopa! It looks like I'll end up with College Algebra after all. :)

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