Math is Scary!!!!

Hoozdo, ADN · Nov 22, 2005

I just started my lpn classes last night. :balloons: yay! BUT. My teacher suggested that we brush up on our math skills asap. I'M TERRIBLE AT MATH!!!!!! Does anyone suggest any math books or tools to help me out? Thanks so much!
Calculate with Confidence. I don't know the author but it is a great book. I am afraid you are going to have to do LOTS of math calculations! It isn't too scary once you get used to it.
Best of luck with your program,
Lu Ann

liljulz0613 · Nov 22, 2005

Thanks! I'm definitly going to look it up! :)

PsychNurseWannaBe, BSN, RN · Nov 30, 2005

Hello!

I used Math for Meds... very very easy to understand and it comes w/ a CD for self tests. It teaches you how to do the math manually and with a calculator. It starts with a refresher on basic math (fractions and decimals) and then it goes further. I highly recommend!

Here is a link... you can even go into the book link and view sample pages.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/002-3701974-0119264?url=index%3Dblended&field-keywords=math+for+meds

~ Psych

luvmy2angels · Nov 30, 2005

I also used Math for Meds. In fact, we had to purchase it and have the first 15 chapters done by the FIRST day of school!! I stink at math, always have! But i have managed to learn this stuff, and if I can do it, anyone can do it!! We are required to take 2 math tests per semester and we must get a 100% on both to proceed to the next semester. If you can't get a 100% after 3 tries you are booted from the program!! Thank goodness I am done with mine!!!

Good Luck!!!

Nikkik163 · Nov 30, 2005

I have a book that is math for clinical practice....there are problems in the book and it comes with a cd. I have found it helpful whenever I use it.

RNinRubySlippers, BSN, RN · Nov 30, 2005

yup Math for Meds was great. It really lays down the basics. Well put together book!

Daytonite, BSN, RN · Dec 1, 2005

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/index.htm is a very nice site that will link you to explanations of all kinds of mathematical workings.

also, here is a link to a pharmacology tutorial for you to bookmark when you are ready to use it.

http://accd.edu/sac/nursing/math/mathindex2.html