Just wondering if doing math in head is really important? I consider myself fairly good in math(80s in calculus).I can do subtraction, addition,divide, multiplication when I write them down but when it comes to doing it in my head, I just cannot do it. Is it really an impediment in nursing school/nursing career? I tried using Khan academy but they just show videos...
Have you met someone that has a same problem as me? What should I do?
YOu do not need to do mental math in your head for nursing. First of all, pharmacy almost always does all of the calculations, but you do know how to make sure it is correct. I've had pharm send down something incorrect and I have to call them back and tell them it's wrong...or sometimes the doc orders something and it doesn't come in that concentration, so you have to titrate it. I always call pharmacy though and make sure my calculation is correct if needed.
And you will learn how to take blood pressures in nursing school by listening to the start and stop of the pulse and paying attention to the meter. You will get it!
Jayce2k15
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Thank you so much for the responses! I feel better :)