i need some advice!

[carly23]

Okay, so i'm pretty sure this is the correct place to ask this...

Here it goes..

This Fall I'll be going to College majoring in Social Work. Since i love the whole aspect of working in a hospital i wouldn't mind becoming a medical social worker. That way i could still be in a medical setting, plus i think that career would be very fulfilling and interesting.

However, recently i have been very interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. More specifically as a nurse in pediatrics. I have always loved and respected nurses, doctors..etc. And i think i would be a great nurse. i have a lot of patience, i'm kind, friendly, caring, I love children and I am very hard worker... plus i don't get queasy dealing with blood lol... I think these Qualities would be great for nursing.

The problem.....i'm not the brightest in math or science... Don't get me wrong, i like science..but it takes a lot of time and studying for me to do well in these areas, and through out high school i have always struggled in mathematics. My parents have told me i'm not cut out to be a nurse because of my weakness in these areas, so i never really thought I could become a nurse until now. I like the idea of becoming a social worker, but i can't help but think i may regret not seeing what kind of nurse i would be... I know i could change my major, and my school has a fabulous nursing problem..but i think it may be too late.

So what do you all think... Could i possibly pursue a nursing career? And Could having a weakness in math and science affect my chances of becoming one?

i hope that made sense lol

and thank you to whoever respond!

[southern.bellex3]

If nursing is really what you want to do, I say go for it!

There are some science and math classes you'll have to take, and you do use science a good bit in nursing, for the anatomy and physiology, sometimes the micro...as far as math goes, mainly what you use is basic multiplication and division to figure out drug calculations. That's pretty simple!

I believe that if your calling is in nursing, you can overcome this though. Give it a shot. If you do experience any trouble, I can promise you won't be alone. Form study groups, talk to your instructors. There are a lot of people out there who WANT to help you and have faith you will become the great nurse that you know you will.

Don't give up on your dream career because you're not the strongest in a subject. Good luck!

[indonurse_uci]

AGREE.......

every dream is worth fighting for

God bless the nurse :)

xoxo

[Jivane]

I wouldn't start worrying yet. There are a lot of people who do not think they will do well until they apply themselves! However, it is very important to 'make the grades,' AND understand what it is you're learning. After all, Nursing has a lot of math and science involved in all practicality.

I do some tutoring for the classes (Math and A&P) and would highly recommend finding a tutor. A lot of schools have upperclassmen that do tutoring for free, or a very small fee. If Nursing is something you truly care about, you'll find a way to make it work.

[Dixiecup]

I applied for LPN school back in 1988. That was when they still had the ACT test ( I think today you have to take a lot of different tests). I scored a FOUR in the math section. The AVERAGE score was 18. I just knew this would keep me from getting in, but somehow I got in!!

I am a Family Nurse Practitioner now. You can do it!