Nursing math class questions

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Next year i will be a senior in hs. I plan to go into nursing in college. I finished algebra 2 and did really well. Next year i am going to take trig for the first half of the year. But for the second semester should i take pre-calc or would that not be necessary?

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BSN programs often require statistics, but not always. Statistics is a BEAR! If you could get a course in it, while in high school, and you're going into a BSN program, I'd recommend taking statistics over taking pre-calc. It will give you a jumpstart into college statistics.

Did you take chemistry? Math problems in nursing are set up alot like the ratio problems in inorganic chemistry. They're pretty easy to master, and in my opinion, kind of fun. Algebra has prepared you for such things, if you haven't taken inorganic chemistry.

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You have to check the requirements of the college you want to attend as to what their math requirment is. My school will not accept higher level math, but only certain math, like college algebra. The BSN program requires Stats I. Once you narrow down which school you will go to, follow their requirmements. If you do an ADN > BSN, then make sure you take Chem I & II (non-organic AND organic) instead of the combined biochem class they have solely for the ADN. You will take 3 semesters of the same stuff, instead of 2, and that is 5 months down the drain.

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Here is the curriculum you need to follow if you do a 4 year stint. it is different if you choose a 5 year plan:

B.S. in Nursing - Nursing and Allied Health Professions - IUP

scroll down the page to see the 2 options. Stats is reqd along with Chem I & II, Soc & Nutrition

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Whats statistics?

First of all congrats on your desire to further your education. In answer to your question, Statistics: Includes solving problems related to data analysis ,and it's very important for your nursing research classes; specially if you're going for the BSN. Furthermore, "Statistics" simply teaches you how to present and read data usually found in nursing articles. Hope this answers your question on statistics, wishing you the very best on all of your future endeavors~

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Please take the time to inquire at the collge. See if you can make an appt w/someone there. And all the AP classes you can take will help you in the long run.

Best wishes!!

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Next year i will be a senior in hs. I plan to go into nursing in college. I finished algebra 2 and did really well. Next year i am going to take trig for the first half of the year. But for the second semester should i take pre-calc or would that not be necessary?

I am currently in nursing school and what you will be focusing on the most in nursing is what is called dimensional analysis for accurately figuring our medications dosages. There are several great sites where you can go and look at what is entailed in doing dimensional analysis. It is algebraic for the most part and being able to think logically about what the question is asking. Like so many things in nursing it is critical thinking skills. Hope this helps. Best of Luck to you in a rewarding choice of careers.

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Quantitative Skills & Reasoning is what majority of the users are talking about. Not all high schools offer a course in statistics, but definitely consider taking classes during the summer sessions at your local community college out of high school. I found working directly after high school graduation towards your academic goals allows you a little bit more flexibility and viability against other candidates.

Trigonometry is basically ,sorry to say, useless in the medical professions. This is more focused towards high level geometric applications. Therefore, Trigonometry is better suited for :mathematicians, architecture, education, etc. majors.

You're going to want to take as many advanced sciences as possible. Study your physics, if you have the opportunity.

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Quantitative Skills & Reasoning is what majority of the users are talking about. Not all high schools offer a course in statistics, but definitely consider taking classes during the summer sessions at your local community college out of high school. I found working directly after high school graduation towards your academic goals allows you a little bit more flexibility and viability against other candidates.

Trigonometry is basically ,sorry to say, useless in the medical professions. This is more focused towards high level geometric applications. Therefore, Trigonometry is better suited for :mathematicians, architecture, education, etc. majors.

You're going to want to take as many advanced sciences as possible. Study your physics, if you have the opportunity.

Physics is all about trigonometry.

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