Nursing Math Class

nurseprnRN, BSN, RN · May 8, 2013

If they say you must take the class, then you must. If they say you can test out of it, then ask to schedule your test. You might need to take something else to make up the credits; ask.

7237dallas · May 8, 2013

The class is not mandatory.

AmberHopefulRN · May 8, 2013

I would ask them about being able to test out. My school uses the Calculate with Confidence book, but we don't actually have a class for it. It is self-study and we will have 3 tests over the summer semester over the material. So, I think it would be doable to take the test just using the book, but it would have to be okay with your nursing program.

EDIT: Seems we posted at the same time. I would say that if the class isn't mandatory you should be able to pass the test with self-study of the book, as everyone who has gone through my program has done it :)

stephanie. · May 9, 2013

Keep in mind that most schools require a 90 percent or above to pass. And it's only 3 weeks, one night a week. You can use the time in between work and school to study.

Jennybrie · May 9, 2013

Will another math course be offered in the program? I knew someone in my program that tested out of the math course but she took it anyway to be better familiar with med math formulas. If an actual course is offered within the nursing program I'd say to test now and focus on the material then but if not it would benefit you to take the course so that you have a strong math foundation for clinical and NCLEX. Good Luck!!

Tait, MSN, RN · May 9, 2013

They gave us a book and I used an in-school tutor before each test as my algebra is weak. I always got a 99%. Might be an option.