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[TCLA]

i want to become a nurse...but im scared that i might not be able to do it, i suck really bad at math, and i think this will hold me back. I also need to take chemistry..but you need to be good at math..is math really a major factor in nursing??? and is A&P really EXTREAMLY hard like everyone says.? I have good study habits,, i just havent advanced courses like A&P and chem...etc in my life...im really worried.

[Virgo_RN, BSN, RN]

You never know what you're capable of until you try.

[JMP2004]

I was a little scared too at first b/c all throughout high school, I did not put a lot of time,focus or effort into my school work. As I was to busy with my socail life, friends, partying etc. Because of that everyone said that I would never be able to get through or pass nursing school. But I did, I graduated from nursing school in 2004 . It was a lot of hard work, I had to put a lot of time and effort into school and studying. But to me it was all worth it. I always knew from a young age, that I wanted to be a nurse. And it is something that I am very passionate about. Two of my friends (both of who did a lot better than me all throughout HS) went to nursing school as well. One actually went to nursing school with me, and neither one of them was able to pass, and I was. So I guess the point I am trying to make is, if being a nurse is something you can see yourself doing try it. You will never know unless you try!!

I have always been AWFUL at math and I do mean AWFUL . When it came time to do drug dosage calculations I was soooo nervous, but to my surprise I did fine. It is pretty basic, you learn the conversions & equations to use, plug the numbers in and then just use your calculator. Trust me if I can do it anyone can!!!! Math is a part of nursing but not a major factor at all. The math in Chemistry is similiar, you learn the conversions and equations to use, it's not like your taking a math class. Although you do need to take a math class as a pre-req before you start a nursing program. You need to take both A&P 1 & 2, I would not say it is extremely hard, but it is a lot of work and there is a lot to learn. I did well in A&P, I was also very intrested in learning it. Plus it something you need to learn for nursing. If you have good study habits you will be fine!!

GOOD LUCK:D