Online RN-BSN with no math?

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Hi all,

I am a working RN with an ADN degree. My ADN program only required pre-algebra and no upper level math courses.

I am looking for an online RN-BSN that has no math requirement as a pre-req. I have all of my gen eds required for most BSN programs with the exception of mathematics, and I'm not eager to take a math class because, well, I pretty much suck at math. :eek: and I just don't want to take the time to complete a math class at my local junior college. I'm OK with taking a nursing related stats class as part of the curriculum.

Not even sure such a beast exists because I've been looking for a long time, and I have searched the archives many many times and really found nothing. I thought I would post this just in case I missed something. Thanks! :up:

Specializes in Flight Nursing, CVICU, ICU.

Seems like this would affect a students opportunity to continue for a MSN like Nurse Practitioner.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Seems like this would affect a students opportunity to continue for a MSN like Nurse Practitioner.
Not really...WGU's BSN program contains a basic probability and statistics course, which is all the math that is needed by most nurse practitioner programs.
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You'll need algebra to take the stats class. At least in my school you did even though the stats was labeled as a psych course

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
You'll need algebra to take the stats class. At least in my school you did even though the stats was labeled as a psych course
I did not need to take algebra prior to being enrolled in WGU's probability and statistics course. Many online RN-to-BSN programs have dropped the algebra requirement as it serves more of a gatekeeper function than any other college class in existence.
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Pinkpinstripes, did you ever end up going to WGU? If so, details on your experience there please? 🤓

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Capella University RN-BSN does not require statistics. They lump math and science into one core, so you could essentially take all science classes with no math.

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Nrsbettyo, No I chickened out. I bought 2 stats review books and I just couldn't understand those so I didn't want to waste a bunch of money as WGU makes you pay a whole semester at a time.

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so its been awhile since anyone posted im wondering if there are any updates. I have all but the last 3 classes from UTA and stats is keeping me from taking research then capstone. I chose UTA because they didn't require intro chemistry but I did stats twice online with no luck. I get so far and then im lost. Area there any programs that have a very simple no math stats or a very simple intro chem. I still want my BSN but stats is such a biggggg headache

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Ameriacan Sentinel has no math, I talked to the admissions person at length, Lisa. That is where I will be going.

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I know this thread is probably dead but I need updates. Did any of these schools require Statistics 1040? That class is literally going to keep me from my BSN if I am forced to take it.

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I know this thread is probably dead but I need updates. Did any of these schools require Statistics 1040? That class is literally going to keep me from my BSN if I am forced to take it.

Excelsior's Stats for healthcare professionals was fairly easy, I got an A. It was online but not difficult.

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American Sentinel lets you substitute a science course for the stats. They are CCNE accredited.

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