mrsdylan

I do not think I am able to do a BSN program because of location, etc. I'd have to drive really far and I can't afford that. There is an RN program at a community college nearby I can apply for. Will a 2 year Associates program prepare me well enough for the NCLEX-RN? Also I am concerned about getting a job later as an RN at a hospital. Will they hire someone who doesn't have a BSN?

thanks to all who responded. I definitely appreciate it. I did not have calculus (i had stats in undergrad) but i think i will be OK. Still I should take a math refresher course, I think.

I have applied to nursing school and am getting nervous about the math requirements. I have had statistics but that is all in college. I am taking a refresher course just to be sure. How much math do nurses encounter daily and how difficult are the calculations?

I have my undergrad and graduate degree in Foreign Language, after years of teaching I want to switch careers, however I want to confine my nursing school situation to VA bc of the great in-state tuition opportunities. Can anyone recommend what path I should take (associates degree) or accelerated degree program, and at any particular school? I know I need to take several classes just to apply to nursing school since I have practically no biology or chem background. My biggest concern is finding a thorough program that will prepare me for the exam to get my RN certification. Also, how difficult is the math, and the anatomy classes in nursing school? And how much of this math do you find yourselves using daily on the job? thanks for any and all advice...as you can see i am starting basically from the VERY beginning...