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Thanks for the responses guys! I have decided to take the RPN route. Who knows, maybe after RPN i'll take the RN route. I'll do my best to achieve high grades and be a good student nurse :)

Thank you so much for the responses! I feel better :)

Yes, for Ryerson bridging program, I need to have no failed courses and GPA of 3.0 (B). I really want to do RN at the end because it'll open up more opportunities for me but I am so nervous because I already wasted 4 years, I really do not know what to do! I have 4 more days left to decide!

That is what I am exactly scared of! I cannot multiply in my head, it's very limited. I tried Khan Academy but it didn't really help me.

Thanks guys. What about doing vital signs, taking blood pressure? I feel like if I can't calculate on spot, I'll be embarrassed. Should I let the professor know before hand? I'll be starting the nursing program in September.

Hi, Just wondering if doing math in head is really important? I consider myself fairly good in math(80s in calculus).I can do subtraction, addition,divide, multiplication when I write them down but when it comes to doing it in my head, I just cannot do it. Is it really an impediment in nursing school/nursing career? I tried using Khan academy but they just show videos... Have you met someone that has a same problem as me? What should I do?

Thanks Loriangel14. Is there really a big difference between RPN and RN besides their salary? If I may ask, what do you usually do during your shifts? I am really interested working in Operating room, I am not sure if RPN are eligible to work in that department.

Hello, I have a few days to decide whether or not I want to attend BScN 4 year or the 2-year Practical Nursing program(In Canada). Could someone please tell me the pros and cons of each? I am so scared, I am 22 years, I'll be 26 when I graduate from a 4-year program which sucks. I know age doesn't matter but i just want to be independent and have a career. I was planning to bridge after doing Practical Nursing but the requirement is to maintain B+ GPA with no failed courses. I doubt I can get a B to be honest and it'll prevent me from bridging to RN. Thank you

Thanks. Is there a website that I can use to practice? Much appreciated, thank you! :)

Hi, So I have been accepted to RN program for September 2015. I am really nervous. I heard that nursing requires student to know their basic math for (multiplying, adding, subtracting, dividing) taking vital signs etc. I consider myself good in math but I can't do basic math in my head even if it's small numbers. I have to either count it with my fingers or write it down to see. I am scared and embarrassed if I can't do those in front of teachers and students. I talked to a few of my friends about the program I am going to and they tell me you need to multiple pulses etc.. Are there any tips how to improve? Thank you for reading!