Jayce2k15

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1. RPN or RN? help!

   Jayce2k15 replied to Jayce2k15's topic in CA Programs

   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 :)

2. Mental math very important in nursing?

   Jayce2k15 replied to Jayce2k15's topic in General Nursing

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

3. RPN or RN? help!

   Jayce2k15 replied to Jayce2k15's topic in CA Programs

   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 ...

4. Mental math very important in nursing?

   Jayce2k15 replied to Jayce2k15's topic in General Nursing

   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.

5. Mental math very important in nursing?

   Jayce2k15 replied to Jayce2k15's topic in General Nursing

   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.

6. Mental math very important in nursing?

   Jayce2k15 posted a topic in General Nursing

   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...

7. RPN or RN? help!

   Jayce2k15 replied to Jayce2k15's topic in CA Programs

   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...

8. RPN or RN? help!

   Jayce2k15 posted a topic in CA Programs

   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 ...

9. Not good at mental math

   Jayce2k15 replied to Jayce2k15's topic in Pre-Nursing

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

10. Not good at mental math

    Jayce2k15 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    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 ...