Recomend a good math book for sharpening up

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I am a student going for LVN, Math has never been a strong point for me. Can someone recomend a good math book for dummies... lol I dont want to struggle with nursing and math. I start school June 6th. I think this would give me a head start for my own self.. Thank you

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I am a student going for LVN, Math has never been a strong point for me. Can someone recomend a good math book for dummies... lol I dont want to struggle with nursing and math. I start school June 6th. I think this would give me a head start for my own self.. Thank you

Really, the only "math" you need are the basic four functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Some fractions and decimal conversions will also be helpful.

Memorization (or a cheat sheet) of the conversions (gtt to mL, oz to cc, grains to mg, etc.) will also be a big benefit.

The other formulae they will teach you in school: what you have vs. what you need, drip rates, and peds dosing rules.

Good luck in school!

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Thanks for the info Clee.. Im sure it will be benificial to me.. Take care and good look in all you do.

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Cliff Notes: Math Review for Standardized Tests.

~faith,

Timothy.

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"Math Smart" books by Princeton Review (?) walk you through basic math step by step up to more advanced math. Look into adult education classes in your area, and community colleges -- they usually offer all levels of math from basics on up.

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