School advice

JonM_RN · Apr 9, 2011

Statistics is more science than raw math. If you have a good handle on basic algebra, you'll be fine. Statistics professors know that healthcare professionals have to take their course only for the sake of their degree so they usually have some compassion for that...usually .

JSlovex2 · Apr 9, 2011

i got a degree (not in nursing) and since i was horrible in math in HS i had to take remedial/developmental math classes before i could take the "real math." then, i had children and stopped going to school for a couple years. when i returned, i had to take statistics and i was terrified bc not only was i horrible in math, but i had been out of school for a long time. i focused, went to tutoring (which was offered free on campus) and i came out of statistics with a B and it was a very high B.

you can do anything you put your mind to.

hopefulwhoop · Apr 9, 2011

You should be fine! Statistics isn't bad at all. You need basic algebra, as JonM RN mentioned. You need basic math skills to succeed and also a lot of logic. Statistics isn't even considered a Math course.

oaktown2 · Apr 9, 2011

Actually, all of the statistics courses in my area are in the math department, but I agree that it is a little different than math. But I think one of the biggest factors is attitude. If you walk into the class thinking that this is going to be a good experience and that you will like it (relatively, speaking) and do well, it will be a totally different experience than your previous math classes. And you are a little older and wiser!

Chin up · Apr 9, 2011

The class s@ucks. But you will get through it. I mean,you have to...get to getting. Peace!

hopefulwhoop · Apr 9, 2011

Actually, all of the statistics courses in my area are in the math department...

Oh, really? That's different. At my undergrad, there was a whole separate Statistics department and they always made sure to drill it in our brains--Statistics is NOT a Math course. I always thought that was weird considering there was a whole lot of calculations involved.

Antepartumnurse · Apr 9, 2011

I hate math. I had to start out in college in a very basic class and work my way up. That being said I loved statistics. It is much easier (at least for me) than was college algebra. I even got an "A" in the class. That is my first and only "A" in math in my entire life.

DutchRN09 · Apr 9, 2011

:redpinkheI took business stats years ago and didn't like it, but I think I would actually do better now, since I had to take lots of math to complete my ADN. I also agree that attitude helps a lot!

BrookeeLou_RN · Apr 9, 2011

Statistics is like any other course.. make sure you have plenty of study time, use a tutor and take it step by step. Do not just look at the whole picture as you will fell overwhelmed. You can do it! :clown: