surg tech

[sweetea]

I wanted so badly to become an RN, but i can not seem to pass college algebra. I had to start at the bottom, beginning algebra and i got out with a C. Then went on to intermediate & had to drop out because of grades. It also took me 2 semesters to get out of A&P with a passing grade. I made an A in Medical Term & Abnormal Psy, and a B in First Responder. Surgical Tech seems to be the new route I will have to take. I should also add that I am 48 and have been out of school for 30 years. Has anyone else had this kind of problem?

[monkeykiss]

Hi sweetea,

I was never a big fan of numbers as well, especially numbers combined with letters.

After an almost 5 years hiatus from school, I recently decided to go back and I know I have to do something with math. I took tutoring sessions offered on campus in between classes, and asked for practice homeworks from my teacher so that I will not forget the lessons. It also helped me that I make it a point to tell my teacher my concerns with Math, and most of them took time to see me during their office hours and let me know how am I doing. And it didn't hurt to ask them for additional work for extra credit to get a better grade.

[sunray12]

Did you work with a tutor? Sometimes that helps. Do you want to be a surgical tech? There are pros and cons to everything. On one hand as a surgical tech you won't have the broad scope of practice that a rn has, but on the bright side you will be very specialized in what you do so you won't have to deal with the broad scope that sometimes frustrates rn's. I know allied health techs who are very happy with their specialties and would not want to be nurses. So it just depends on what you are looking for.

[nrenteria]

Algebra was hard for me too. I had to eat, breath, and live it to keep up with class. I found a great teacher by asking fellow classmates who to take to survive a class. Also, look at ratemyprofessors.com to find a good math teacher in your school. The difference in a teachers style can make all the difference in the world. I got out with a B on my 1st attempt, but sweated it all the way through.

[sweetea]

My A&P teacher is actually on the rate my professor site. I don't she rated well...lol. But thats really a great idea for the math. I have been thinking maybe i can sneek in a math class between my other four classes.