What type of math would a nurse use on the job?

[magichospital]

I am currently taking a math class in college and I feel like a lot of what's in it doesn't apply to nursing and is more for business/fianance majors. Stuff like logarithms really doesn't seem to have any use in anything non-finance related to me. What math is really used on the job for nursing? What math will be important later on when I become a nurse? Thanks:nurse:

[mangopeach]

You need basic arithmetic for nursing. Conversions, working with decimals, fractions, the metric system. However, I do get the logic behind doing those advanced math courses. They help build your critical thinking,application and problem solving skills. Skills crucial for nursing school.

[steveogurule]

I hear so many students complain about math. I don't like it either, I had to take college algebra three times because I just abhorred the homework. Math is essential though. I scored an 80 on the recent TEAS V, the highest in my group, and I owe it all to math.

Although math sucks, it's like a brain workout. New neural pathways are being formed with every problem solved, critical thinking skills are sharpened and refined.

I've learned you have to be positive and accepting about math. You might as well embrace it for now because it's not going anywhere.

[Medic2RN, BSN, RN, EMT-P]

Algebra! If I need to know something, I make the unknown 'X' and figure it out.

You'll use it for many drug calculations.