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My name is Crissy I just transferred from a community college where I recieved my AS in Paralegal studies. I really wanted to go into a field where I could help other I thought about Social Work but it just wasnt for me. I just started a university and have to decide what to do. I really am considering nursing. Especially considering Legal nursing, forensic nursing, and psychiatric nursing. I took forensic science course at the community college as well as numerous psychology courses. The fact that you can do nursing in these fields really makes me want to do it. My problem is that I am afraid that once I get in the program I wont be able to give shots or put in cathiders and I am really bad at math Im in Intermediate Algebra. I have a 3.04 and climbing but when it comes to math I just cant do it. Im afraid I will not be able to pass the courses or the program. Does anyone have any information about these fields or could tell me how much math is really involved. I would really appreciate it. Thanks, Crissy

Thanks that really makes me feel better about nursing I was worried about what types of things I would be doing. Crissy

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Crissie, I had a TOUGH time with math as well. I started out at basic pre-algebra and I just took the final today. It wasnt that bad AT ALL ! I'm sure I got somewhere around a B or B+ in the class. I was so scared when I got started with it, but I did it anyway and it was just fine. I had friends help and I went to the math lab for extra help. Now, I am actually going to take college level math course next semester (Spring). I dont have to take it but, I want to. I withdrew once and got a D years ago. That was then and this is now. And I know I CAN DO it ! And if I can do it so can you, trust me ! ! !

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Thats funny I had to take that pre algebra course too. It was not bad though. Finding this site and having everyone give me advice really helped me make my decision. I registered today for my prereq's for nursing I should start the actual program next semester hopefullly.

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Welcome! Don't let the math scare ya. It's nothing compared to algebra, honest! Good luck meeting your dreams and goals!

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Honestly, I was happy to read on this site that not that much math is required to be a nurse. That really would have made me question my ability to go thru with all this. But, thank God there isnt a lot apparently. Hopefully, I will get my letter in March saying I got in. Til then, I have to wait. So, we'll have to see.... :)

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