I'm in my late 30's wanting to go back to school to become a nurse. Back in high school I never really applied myself well in anything. Especially math. They are asking me to take Algebra and chemistry as pre requisit courses. I've never taken chemistry and only took pre algebra. I'm finding this to be a huge obstical but still want to acheive this goal. I do seem to have some tremendous anxiouty over this but I can't tell you how bad I want to become a nurse. Any suggestions how to over come this or make this a good experience. Nursing classes don't frighten me. It's mainly the math.
2007-11-14 10:47:57 · 5 answers · asked by sweet 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Hey there, I want to become a nurse as well! Well here is what I think you should do, I think you should go to a local community college and ask them if you could take Algebra as a single class, same thing with chemistry.
Once your done with those classes attend a nursing school or a program (Usually 4 years) and Wa Lah!
2007-11-14 10:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can check with local community colleges as well as adult basic education classes (such as ones that offer GED classes). Pre-algebra is considered a freshman-level course in high school (and sometimes 8th grade)--you need to probably that over as a refresher, then take algebra I and II. Also, you need at least two chemistry courses, at least one with a lab.
You need to go into this with a good attitude--if you are thinking an LPN or LVN (not a registered nurse), you can probably do it in three years while working part time. Just take it a day at a time, ask for tutoring assistance, and persevere! Nurses are in demand, so there will be jobs when you are ready. Buddy up with someone in the same situation and you will have good support especially at the beginning.
2007-11-14 10:54:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anna P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I actually am in the process of enrolling in nursing school now so I know the anxiety! As for math, I think you should buy a Regents Algebra book (the kind you get from the bookstore) to review basic math. It has the answers in the back to show you how they got the answers. Once you got the formulas down, it should flow. Another suggestion would be to get the pre-nursing test book that goes over basic math and science.
2007-11-14 10:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by simran984 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well--as others said here, it depends. However there are a couple of things they're leaving out. If you're in Florida, for example, the state has a universal course numbering system. If the courses you took at a public community college have the same numbers as the course listed in the state university's catalogue, then yes it transfers, no question. In other states, they have articulation rules or transfer modules etc. that define what must transfer. Other states use a computerized "Course Applicability System" (CAS); each school gets to decide what courses they accept for transfer, and those courses are cross-indexed on a database so that you know which courses transfer to where. Finally, individual CCs and Unis have signed "articulation agreements", and if you're pre-reqs for nursing are listed in their nursing AA, then you're covered. The only way to find out which of these things applies is to ask in your own place--I'd recommend starting out in the student services office of your CC and asking if there's someone to advise you about transfer and articulation to the school you intend to attend.
2016-05-23 04:42:37 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
n you need anatomy n phisiology 1 and 2 algebra math i i think you will be on waiting list
2007-11-14 13:22:42 · answer #5 · answered by bril 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋