Question 7577: To be a Registered nurse, do you have to know math very well?
Found 2 solutions by ichudov, prince_abubu:
Answer by ichudov(507)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Not really, you do not need to know math well. Simply arithmetic, percentages and proportions will take you quite a long way, innursing. That's only a tiny part of math.
Answer by prince_abubu(198)  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! I'm going to be straight-forward and honest to you on this one. YES and NO.
There are a lot of concepts, especially in Algebra that seem to not make it into practical use in ANY field. Personally, I don't have any idea where simplifying exponents come into play. Another one is factoring polynomials. You DO, however, have to know the basic facts and procedures to pass the tests before you can actually move on forward. It's no use trying to argue the uselessness vs. usefulness of concepts for your chosen field. When it comes down to it, it's a whether you like it or not situation, and you just gotta accept it, do your best, and move on.
On the flip side, you must DEFINITELY know how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and the order of operations. You MUST also know how to translate words into basic expressions and equations, and the other way around. You MUST know the ins and outs of proportions since you will be handling dosage frequently, and one of your responsibilities is to check what the doctor gives the patient. You DEFINITELY need to know how to convert from one measurement unit to another, whether it be volume, area, length, flow rate, temperature, pressure, and even more. Another thing that you must get down pat is percentages, since A LOT of the chemicals you work with come in different strengths, and if worse comes for worse, you might have to mix two different concentrations in order to make a preferred concentration.
Actually, the math exercises your brain in ways that your other subjects can't. Math is based on knowledge, procedure, logic, and reasoning. It's an exact science compared to highly interpretive History or English. Though the concepts and lessons may seem like useless activities, you are actually creating neuropathways in your brain that do make it easier for you to do things in real life situations, especially procedure-based activities, which nursing is loaded with. It also helps you become more organized and efficient in life, even if you don't think about it.
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