I'm in high school in Cali and I was wondering what MATH classes do I need to take now if I want to pursue a ?

Question

pursue a career in nursing...particularly an RN

like do I need to take Pre-calculus?

Answer 1

The typical course of high school studies for careers in nursing includes:

English: 4 years (verbal and written communication skills as well as reading comprehension are essential);

Math: 2-4 years (medication administration and chemistry require a knowledge of algebra);

Science: 2-4 years (chemistry and biology are both required courses in college-based nursing curriculums; if you have a chance to take anatomy, do it!)

Computer science: basic knowledge of computers is recommended since more colleges and universities are utilizing web-based learning and computers are used in a variety of ways in health care delivery;

Social studies: 3-4 years (psychology is essential; sociology, history, government, and economics are recommended to prepare for the general education requirements of most colleges and universities)

Foreign language - 2 years (as the cultural mix of society changes, language skills such as Spanish are becoming more critical in the nursing profession);

Health studies - 1-2 years (basic knowledge of health care/maintenance principles are helpful).