Well I can't be an RN :(

What exactly is an RN?

 

I have had a couple friends who were RNs (Registered Nurse) and the last thing I would describe them as would be a "genius level student". If you want to do it then go for it. It may take you a bit more effort than others but if it's something you want I don't expect you to mind the effort.

 

I'm not sure what an access school is, but I would question the qualifications of this person to define what a 'genius level' anything is - it's not really clear what makes a 'genius' and I doubt they have training in that area.

I've known a number of nurses in my time and while they were all smart, capable people - I wouldn't class them as geniuses, nor did I ever receive an indication that they were engaging in incredibly complex math as part of their job. The job may very well require math, and only you can judge if the requirements fall within your abilities and drive, but I don't think you have enough information yet.

I would suggest trying to locate some actual nurses to talk to and see what they have to say on the matter. Also, you can probably find the requirements for getting into nursing school online, as well as the curriculum for what is taught and how much math you need. Once you have that information you can compare it to your ability in math and your level of determination to 'power through' the math requirements.

Beyond that, I would also suggest determining what the larger goal is in becoming a nurse (e.g., you want to save lives, or improve lives, or take care of people, or whatever) and then look into other possible options that will provide you with that but which may require less math. For example, you might try to find out what is required for being a paramedic or EMT. Maybe a physical therapist or nutritionist or something like a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or a mental health counselor or similar. I've no idea how much math is required for those fields, but you can certainly find out.

Basically, even if (worst case scenario) circumstances close the door on you being a nurse - don't give up - start looking for an unlocked window. I suspect there are more than a few options in this area and that you have many more options than just daycare work.

My 2c worth,

Todd

 

There is never an intelligence requirement for any job. It's only whether or not you can do it. Are you sure your counselor said "genius-level"? Because even theoretical physicists, while pretty much all being geniuses, got the job because they are great at math, not because they have good IQ scores.

 

I know some dumb ass people that became LVN's, I mean dumb ass people like holy hell. But they did it. Even with a math disability you should look into being an LVN because just from the couple of posts you have made on the internet you are already leagues past the people I know that are already working in medical settings.

Definitely try talking to another college or technical/nursing school about that kind of option ig you can.

 

Is the counselor limited in what fields she can recommend? It seems odd to me that she can be setting you up for aptitude testing while simultaneously already telling you what fields you supposedly have aptitudes in. The choices she's offering also seem rather limited to me, but I'm not clear on your entire situation. Have you finished college, are you in college, or something else?

Todd