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Passing Calculations Tests for Nursing Students Susan Starkings

Passing Calculations Tests for Nursing Students By Susan Starkings

Passing Calculations Tests for Nursing Students by Susan Starkings


Summary

This book helps new nursing students succeed first time in nursing calculations tests and get calculations right in practice.

Passing Calculations Tests for Nursing Students Summary

Passing Calculations Tests for Nursing Students by Susan Starkings

Getting medicines calculations right is often a matter of life and death. Nursing students must pass calculations tests, both at interview stage and throughout their pre-registration course, to ensure safe practice. This book helps new nursing students succeed first time in medicines calculations tests. It takes the fear out of maths, even for those who find it a struggle, through clear step-by-step explanations and lively examples.

Passing Calculations Tests for Nursing Students Reviews

This is a complete and comprehensive guide to all possible calculations required for safe medication management. It is very well laid out, presented succinctly and the tests and activities are very helpful in allowing students to access their knowledge and understanding. Lecturer, Dublin City University.

About Susan Starkings

Susan Starkings is Head of Skills for Learning at London South Bank University. She has been teaching for over 27 years both in FE and HE. She is a National Teaching Fellow in Mathematics & Statistics, awarded in 2006 from the HE Academy and an honorary title for life. She was also, in 2008, awarded a UCU life changer award for her work in education. Her specialty is in helping nursing, and other, students succeed in their numerical/mathematical calculations. Larry Krause is Mathematics Lecturer in the Centre for Learning Support and Development at London South Bank University, and has over 7 years experience of supporting nursing students in the support centre, particularly specializing in nursing calculations.

Table of Contents

Introduction Diagnostic Assessment Essential Numeracy Requirements for Nursing Quantity Conversions for Nurses Fluid Balance and Maintenance Drug Calculations Calculating Intravenous Rates Calculations and Children Exam Skills and Revision Exercises

Additional information

GOR008703469
9781844454716
1844454711
Passing Calculations Tests for Nursing Students by Susan Starkings
Used - Like New
Paperback
SAGE Publications Ltd
20100518
128
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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