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Passing Calculations Tests in Nursing Susan Starkings

Passing Calculations Tests in Nursing By Susan Starkings

Passing Calculations Tests in Nursing by Susan Starkings


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Summary

This book helps new students succeed first time in nursing 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 from the real world of nursing practice.

Passing Calculations Tests in Nursing Summary

Passing Calculations Tests in Nursing: Advice, Guidance and Over 400 Online Questions for Extra Revision and Practice by Susan Starkings

With an easy-to-use format, this book is all you need to face calculations tests with confidence and pass the first time. It teaches simple numeracy skills that will stand you in good stead, both during your initial nurse training and your career in practice. This new edition now includes tests for those students looking to undertake Continuing Professional Development to achieve Non-Medical Prescribing Nurse qualifications.

It also contains:

  • over 360 practice questions with an extra 400+ available online
  • easy-to-understand explanations that take the fear out of maths
  • a diagnostic chapter to help you identify problem areas
  • activities, scenarios and case studies from everyday nursing situations

More than just a book...

There is a dedicated website accompanying this book providing further questions and practice, interactive tests, a flashcard glossary and more.

About Susan Starkings

Susan Starkings was Head of Skills for Learning at London South Bank University. She has been teaching for over 30 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. She now volunteers at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent. Larry Krause was a Mathematics Lecturer in the Centre for Learning Support and Development at London South Bank University, and has over 10 years experience of supporting nursing students in the support centre, particularly specializing in nursing calculations.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Diagnostic assessment Chapter 2: Essential numeracy requirements for nursing Chapter 3: Quantity conversions for nurses Chapter 4: Fluid balance and maintenance Chapter 5: Drug calculations Chapter 6: Calculating intravenous rates Chapter 7: Calculations and children Chapter 8: Exam skills and revision exercises

Additional information

GOR009404637
9781526423474
1526423472
Passing Calculations Tests in Nursing: Advice, Guidance and Over 400 Online Questions for Extra Revision and Practice by Susan Starkings
Used - Very Good
Paperback
SAGE Publications Ltd
20180202
160
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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