Passing Calculations Tests for Nursing Students by Susan Starkings

Passing Calculations Tests for Nursing Students by Susan Starkings

Now with a Companion Website with additional resources to provide you with extra practice and support!   Getting medicines calculations right is often a matter of life and death. As a nursing student, you must pass calculations tests when applying to nursing school and throughout your degree. This book helps you 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. The new edition contains new practice questions, scenarios from real nursing situations, tips from other students, a quick reference guide for essential calculations, and an interactive website with activities and flashcards to help you practice your skills.

′This is a complete and comprehensive guide to all possible calculations required for safe medication managementIt 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

′The book is well set-out and clearly signposted so that student nurses can complete the diagnostic test and then study the chapters relevant to their individual skills needs. The case studies, scenarios and activities in each chapter give examples of each calculation and provide sufficient opportunities for skills practice. Additional information at the end of each chapter provides details of online guides and revision resources for the reader. In my opinion, this is useful for all pre-registration nursing students: for those who are unsure about their mathematical skills as well as those who are more confident′ - Lecturer, Glyndwr University

′This book is really easy to read and understand. It provides excellent advice and direction for students and I have given it to students for their feedback. Feedback was really positive and they found the book very easy to use′ - Lecturer, Northumbria University

′A must for all′ - Lecturer, De Montfort University

 

We have used this text within the skills modules in years 1-3. Students particularly appreciate the examples and practice calculations. -- Caroline E Gibson

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.

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ISBN 13	9781446256428
ISBN 10	1446256421
Title	Passing Calculations Tests for Nursing Students
Author	Susan Starkings
Series	Transforming Nursing Practice Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Sage Publications Ltd
Year published	2013-03-15
Number of pages	136
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.