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Passing Calculations Tests for Nursing Students (Transforming Nursing Practice)

Passing Calculations Tests for Nursing Students (Transforming Nursing Practice)

by SusanStarkings (Author), Larry Krause (Author)

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    Paperback 2010

    $3.42
Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 122
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Learning Matters
Published: 18 May 2010
ISBN 10: 1844454711
ISBN 13: 9781844454716

Media 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.
Author Bio
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.