Product Description

to promote safe practice, nursing schools test for basic arithmetic both at interview stage and during the 3 years of nurse training. how to master nursing calculations will help you to cope with these tests, offering a step-by-step approach which will take you from base-level knowledge to competency both in drug calculations and the ability to read drug dosage charts.

the book begins with a helpful diagnostic section which will help you to identify your strengths and weaknesses, before going on to cover basic numeracy. the book goes on to deal with drug dosage calculations and prescription awareness questions at both basic and more advanced levels. you are therefore able to take a measured and progressive approach to your learning.

it features clear illustrations showing how to read instrument scales, medical admin records and pharmaceutical labels. combining drug dosage charts, a chapter on drug administration (including a list of abbreviations and their meanings), mock tests with answers and full explanations, how to master nursing calculations will be an essential asset during your years as a trainee nurse - and beyond.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7558 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 164 pages

About the Author

chris tyreman is a practising nurse who has taught numeracy and literacy skills to adults via distance learning and evening classes. he is also the author of how to pass the dc test and enter nurse training.

Customer Reviews

How to master drug calculations
This book starts with the absolute basics and takes the reader through simple arithmetic problem solving and measurements. This is the basis for the calculation of drugs within a nursing environment and without this knowledge it would be impossible to calculate drugs. I found this particularily informative as simple omissions made at this stage could cause a major drug claculation error.

Chapters 4&5 introduced me to calculation of drugs and the different routes, followed by drug administration, particularily useful were the abbreviations that will be seen on the wards.

The mock tests at the end of the book are invaluable and will be used as a tool for renewing and updating knowledge through my training as a Paediatric Nurse.

what a great book a must have!!
I only recieved my book two days ago and already i've improved. If your not good at maths or just haven't practiced in a while then this is the book for you it's brilliant. This book is a book that every student nurse or even nurse should have!!

Excellent Nursing Calculations Book
This book is a must have for all student nurses,it has all the basics to apply to everyday calculations. This will gain a student nurse or returning nurse to their profession who needs that bit of extra help with Maths. The Mock Tests are very useful to see how much you are gaining the knowledge within the book. This is a step by step book which i have found very helpful in my studies.