Passing Calculations Tests for Nursing Students (Transforming Nursing Practice Series) - Hardcover

Starkings, Susan; Krause, Larry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1446256413 ISBN 13: 9781446256411

Publisher: Learning Matters, 2013

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 programme, 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. The new edition contains new practice questions and case studies reflecting modern nursing practice, real tips from students, a quick reference guide for use on placements and an interactive website with test questions.

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About the Authors

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1446256413
• ISBN 13: 9781446256411
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 136