""This book will be of great benefit to student nurses. Following
the clear, step by step guides and worked examples will enable you
to quickly develop the confidence to master more complex processes.
It will also be an invaluable resource for mentors supporting
students."
Dorothy Adam, Lecturer, The Robert Gordon University, UK
"This book is a fundamental companion for all nurses wanting to
become more proficient at medication calculations. The book is
designed to find areas for improvements through a series of tests
that start with a basic calculation review. Working through the
book will help you to build confidence in the clinical
environment."
James Pearson-Jenkins, Senior Lecturer of Adult Acute Nursing,
University of Wolverhampton, UK
"This book is a useful tool for all nurses. I would recommend it
for nursing staff undertaking intravenous or other medication
management courses/ modules. It would also benefit nurses who have
to undertake calculations tests as part of their new post or
ongoing development."
Amy Hutchinson, Student Nurse, University of Ulster, UK
"Through simple examples, exercises and gradual progression,
this book will help to remove the anxiety often associated with the
arithmetic involved in drug calculations commonly encountered in
clinical practice. The book will be of use to pre-registration and
registered nurses alike. It provides an opportunity for both self
assessment and practice, as such it will be a useful tool for
improving confidence, competence and patient safety in a critical
skill."
Jim Jolly, Head of Academic Unit for Long Term Conditions, School
of Healthcare, University of Leeds, UK
" Looking for a quick and effective way to revise key points and
test your knowledge?
Calculation exams can intimidate many nurses. This handy book is
designed to help you conquer your fears and strengthen your
calculation skills.
With more than 500 test questions in total, the book includes: 4
diagnostic tests so you can assess strengths and weaknesses 11
chapters on basic calculation skills 4 chapters on applied clinical
calculations including injections, intravenous and paediatric drugs
Quick reference tables of common units, formulae and times tables
There are also chapters on the most common drug administrations
used in nursing including: intravenous infusions, oral medication,
injections, parenteral nutrition and paediatric drugs and the book
shows you how to use calculations in clinical settings.
Written by lecturers at one of the UK's top nursing schools,
this test book is sure to help you improve your results - and
tackle calculations with confidence
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