Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses, 2nd Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Description

Nurses are only as accurate as their calculations. The 2nd Edition of Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses is an essential learning tool designed for nursing students, newly qualified nurses, and practicing professionals who need to master core math skills used in clinical settings. Covering foundational numeracy through to advanced drug calculations, this book offers a clear, methodical approach to understanding and applying math in real-world nursing scenarios.

Whether you’re preparing for a clinical placement, a licensing exam, or want to enhance your medication administration accuracy, this book is tailored to improve your mathematical confidence and reduce medication errors.

Ideal for:

• Undergraduate nursing students
• Nursing educators and instructors
• Registered nurses needing a refresher
• Healthcare assistants transitioning into nursing roles

 Key Features and Benefits

• Step-by-step instructions for solving clinical calculation problems
• Covers metric conversions, dosage calculations, IV flow rates, and pediatric dosing
• Numeracy review tailored for healthcare applications
• Includes realistic clinical scenarios and practice questions
• Emphasis on patient safety and error prevention
• Visual aids and diagrams that simplify complex topics
• Ideal for self-study or classroom integration
• Based on current clinical and pharmacological guidelines

 Topics and Chapters Covered

The book includes core chapters on:

• Basic healthcare numeracy skills
• Units, conversions, and measurement systems
• Drug dose calculation principles
• Oral, topical, and parenteral medication calculations
• Intravenous (IV) therapy and infusion rate calculations
• Pediatric and geriatric dosing considerations
• Error checking, interpretation of prescriptions, and critical thinking in dosage decisions

Each topic includes worked examples, test-yourself questions, and clinical applications.

 About the Author

Authored by experienced nurse educators with deep backgrounds in pharmacology and clinical teaching, this guide bridges the gap between theory and real-world nursing practice. Their mission is to empower safe, competent care through strong calculation skills.

 File Format and Technical Details

• Format: Original PDF (Publisher-quality digital edition)
• File Size: Approx. 20–35 MB
• Language: English
• Device Compatibility: Fully compatible with PC, Mac, iOS, and Android (any standard PDF reader)

 Sample FAQs:

Q1: Is this book suitable for international nursing students preparing for NCLEX or similar exams?
Yes. While originally developed with UK/European standards in mind, the mathematical principles and clinical applications are highly relevant for students preparing for exams like the NCLEX, NMC OSCE, or other international certifications.

Q2: Does the book include practice exercises and answer keys?
Absolutely. Each section includes numerous exercises with step-by-step solutions to reinforce learning and test your understanding.