Essential Calculation Skills For Nurses Midwives And Healthcare Practitioners

Author : Meriel Hutton
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335237593

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"This book is suitable for those preparing for entry to healthcare programmes as well as those undertaking pre-registration programmes, post-registration courses and those just needing to make a ‘quick check’ whilst in practice. Clear step-by-step explanations are given to each of the exercises, demonstrating a variety of strategies to arrive at the same answer. Each chapter gives clear examples as to when the calculation would be used which helps the reader to link theory and practice." Nicci Whiteing, Lecturer in Adult Nursing, School of Community & Health Sciences, City University, London "Designed for use by students of all branches of nursing and midwifery, this book covers the calculations they need to know with remarkable clarity. Written to engage with students' learning in both theory and practice, it is ideal for all those entering the nursing or midwifery register." Philip Scullion, Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care, Coventry University "There are easy to understand worked examples in each section along with practice exercises. All of the practice questions have been put in the context of real life situation which makes them easier to understand. I would recommend this book to anyone undertaking a pre registration nursing or midwifery course, I found it extremely useful in helping me to prepare for my recent drug calculations exam." Nina Griffiths, Nursing Student, Swansea University Worried about your calculation skills? Looking for some help to make sure you are up to scratch? As a healthcare practitioner, you need to be confident that you can deal competently with any numerical situation you may come across. This handy book provides a guide to common numerical calculations found in healthcare practice and uses everyday examples to enable you to apply numerical principles correctly in your own practice. This user-friendly book is: Suitable for a wide variety of healthcare practitioners, including all nurses and midwives Full of authentic worked examples Features core clinical charts, prescription models, labels and diagrams Types of calculation covered include: Decimals Fractions Percentages and ratios Ratios and proportion The book shows you how to calculate doses correctly for tablets, capsules, fluids and injections. Meriel Hutton encourages you to find a method which suits you personally – with the emphasis always on patient safety. The increasing complexity of problems throughout the book builds as you progress, helping you calculate with confidence!

Author : Hutton, Meriel
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335233595

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"As a healthcare practitioner, you need to be confident that you can deal competently with any numerical situation you may come across. This handy book provides a guide to common numerical calculations found in healthcare practice and uses everyday examples to enable you to apply numerical principles correctly in your own practice." --Book Jacket.

Author : Katherine Rogers,William Scott
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335250646

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Nurses! Test Yourself in Essential Calculation Skills by Katherine Rogers,William Scott Pdf

“This book is a must have for the nursing student and practicing nurse to assist with medication management.” Fiona Timmins, Professor of Nursing, Dean of Nursing and Head of School, University College Dublin, Ireland “I would highly recommend this book as a structured, systematic way to improve confidence and competence in essential calculation skills for all nursing students!” Charlotte Davies, Lecturer in Adult Nursing, Faculty of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, UK “This book should be a fundamental part of any reading list for all future students to build knowledge and confidence with Nursing calculations." Helen Noonan, Lecturer in Adult Nursing, University of Hull, UK Nurses! Test Yourself in Essential Calculation Skills, 2nd Edition is designed to help your overcome your fears and strengthen your calculation skills for clinical practice. With 500 brand new test yourself questions, this new text can be used in isolation or to complement the first edition of Nurses! Test Yourself in Essential Calculation Skills to boost your understanding of key calculation skills. In this edition you will find: - 4 diagnostic tests designed to help you identify areas of concern - Case studies to look at scenarios that require multiple calculations - 16 chapters on basic calculation skills and common calculation processes - Up to date content aligning with NMC requirements and guidelines for nurse training Split into handy sub-sections and with an easy-to-use conversion table, the book has clear step by step guides and worked examples to help you gain the confidence to master more complex processes. Written by lecturers from the UK’s leading nursing schools and aligning with NMC guidelines; this is the ideal revision tool to help you improve your results and tackle calculations with confidence! Katherine M. A. Rogers is a senior lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s University Belfast, UK. William N. Scott is a senior lecturer and Researcher in Biomedicine at Atlantic Technological University, Ireland.

Author : Katherine M. A. Rogers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0335243290

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Calculation Skills: for Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare Practitioners by Katherine M. A. Rogers Pdf

Author : Claire Boyd
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781119808121

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Calculation Skills for Nurses by Claire Boyd Pdf

Calculate the correct drug dosage every single time with help from this essential nursing guide In the newly revised Second Edition of Calculation Skills for Nurses, author Claire Boyd delivers a practical and effective treatment of crucial nursing calculation abilities designed to instil confidence and competence in healthcare professionals. Written for anyone working in the healthcare setting who requires mathematical assistance, the book is designed to teach the skills required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards, Proficiency for Nursing Associates, Pre-registration Nursing Associate Programme, The Code—Professional Standards for Practice and Behaviour For Nurses, Midwives, and Nursing Associates, and the NMC Essential Skills Clusters. This latest edition includes more practice activities, greater inclusivity, more test questions, more practice with budgets and data interpretation, and more online resources. You’ll use a formula-based approach and gain the understanding necessary to know when to apply which formula and why. The book also includes: A thorough grounding in basic math, preparing you for more complex areas of nursing calculation Comprehensive explorations of the information you need to know in the clinical arena, including working out drug dosages Practical discussions of the application of concepts to nursing practice, including different areas of healthcare and working with budgets In-depth knowledge and understanding of key areas, while being tested to consolidate your familiarity with the text Calculation Skills for Nurses is perfect for practicing nurses and nursing students who seek to boost their confidence and competence in this core area of nursing.

Author : England, Carole,Morgan, Ransolina
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335243990

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Communication Skills For Midwives: Challenges In Everyday Practice by England, Carole,Morgan, Ransolina Pdf

"This book is easy to read and has relevant content for student midwives, with inclusion of reflective activities which are clear and appropriate. I particularly like the vignette's which are relevant and explore the challenges that midwives face. The script-like format of these adds a further layer to the narratives, and the inclusion of non-verbal communication as well is excellent. This will be an essential text for all student midwives." Mary Beadle, Midwifery Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of Hull, UK "Communication Skills for Midwives is a unique book that focuses not only on fundamental communication issues, but goes much further by including the many difficult and tricky issues experienced within contemporary midwifery practice. This much needed text provides detailed and comprehensive information which is reinforced by illustrations, vignettes and activities that engage the reader from the beginning. This is an excellent resource for students, practitioners and educators." Nicky Clark, Lead Midwife for Education, University of Hull, UK "This book covers many poignant examples of difficult and challenging communication that midwives face in everyday practice ... It covers both every day aspects of care such as facilitating choice and less common experiences like responding to domestic violence ... This book is unique and would be good bedtime reading for any midwife!" Tandy Deane-Grey, Senior Midwifery Lecturer, University of Hertfordshire, UK "This comprehensive and reader friendly text ... utilises a variety of strategies to aid understanding and application to practice. Each chapter has clear aims to address a challenging situation that readers will readily identify with and provides an excellent mix of vignettes, reflective activities, text and diagrams to support the development of knowledge and skills..." Heather Passmore, Senior Lecturer, UCS, UK This is the first book on communication skills to explore the more challenging contexts and circumstances that midwives encounter in practice. As these occur infrequently and often unexpectedly in the daily practice of many midwives, they may find it difficult to communicate effectively to alleviate the situation. Knowing what to say and how to say it is part of this dilemma. The book uses case vignettes, reflective questions, illustrations, tools and techniques to provide the evidence base needed to cope effectively in a range of situations by offering support to enhance your communication skills. Communication Skills for Midwives explores challenges relating to: Negotiating with others within inter-professional and inter-agency teams Working with minority groups Breaking significant news when labour threatens the life of a baby Telling parents that their baby has an abnormality Coping with loss and bereavement Addressing issues of domestic abuse Importantly the book provides information on how thoughts and feelings may be expressed both through body language and in words. Taking a practical and problem solving approach, the book will help you to enhance your learning and improve interaction with your colleagues, the women you care for and their families.

Author : Meriel Hutton
Publisher : Open University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0335237592

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"This book is suitable for those preparing for entry to healthcare programmes as well as those undertaking pre-registration programmes, post-registration courses and those just needing to make a ‘quick check’ whilst in practice. Clear step-by-step explanations are given to each of the exercises, demonstrating a variety of strategies to arrive at the same answer. Each chapter gives clear examples as to when the calculation would be used which helps the reader to link theory and practice." Nicci Whiteing, Lecturer in Adult Nursing, School of Community & Health Sciences, City University, London "Designed for use by students of all branches of nursing and midwifery, this book covers the calculations they need to know with remarkable clarity. Written to engage with students' learning in both theory and practice, it is ideal for all those entering the nursing or midwifery register." Philip Scullion, Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care, Coventry University "There are easy to understand worked examples in each section along with practice exercises. All of the practice questions have been put in the context of real life situation which makes them easier to understand. I would recommend this book to anyone undertaking a pre registration nursing or midwifery course, I found it extremely useful in helping me to prepare for my recent drug calculations exam." Nina Griffiths, Nursing Student, Swansea University Worried about your calculation skills? Looking for some help to make sure you are up to scratch? As a healthcare practitioner, you need to be confident that you can deal competently with any numerical situation you may come across. This handy book provides a guide to common numerical calculations found in healthcare practice and uses everyday examples to enable you to apply numerical principles correctly in your own practice. This user-friendly book is: Suitable for a wide variety of healthcare practitioners, including all nurses and midwives Full of authentic worked examples Features core clinical charts, prescription models, labels and diagrams Types of calculation covered include: Decimals Fractions Percentages and ratios Ratios and proportion The book shows you how to calculate doses correctly for tablets, capsules, fluids and injections. Meriel Hutton encourages you to find a method which suits you personally – with the emphasis always on patient safety. The increasing complexity of problems throughout the book builds as you progress, helping you calculate with confidence!

Author : Barber, Paul,Parkes, Joy,Blundell, Diane
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335243976

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Further Essentials Of Pharmacology For Nurses by Barber, Paul,Parkes, Joy,Blundell, Diane Pdf

This user-friendly guide follows on from the bestselling book Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses, and is written for pre-registration nursing students looking for an accessible guide to drug groups that goes beyond the essentials. It is simple and accessible and examines the next logical set of drug groups that nurses need to know.

Author : Paul Barber,Deborah Robertson
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780335261970

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EBOOK: Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses by Paul Barber,Deborah Robertson Pdf

This ideal starter text for student nurses makes pharmacology less intimidating by focusing on the knowledge needed at pre-registration level in order to practice as a newly qualified nurse. Noted for its clear layout and jargon-free language, this updated edition introduces pharmacology in a friendly, informative way. The book does not assume previous knowledge of pharmacology, or a level of confidence with maths and drugs calculations. This new edition has been carefully expanded to include a new chapter introducing drug calculations and measurements as well as more detail on drugs used in chronic conditions, as well as more on pharmacology for the older patient and for other specific groups such as children, pregnant women or those with minor illness. More case scenarios have been added to encourage nurses to apply knowledge to a range of different people with a range of needs. The book contains: 90 calculations and 100 multiple choice questions to help perfect your skills and assess learning Clinical tip boxes linking pharmacology to the role of the nurse 35 patient scenarios across a range of clinical settings References to key clinical tests and the latest NICE guidelinesThe book emphasises application of pharmacological principles to all areas of practice including drug action, interaction and side effects, and is useful to all students of pharmacology whether as part of a 3 year course, post-qualifying course, top-up course or standalone module. "This latest edition of a key textbook on pharmacology for nurses has moved forward from previous editions by becoming stronger by the inclusion of a greater scope of material so maintaining its place as an essential pharmacology book for current and forthcoming nursing students in all clinical practice fields to give them a strong evidence base for their studies and clinical practice. The addition of a chapter on drug calculations is an essential step forward in this edition for all students as this is a key component within all current nursing degree programmes. The continued use of case studies and clinical tips makes learning fun both as an individual but also in small learning groups of students. It follows a clear pathway for learning: it is easy to read, is clearly written and shows the importance of aspects of pharmacology within the work of a nurse. " Keith Booles, Senior Nurse Lecturer/Module Leader, Faculty of Health Sciences, Staffordshire University, UK "With the ever evolving role of nursing it is essential, for safe practice, that all nurses have knowledge of pharmacology. This latest edition of essentials of pharmacology for nurses offers just that. This is a well presented book with logical, thought out chapters that enable the reader to learn at their own pace. Although aimed at undergraduate nurses, I feel that this is a good base to build on pharmacology knowledge, not only for undergraduate nurses but also trained nurses." Sharon Riverol NHS West Cheshire CCG, UK

Author : Paul Barber,Deborah Robertson
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335245666

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Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses by Paul Barber,Deborah Robertson Pdf

This ideal starter text for student nurses aims to make pharmacology less intimidating and focuses on the knowledge needed at pre-registration level in order to practice as a newly qualified nurse, in a variety of different settings.

Author : Christina Roulston,Miriam Davies
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781529751765

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Medicines Management for Nursing Associates by Christina Roulston,Miriam Davies Pdf

The first medicines management textbook for trainee nursing associates! Effectively managing and administering medicines is a core responsibility for all Nursing Associates. To help you master these skills, this book covers everything you will need to know in medicines management, from understanding the fundamental legal and professional requirements, to developing essential drug calculations skills. By breaking down this often-overwhelming subject into manageable chunks, the book guides you through it all, step-by-step, with the help of insightful case studies and activities. Key features: Fully mapped to the new NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates (2018) Activities and other learning features help you get to grips with the key skills Wide-ranging case studies covering all fields and environments show how this knowledge applies to your practice. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Understanding Nursing Associate Practice series (UNAP) is a new collection of books uniquely designed to support trainee Nursing Associates throughout their training and into a professional career.

Author : Katherine Rogers,William Scott
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335243600

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EBOOK: Nurses! Test yourself in Essential Calculation Skills by Katherine Rogers,William Scott Pdf

"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!

Author : Claire Boyd
Publisher : Student Survival Skills
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1119856701

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Calculation Skills and Medicine Management Skillsfor Nurses by Claire Boyd Pdf

Author : Dan Butcher, Charlotte Maddison
Publisher : Clinical Pocket Reference
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781908725530

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Clinical Pocket Reference - Practical Medicines Management by Dan Butcher, Charlotte Maddison Pdf

Essential fully referenced guide to safe medicines administration when dealing with the adult patient, enabling the student and practitioner to make informed and evidence based decisions regarding medicine administration. Complements the guidance provided by the BNF and reflects latest thinking on medicines optimization. Assists communication and concordance between healthcare professional and patient. Explains drug calculations and invaluable for students revising for pre-registration medicines management assessment. Key Contents include Definitions and symbols - SI Units - pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics - Key principles by route of administration - Record keeping and what to look for in a prescription or prescription chart - Communication with the patient - Assessment for safe medicines management - Pain assessment and management - Tips for getting the most out of the BNF - Drug classes - Drug Calculations - Adverse drug reactions and incident reporting - Drug related emergencies - Index of drug names - Abbreviations

Author : Arija Parker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118488607

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Numeracy in Children's Nursing by Arija Parker Pdf

Numeracy in Children’s Nursing and Healthcare is a handy, practical book which highlights the importance of numbers, numeracy and calculations in children’s nursing practice, instilling nursing students and qualified nurses with confidence and competence when working with numbers and calculating drug doses. This accessible guide covers all aspects of numeracy from basic skills through to complex drug administration, and provides case studies throughout enabling the reader to apply the theory to practice. Each chapter adopts the same accessible and easy-to-follow format, featuring learning outcomes, a case scenario, key numeracy information, hints and tips, activities and exercises, and a glossary of terms.