{"product_id":"numeracy-and-clinical-calculations-for-nurses-second-edition","title":"Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses, second edition","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNumeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e is a user-friendly introduction for student nurses that guides you from the basics to the core calculations required in a healthcare setting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTo qualify as a registered nurse you will need to demonstrate proficiency and accuracy when calculating dosages of prescribed medicines. The second edition of \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e features even more worked examples and practice tests, all designed to increase your confidence and competence in calculating drug dosages and performing other important clinical calculations - a critical issue in improving patient safety.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiagnostic test\u003c\/b\u003e to assess your existing skills and knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack to basics chapter uses a \u003cb\u003estep-by-step approach\u003c\/b\u003e to ensure understanding - tested by nursing lecturers and their students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-assessment tests throughout each chapter enable you to \u003cb\u003emonitor your progress.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive worked examples use authentic scenarios to \u003cb\u003eset learning in context.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummary tests provide \u003cb\u003epractice for numeracy exams.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers \u003cb\u003edrug dosages and other clinical calculations\u003c\/b\u003e such as pressure ulcer risk assessment tools, National Early Warning Score, hydration and fluid balance, Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool, BMI and ideal body weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnswers\u003c\/b\u003e provided for all tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe book also features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eError alerts\u003c\/b\u003e pointing out common errors and why they are sometimes made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSense\u003c\/b\u003e checks to help you avoid fundamental errors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTips\u003c\/b\u003e to help with calculations and relate them to clinical practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAppendices\u003c\/b\u003e covering safe administration of medicine, routes of administration, medication administration records, drug glossary, a handy multiplication grid and simple conversion tables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is required reading:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore the numeracy test at your student nurse interview.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring your university course as you prepare for further numeracy exams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn practice as you get to grips with drug doses, BMI, drip rates, fluid balance, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 200 pages | Published June 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARDNERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63968294076765,"sku":"9781908625793","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/9781908625793.jpg?v=1774359870","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/numeracy-and-clinical-calculations-for-nurses-second-edition","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}