Nursing Calculations
- 9th Edition - May 18, 2016
- Authors: John D. Gatford, Nicole M. Phillips
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 6 3 3 5 - 0
This internationally renowned guide to basic arithmetic for nursing students has been completely revised and updated for a new generation of readers. Now entering its ninth ed… Read more
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This internationally renowned guide to basic arithmetic for nursing students has been completely revised and updated for a new generation of readers. Now entering its ninth edition, Nursing Calculations comes with a quick-reference card fits in the pocket to remind readers of essential formulae and AN ON-LINE PROGRAM TO ALLOW FURTHER SELF-TESTING VIA THE USE OF COMPUTERS AND MOBILE DEVICES.
- Over 200,000 copies sold since publication!
- Initial self-testing chapter allows readers to identify and address areas of difficulty before moving onto practical examples
- ‘Important Boxes’ highlight potential pitfalls for the reader
- Special section on paediatrics covers medication calculations relating to body weight and body surface area
- Contains glossary and useful abbreviations
- Brings together basic math skills and clinical examples to prepare readers for real life drug calculations
- Quick-reference card fits in the pocket and remind readers of essential formulae
Nursing Calculations will be perfect for all types of student nurses and midwives at different levels in a variety of courses, ‘Return to Practice’ students, student paramedics and anyone involved with medication administration in the healthcare setting.
Formulae used in this book
1 A review of relevant calculations
2 Dosages of oral medications
3 Dosages of medications for injection
4 Intravenous infusion
5 Paediatric dosages
6 Revision of nursing calculations
7 Answers
Index
- Edition: 9
- Published: May 18, 2016
- Language: English
JG
John D. Gatford
Affiliations and expertise
Mathematics Tutor, Melbourne, AustraliaNP
Nicole M. Phillips
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Nursing and Head of School, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia