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Nursing Calculations

  • 9th Edition - December 16, 2013
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: John D. Gatford, Nicole M. Phillips
  • Language: English

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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Description

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.

Key features

  • 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

Readership

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.

Table of contents

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

Product details

  • Edition: 9
  • Latest edition
  • Published: July 15, 2016
  • Language: English

About the authors

JG

John D. Gatford

Affiliations and expertise
Mathematics Tutor, Melbourne, Australia

NP

Nicole M. Phillips

Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Nursing and Head of School, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia