Kerri Wright1. 1. University of Greenwich, London. k.wright@greenwich.ac.uk
Abstract
AIM: To examine the drug calculation skills of nursing students. METHOD: A mathematics test and a structured questionnaire were used to determine level of skill and perceptions related to mathematics. RESULTS: The test revealed difficulties in multiplying fractions and interpreting information, and the questionnaire showed that drug calculation skills were related to education level, confidence and enjoyment of maths at school. CONCLUSION: Nursing students should be given opportunities to improve their maths skills alongside developing their knowledge of drug calculations in clinical practice.
AIM: To examine the drug calculation skills of nursing students. METHOD: A mathematics test and a structured questionnaire were used to determine level of skill and perceptions related to mathematics. RESULTS: The test revealed difficulties in multiplying fractions and interpreting information, and the questionnaire showed that drug calculation skills were related to education level, confidence and enjoyment of maths at school. CONCLUSION: Nursing students should be given opportunities to improve their maths skills alongside developing their knowledge of drug calculations in clinical practice.
Authors: Virpi Sulosaari; Risto Huupponen; Maija Hupli; Pauli Puukka; Kirsti Torniainen; Helena Leino-Kilpi Journal: BMC Med Educ Date: 2015-12-18 Impact factor: 2.463