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Developing numeracy in child branch students.
Mary Sandwell1, Pauline Carson
1Coventry University.
Paediatric Nursing
|December 1, 2005
Summary
Ensuring child-branch nursing students possess strong numeracy skills is crucial for safe medicine administration. This framework enhances mathematical competency, aiming for higher standards than the current 70% pass mark.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Pediatric Nursing
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Safe medicine administration is a critical aspect of nursing care.
- Professional misconduct frequently involves medication errors.
- Child-branch nurses require specific mathematical skills for pediatric patient safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a framework for improving numeracy skills in child-branch nursing students.
- To develop practical approaches for teaching clinical calculation skills.
- To establish a higher standard for numeracy competence in pediatric nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Developing a numeracy framework integrated into the child-branch curriculum.
- Implementing practical mathematical calculation training relevant to clinical practice.
- Establishing a benchmark for numeracy assessment in nursing education.
Main Results:
- The proposed framework aims to enhance students' ability to perform essential clinical calculations.
- A revised pass mark higher than 70% is suggested for child-branch nursing students.
- Early identification of mathematical aptitude and targeted support are key to student success.
Conclusions:
- A dedicated numeracy framework is essential for equipping child-branch nurses with safe medication administration skills.
- Educational institutions must prioritize and enhance mathematical competency in nursing curricula.
- Implementing robust assessment and support systems will ensure graduates meet high standards of clinical practice.