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"My math and me": Nursing students' previous experiences in learning mathematics
1Betanien University College, Vestlundveien 19, 5145 Fyllingsdalen, Norway.
Nurse Education in Practice
|June 15, 2015
Summary
Nursing students
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Mathematics Education
Background:
- Mathematics is crucial for nursing, particularly for drug calculations.
- Previous educational experiences significantly shape students' current abilities and confidence in mathematics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nursing students' past experiences with learning mathematics.
- To understand how these experiences influence their preparedness for nursing-specific mathematical tasks.
Main Methods:
- Thematic analysis of 11 narratives from nursing students.
- Qualitative examination of personal accounts of mathematics learning.
Main Results:
- Many students had positive early math experiences but faced challenges during secondary school transitions.
- Factors influencing negative shifts included increased subject difficulty, teacher instability, and challenging classroom environments.
- Positive changes were often linked to influential mathematics teachers.
Conclusions:
- Past mathematics learning experiences, both positive and negative, impact nursing students' confidence and competence in areas like drug calculation.
- Educational interventions should consider students' prior mathematical journeys to support success in nursing curricula.
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