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G Hek

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |February 1, 1994
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    Accurate nurse calculations are crucial. A working group surveyed colleges and piloted a new test to assess and improve student nurses

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Healthcare Professional Skills
    • Clinical Mathematics

    Background:

    • Accurate drug dosage calculation is a critical nursing competency.
    • Recent studies indicate potential deficits in nurses' mathematical abilities.
    • Nurse educators frequently dedicate time to remedial mathematics instruction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey current practices in calculation testing for student nurses across colleges.
    • To investigate methods used for assessing nursing students' calculation skills.
    • To develop a pilot calculation test for selecting students entering pre-registration nursing courses.

    Main Methods:

    • A working group was formed to conduct a survey of nursing colleges.
    • The survey examined existing calculation testing procedures for student nurses.
    • A pilot study was undertaken to create a new selection test.

    Main Results:

    • Evidence suggests a need for improved mathematical skills among nurses.
    • Current calculation testing methods vary across educational institutions.
    • A pilot test was developed for the selection of student nurses.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardized calculation assessment is important for student nurse selection.
    • Further development and validation of calculation tests are warranted.
    • Enhancing mathematical proficiency is essential for safe nursing practice.

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