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Do school qualifications predict competence in nursing calculations?

B M Hutton1

  • 1Faculty of Health and Community Care, University of Central England, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK.

Nurse Education Today
|April 7, 1998
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Student nurses' prior math qualifications may not predict their ability in nursing calculations. Entry tests might unfairly exclude capable candidates, suggesting curriculum-based support is crucial for nursing numeracy skills.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Mathematics Assessment
  • Healthcare Professional Training

Background:

  • Assessing mathematical competence is vital for nursing practice.
  • Traditional entry qualifications may not accurately reflect nursing calculation abilities.
  • Project 2000 aimed to standardize nursing education in England.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if mathematics entry characteristics predict nursing calculation competence.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of existing entry qualifications for nursing students.
  • To identify potential biases in nursing selection procedures regarding mathematical skills.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of diagnostic mathematics test results for Project 2000 student nurses.
  • Correlation of test performance with students' prior mathematics qualifications (e.g., GCSE).

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  • Evaluation of entry criteria against demonstrated calculation skills.

    • Main Results:

    • Paper qualifications in mathematics, below GCSE grade C or equivalent, are unreliable predictors of nursing calculation performance.
    • Students with lower formal math qualifications may still possess the necessary skills for nursing calculations.
    • Current selection methods may inadvertently exclude suitable nursing candidates.

    Conclusions:

    • Relying solely on traditional math qualifications for nursing entry is not recommended.
    • Nursing curricula should incorporate opportunities to develop confidence and competence in nursing calculations.
    • Selection processes for nursing training may need re-evaluation to ensure inclusivity and accurate skill assessment.