Nursing Calculations : 9th Edition

Nursing Calculations : 9th Edition
ISBN: 9780702062315
Publication Date: 9 August 2016

This internationally renowned guide to basic arithmetic for nursing students has been completely revised and updated for a new generation of readers. Now entering its ninth edition, Nursing Calculations comes with a quick-reference card fits in the pocket to remind readers of essential formulae and an online program to allow further self-testing via the use of computers and mobile devices.

Key Features

• Over 200,000 copies sold since publication!
• Initial self-testing chapter allows readers to identify and address areas of difficulty before moving onto practical examples
• 'Important Boxes' highlight potential pitfalls for the reader
• Special section on paediatrics covers medication calculations relating to body weight and body surface area
• Contains glossary and useful abbreviations
• Brings together basic math skills and clinical examples to prepare readers for real life drug calculations
• Quick-reference card fits in the pocket and remind readers of essential formulae

New to this Edition- Questions have been revised and updated when necessary to reflect current practice

• New material includes the use of medication charts in questions that involve medication labels
• Additional worked examples facilitate understanding of the 24-hour clock
• Contains a new revision chapter to help consolidate learning
• Now comes with an online program to allow further self-testing via the use of mobile devices!