Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified Second Edition

<p><b><i>The fun fast and easy way to learn basic math skills and how to accurately calculate dosages</i></b></p><p>Calculating the correct dose to administer to the patient can be very challenging - unless you follow the proven approach taught in <i>Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified</i>. Topics are presented in the in the order in which many nurses and nursing students need to learn them - starting with the basics and then gradually moving on the techniques used in our nation's leading medical facilities. The 2nd Edition also includes 4 new chapters covering basic math skills essential for daily nursing practice including equations percentages proportions decimals and fractions.</p><p>Written by a graduate nurse and top instructor <i>Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified</i> consists of chapters that follow a time-tested formula that first explains techniques in an easy-to-understand style and then shows you how you can use it in a real-world healthcare environment. Hundreds of examples help you absorb the material and NCLEX®-style practice questions reinforce learning.</p><p>This self-teaching guide offers:</p><ul><li>Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter</li><li>Tips for avoiding common errors when using MAR charting systems</li><li>Details on IV therapy</li><li>Coverage of how to calculate a pediatric Heparin and Dopamine dose</li><li>Three final exams</li><li>Measurements in SI units</li><li>Details on tube feeding</li><li>Overview of basic math skills needed by nurses for daily practice</li></ul><p>Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for an advance student <i>Dosage Calculations and Basic Math for Nurses Demystified</i> is your key to learning these essential nursing skills.</p>