Description
Medication errors are one of the leading causes of patient harm in healthcare. And the first line of defence is a nurse who can calculate dosages accurately, confidently, and without hesitation. Math for Nurses: A Pocket Guide to Dosage Calculation and Drug Preparation, 8th Edition by Mary Jo Boyer — published by Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins — is the most concise, practical, and trusted resource for developing and maintaining that critical clinical skill.
Whether you are a student nurse preparing for your NCK licensing examination, a registered nurse refreshing your clinical mathematics, or a nursing educator building your students’ competency — this book delivers everything you need in a clear, step-by-step format that builds confidence from the very first chapter.
What This Book Covers:
Arithmetic Review & Foundations:
- Fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios — the mathematical building blocks every nurse must master
- Roman numerals and apothecary measurements still used in clinical settings
- Proportions and ratio-proportion method for drug calculations
- How to avoid the most common arithmetic errors in clinical practice
Systems of Measurement:
- The metric system — the primary system of drug measurement in Kenyan and international clinical practice
- Household and apothecary systems — conversions and clinical applications
- Temperature conversions — Celsius and Fahrenheit in clinical contexts
Oral Medication Calculations:
- Calculating doses for tablets, capsules, and oral liquids
- Scored tablets — when and how to divide doses safely
- Oral liquid preparations — calculating volumes for accurate dosing
Parenteral Medication Calculations:
- Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections — dose and volume calculations
- Intravenous medications — calculating rates, doses, and infusion times
- Reconstitution of powdered medications — step-by-step preparation guidance
- Insulin calculations — units, syringes, and sliding scale management
Intravenous Flow Rate Calculations:
- Manual drip rate calculations — drops per minute
- Electronic infusion pump programming — mL per hour
- Time and volume calculations for IV therapy
- Paediatric IV calculations — weight-based dosing for children
Specialised Calculations:
- Paediatric dosing — weight-based and BSA calculations for safe practice
- Critical care calculations — high-alert medications and titration
- Heparin and anticoagulant calculations
- Chemotherapy and oncology dosing principles
Features of This Edition:
- Compact pocket-guide format — designed for quick reference at the bedside and in clinical practice
- Hundreds of practice problems with full worked solutions
- Clinical alerts highlighting the most common and dangerous calculation errors
- Real-world clinical scenarios connecting calculations to patient care
- Self-assessment quizzes at the end of every chapter
- Clear, step-by-step problem-solving methodology that works for every calculation type
Who This Book Is For:
- Diploma and degree nursing students at Kenyan nursing schools and universities preparing for NCK examinations
- Registered nurses refreshing or strengthening their dosage calculation competency
- Nursing tutors and lecturers teaching pharmacology and clinical mathematics
- Clinical officers and healthcare workers involved in medication administration
- Nurses preparing for NCLEX, UK NMC registration, or international nursing licensure
- Any healthcare professional who administers medications and wants absolute confidence in their calculations
Why Kenyan Nursing Students Are Buying This Book: Dosage calculation is tested in the NCK licensing examination and assessed in every clinical placement — yet many Kenyan nursing students struggle with medication mathematics because accessible, affordable resources are scarce. Math for Nurses 8th Edition fills that gap completely. At Ksh 100, it puts the most trusted clinical calculation guide in the world directly into the hands of every Kenyan nursing student — instantly, affordably, and without the need for an imported textbook that costs thousands of shillings.
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Book Details:
- 📖 Author: Mary Jo Boyer
- 📄 Format: PDF eBook (instant download via WhatsApp or email)
- 🏥 Publisher: Wolters Kluwer / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- 📚 Edition: 8th Edition
- 💰 Price: Ksh 300 only
- 🚀 Delivery: Instant after M-Pesa payment confirmation
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