Nursing

Nursing Numeracy Resources

The following resources may be helpful in your study of numeracy related to nursing.

BBC Skillwise Fractions offers an introduction to fractions and self tests to check your understanding.
MathsCentre Fractions: Basic Ideas covers the basic concepts of fractions. A video is also available.
MathsCentre Fractions: Multiplying and Dividing is a guide to the processes for multiplying and dividing fractions. A video of the material is also available.
BBC Skillswise Decimals offers an introduction to the decimal system and some self tests so that you can check your understanding of the material.
MathsCentre Decimals is a booklet which explains the decimal system, how it relates to fractions and the processes needed to multiply and divide decimals by powers of 10. There is also a video covering the same material.

Unit Conversion in the Metric System is a video which covers the concept of the metric system.
Reading Scales and Reading Scales Part 2 cover reading of medical scales including syringes.

Tablet Dosage Calculations provides examples of the calculations required for this skill.
Calculating tablet doses from Flinders University gives step by step examples of the process.
Drug Calculations for Health Professionals from testandcalc.com includes quizzes and help for this skill (also practice for metric conversions)
MatheCentre Nursing Medication Calculation Formulae is a handy summary of several of the skills needed for drug calculations.