Abstract
In this paper we present work in progress on the assessment of numeracy
for nursing in two interdisciplinary projects. The background to these
studies is that despite widespread recognition that numeracy is a key
competence for safe and effective professional practice in nursing, and
research studies in various countries which reveal a lack of proficiency
within both the student population and amongst registered nurses, there is
no international consensus on the nature and scope of numeracy for
nursing. The studies are: 'Medication dosage calculation: a benchmark
assessment for nursing' and 'Numeracy for nursing'. The first study aims
to create a national benchmark for numeracy for nursing in Scotland
against which numeracy for nursing may be assessed, initially at point of
registration but potentially thereafter at other stages of nurse preparation
and in practice. The second study is an exploratory investigation of
aspects of teaching, learning and assessment of numeracy for nursing in
the undergraduate/Diploma Nursing programme in a large School of
Nursing in England.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Unpublished - 2009 |
| Event | Third International Clinical Skills Conference - Prato, Italy Duration: 1 Jul 2009 → … |
Conference
| Conference | Third International Clinical Skills Conference |
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| City | Prato, Italy |
| Period | 1/07/09 → … |
Keywords
- HE
- curriculum
- assessment
- numeracy
- nursing