Clinical Nursing Calculations drives comprehension through various strategies that meet the learning needs of students while also generating enthusiasm about the topic. This interactive approach addresses different learning styles, making this the ideal text to ensure mastery of key concepts. The pedagogical aids that appear include the following:
A screenshot and descriptions of the Case Consideration and The CASE Approach features of the book, Chapter Outline, Learning Outcomes, and Key Terms features of the book
Text in the description for Case Consideration reads, As you begin each chapter, read and analyze real-life situations in clinical calculations. Then use your critical thinking skills to answer questions. Text in the description for the CASE Approach reads, This step-by-step method of performing dosage calculations is applied to every dosage calculation. CASE is an acronym for Convert, Approximate, Solve, Evaluate. Text in the description for Chapter Outline reads, Each chapter begins with a brief but clear outline to give students and instructors a preview of the content that will be covered. Text in the description for Learning Outcomes reads, Learning Outcomes provide instructors and students with a snapshot of the key information they will encounter in each chapter and serve as a checklist to help guide and focus study. Learning outcomes are applied to all test questions, homework exercises, and presentation slides. Text in the description for Key Terms reads, Found in a list at the beginning of each chapter, these terms will create an expanded vocabulary. To facilitate location of key terms within each chapter, page numbers are included next to each term.
A screenshot and descriptions of the Three Methods of Calculation and Learning activity features of the book, Case Closure feature of the book.
Text in the description for Three Methods of Calculation reads, Ratio-Proportion, Formula Method, and Dimensional Analysis are all introduced, demonstrating the distinct advantage of each approach. The three methods are presented side-by-side in a tabled format for every dosage calculation. Text in the description for Learning Activity reads, Practice what you learn as you read through the text. Text in the description for Case Closure reads, As you finish the chapter, the Case Closure uses information learned in the chapter to wrap up the case from the beginning of the chapter.
A screenshot and descriptions of the Warning feature of the book. Illuminations: Clinical Judgment Queries feature of the book. Answer Key and Homework features of the book.
Text in the description for Warning reads, These notes caution the student about common pitfalls and errors to be aware of in nursing practice. Text in the description for Illuminations: Clinical Judgment Queries reads, Each chapter contains 10 N C L E X-style questions, National Council Licensing Exam question types, including N G N, N C L E X Next Generation, question types.