DAY 5 of TNA STUDY DAY  –  Numeracy In Nursing.

Today been the 5th and final day of the study day, I was feeling confident, happy and so on.
We had reflection on the previous day’s work as usual in the morning. Having reflected on the week’s work, we were introduced to Numeracy.
I was nervous,  knowing well that Maths is not my thing, I immediately measured it out that I have problems with my maths. I was reassured.
We discussed the importance of maths  in the nursing field (health). That maths/numbers are used:
During drugs administration.( Tabs, IV, Syrup injections etc)
Measurement and accurately recording results.
Reading numerical information (blood pressure).
Writing report ( formal & informal)
Interpreting information given to you by patients.
For drugs calculations

We looked at the basic requirement of measurement,
by adding up -Input and output, by subtracting – you work out the balance,
by multiplying you work out how much to give and
by dividing the rate to give within a period of time.

We looked at conversion from microgram to milligram, to grams, to kilogram etc
Example: 1kilogram =1000grams
1gram  = 1000milligrams
1milligram = 1000micrograms.
We further on went to Stress Management and well being and we ended up with a meditation, which was quite helpful to end the preparation for study week.

KSBs  ADDRESSED.
K1: Understand the Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates, (NMC, 2028) and how to  fulfil all registration requirements.

K3: Understand the professional responsibility to adapt a healthy lifestyle to maintain the level of personal fitness and well-being required to meet peoples needs for mental and physical care.

S2: Keep complete,  clear, accurate and timely records.

S8: Recognise sign of vulnerability in self or colleagues and the action required to minimise risk to health.

S11: Report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes.

K9: Understand the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and the prevention of ill health when engaging with people.

K27: Understand the principles of safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with local and national policies.

K28: Understand the effects of medicines, allergies, drugs sensitivity, side effects, contraindications and adverse reactions.

K29: Understand the different ways by which  medicines can be prescribed.