Nursing student math aptitude and success on a medication calculation assessment.
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The authors describe the relationship between nursing student math aptitude and success on a medication calculation assessment given during the second year of the nursing curriculum. The importance of understanding this relationship to nursing education is highlighted.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nurse educator
دوره 34 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009