Undergraduate nursing curricula: Numeracy and accreditation

BackgroundNumeracy skills are essential for patient safety; therefore, it is vital that registered nurses proficient in performing calculations, notably medication calculations. However, the literature indicates a large proportion of undergraduate nursing students and not competent numeracy. The manifestation numerical calculation errors thought to stem from failing comprehend key mathematical principles primary or secondary school, as well minimal admission requirements enter programs. Tertiary education providers teach assess numeracy within programs using diverse range pedagogical instructional approaches. These study underpinned by Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council standards, lead registration Australia. accreditation standards do incorporate numeracy, placing onus on tertiary design content assessment types, establish benchmark gauge competence student prior graduating.QuestionWhy does require graduates demonstrate proficiency, why there no recommendations Australia.MethodAn exploratory sequential mixed methods across 5 stages will be used.FindingsNo data has been collected date.DiscussionNo discussion written date.ConclusionTo contribute knowledge improve relation education, ultimately safety Registered Nurses when calculating medications practice.