why mathematics important to nursing?

Question

because in mathematical biology it says that it is a science utilizing mathematical models of biological phenomena for research.

Answer 1

Because, among other things, of all the mathematical measurements and calculations they have to use in practical nursing and in charting.

Answer 2

Did you answer your own question in the byline?

Obviously, you need math for hands-on parts of the job, like adjusting dosages to different body weights.

But the byline above suggests "mathematical models" which can be created to predict things based upon observation in research. They are used to determine if drugs or surgical procedures work and if they have any side effects. These models are built by collecting lots of data and using an statistical analysis, like regression, to construct a formula that predicts an outcome reliably. Once you build a model that works, you can use it to tell you how likely an certain outcome will be in future trials.

Answer 3

A lot of medication dosages are calculated on the patient's weight. In the ICU/CCU, a lot of IV infusions are calculated in micrograms per kilogram per minute. You have to be able to convert what you have on hand to what has been ordered for the patient. Math is very important with any drug calculations.

Answer 4

I don't understand all that phenomena stuff but u use math in nursing all the time. You may have to calculate calories for a diabetic's snack, calibrate instruments, height to weight ratio, drug dosages, much more.

Answer 5

So that you can calculate the right dosage of medications. Some meds are calculated by weight. So a 300 lb. person would need more than a 180 pound person, who would need more than a 100 pound person.

Answer 6

Nothing about math-bio. Primarily, it has to do with dosage administration. If you can't counter-compute body mass or weight versus the appropriate dosage, you fail to confirm or verify doctors' orders yet when the patient fails due to overdose, it is you as the nurse who is held primarily responsible.

Answer 7

you'd be wanting to make certain dosages in protecting with affected man or woman's bodyweight or the form of energy pt ought to eat to achieve or carry a particular weight. or what time to bypass domicile after your 10-hour shift

Answer 8

Hi,

Hope You and Family are fine.



Importance of Mathematics for a Future Career
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1. How important is mathematics as an entrance requirement to university programs?

Students who choose to ignore Mathematics, or not take it seriously in High School, forfeit many future career opportunities that they could have. They essentially turn their backs on more than half the job market (see the areas listed below). The vast majority of university degrees require Mathematics. The importance of Mathematics for potential future careers cannot be more emphasized.

For example, degrees in the following areas require good knowledge of Mathematics and Statistics:

the physical sciences (like Chemistry, Physics, Engineering),
the life and health sciences (like Biology, Psychology, Pharmacy, Nursing, Optometry), the social sciences (including nthropology, Communications, Economics, Linguistics, Education, eography)
the tech sciences (like Computer Science, Networking, Software development), Business and Commerce, Actuarial science (used by insurance companies) Medicine


2. That marks are important and have a strong bearing on, not only entrance to university, but also success upon their arrival in their first year.


Yes, students would be wise to enter university with a good background in Mathematics. Experience has shown that students who come to university with a poor grade in Math (or who choose to skip Math in high school) have a difficult time progressing in the disciplines they have chosen to major in. So we strongly recommend students take Mathematics seriously during their high school years and score at least a B to be able to do reasonably well in university Mathematics. This is in the student's best interest. Nevertheless, the Mathematics Department at UNBC offers MATH 115 for students who did not take MATH 12, to help such students bridge their transition to university life.


3. The challenges that face first year students. (Work load, Math topics covered, how students cope with the transition from high school.)

Indeed, there are cultural differences and challenges. In the university setting students are treated as adults who are responsible for their own welfare and course work. Normally, students take 5 courses per semester so as to complete the degree requirements in 4 years (which are normally 120 credits, though some degrees have more). However, help is available in terms of tutorials, support from the Learning Skills Center, office hours, and collaboration with fellow students. Our faculty have a proven record of being helpful and supportive of their students (something which we often hear rumored by our students).


4. The many uses of mathematics in the university setting.
The answer to question i) shows just how pervasive Mathematics is in the university and in the many other degrees that UNBC offers. Mathematics courses are required for students who want to major in the following areas: Business, Marketing, Finance, Commerce, Biology, Economics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Environmental Engineering, Forestry, Psychology, Nursing, Health and Human Sciences.


5. Your experiences with mathematics as it is used in a variety of career areas.


Every area of Mathematics has its own unique applications to the different career options. For example, Algebra is very important for computer science, cryptology, networking, study of symmetry in Chemistry and Physics. Calculus (including differential equations) is used in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering, the motion of water (hydrodynamics), rocket science, molecular structure, option price modeling in Business and Economics models, etc.


6. Any other motivational topic that will help students understand the competative nature of the working world and the importance of being successful in math.

Students are encouraged to give serious attention to their future. The career world is competitive. The competition and the opportunities in the career world become a serious problem for students if they do not do well in Mathematics, because then they are excluding themselves from the many career paths that need Mathematics. We therefore exhort all our high school students to take matters in their own hands, to study hard, achieve a level of excellence, and take such a fundamental discipline like Mathematics seriously if they think they may go into any of Physical, Social, Health Sciences, Business, Medicine, or related areas.



Hope this helps.

Take care,

Warm Regards,

Tanvir.

Answer 9

Are you trying to ask or answer?

This question already has some answers here ...

Answer 10

to evaluate patients pocket... how much they draw from it........