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School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin: 8 th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference
Transforming Healthcare Through Research, Education & Technology: 7 th – 9 th November 2007
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Results
The results are based upon the pilot on a full cohort of first year
nursing students (n=411).
Overall Passed n= 377 (91.7%) Failed n= 34
(8.2%)
1 st Attempt n=180 (43.7%)
2 nd Attempt n= 79 (19.2%)
Breakdown in
cohorts
Accelerated
programme
(total N=65)
Degree
Programme
(total N=
113)
Diploma
Programme
(total N=
233)
Adult
nursing
passed
n=37
(94.8%)
failed n= 2
(5.1%)
passed n=
76 (95%)
failed n= 4
(5%)
passed
n=149
(87.6%)
failed n=
21
(12.3%)
3 rd Attempt n=27 (6.5%)
Mental
Health
Nursing
passed n=21
(95.4%)
failed n= 1
(4.5%)
passed n=17
(94.4%)
failed n=1
(5.5%)
passed n=
39 (95.1%)
failed n= 2
(4.8%)
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Child health
nursing
passed n= 4
(100%)
passed n=14
(93.3%)
failed n= 1
(6.7%)
passed n=20
(91%)
failed n= 2(9%)
Findings
As this in only the pilot, the above table shows the initial raw data
that has been analysed crudely. The second stage will involve
manipulation at a greater depth in order to draw themes from the
performance of the individual student on each calculation.
Recommendations
It is not possible to determine the outcomes in relation to nursing
practice at this early stage. However, over the next two years
further data will be collected and analysed. Perhaps this will
provide some insight in relation to academic and clinical
performance. In addition, the data may show some correlation to
interviewing and selection criteria which also includes a maths test.
The pilot is currently being developed for year two and year three.
Conclusions
Calculations for Nursing is a fundamental aspect of nursing
education. The aim is to encourage safe practice, diminish error