Publications by authors named "Jen Austerberry"
Article Synopsis
- Effective mathematical skills are essential for nursing practice and patient safety, prompting exploration of factors that cause anxiety among nursing students related to math in their education.
- A mixed methods study involved an online survey and focus group interviews with nursing students at an Australian university, revealing that around three-quarters of participants experienced some level of math-related anxiety, often stemming from negative past experiences and fears of making errors.
- Findings indicate the need for diverse teaching strategies and possibly incorporating specialist educators to address the challenges of math anxiety in nursing education, ultimately enhancing student confidence and competency.
Objectives: To examine the influence of an intensive clinical skill bootcamp on students' perceptions to provide care in acute situations.
Setting: Evidence indicates that the recognition and response to patient change can be a challenge in nursing practice and especially so for undergraduate students (Goldsworthy et al., 2022).
Background: Mathematics proficiency is a key element in accurate medication calculation and patient safety. Education providers play an important role in preparing students for safe medication administration. However, the presence of mathematics anxiety in students may impact on relevant mathematics mastery.
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