Tackling number problems

Male nurse working out some numbers
Develop your maths skills with this step-by-step method to facing number challenges at work. Using the acronym ‘PEACE’, learn how to plan, estimate, approach, calculate and evaluate your answer.

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Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions. 

What will this resource give me?

  • what situations require you to plan the administration of medicines
  • work out what a sensible answer may be
  • consider what your approach will be
  • important things to remember when making a calculation.

Resource last reviewed

12 Feb 2024

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