Using plain language and a sense of humor, this guide prepares students to enter a nursing program. Coverage progresses from basic arithmetic skills through decimals and other fractions, SI units, drug calculation, intravenous fluid and drug administration, and physiological measurements. A final chapter explains how to understand statistics and read research articles. Mathematical and nursing reference appendices are included. Other learning features are step-by-step examples, chapter exercises, key terms, and a glossary. Shihab is affiliated with the European Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, UK. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)