The following resources are available in Trident Technical College’s Library System to assist in the course AHS 126.
Electronic Books
The following electronic books are available through TTC’s Electronic library (netLibrary). Therefore the entire book is online and available for online checkout. These titles will help with the math skills needed for this course. To access netLibrary click the online databases link from the library’s webpage.(NOTE: You will need a TTC ID card to access the databases from off campus). For help in accessing and reading electronic books online click here.
Everyday Math for the Numerically Challenged – By Audrey Carlan
Includes chapters on ratios and proportions with good explanations, examples and practice exercises.
Practical Math Success in 20 Minutes a Day – New York Learning Express
Includes various math lessons, practice exercises, etc. Also includes helpful strategies to use when
taking tests involving math.
All the Math You’ll Ever Need : A Self-teaching Guide – by Stephen L. Slavin
Very good coverage of all basic math skills including: multiplication, division, discussed and
practiced.
Internet Resources
There are numerous websites on the topics of Basic Math Skills, Ratio & Proportion, Dosage Calculations, etc. Many sites have tutorials, practice exercises, and answers. A few samples of websites are listed below. For additional sites use a search engine liked Google.com (Advanced Search) with specific keywords. Remember to do some form of website evaluation before you decide it is a good one to use. For help on evaluating websites click here.
Basic Math Skills
http://www.aaamath.com/
Various categories in Basic Math Skills provided. Review of steps, interactive practice exercises (answers provided with a click) and an interactive "game" for more practice are also available. Categories include Decimals, Ratios, Percent, Addition, Division and others.
http://www.math.com/students/practice.html
Good review. Examples explained in detailed. Practice exercises (workout) also provided.
Ratio & Proportion
http://alpha.delta.edu/tlc/TLCStudySupport/mathforscience/NursingMath/RatioandProportion/ratioandproportion.html ( great ratio and proportion site)
http://www.mathleague.com/help/ratio/ratio.htm (explanation of ratio and proportion)
IV Problems
http://home.sc.rr.com/nurdosagecal/ (good overall site with quizzes)
Dosage Calculations for Nurses
NOTE: Internet sites change constantly. If you find any of the above sites no longer functioning, please contact your instructor or the reference librarian @ the Main campus library. The link will then be removed.
More Resources
The Research link from the library’s web page provides resources such as an APA citation guide, web site evaluation guide, and statistical information. You will also find specific course resource pages and subject guides.
A good source for writing help is The Owl at Purdue, Purdue University’s Writing Center. This site walks you through the complete writing process.
Please remember that the LRC faculty and staff are here to assist you with your information needs. Feel free to contact us by clicking the “Contact Us” link at the top of any library page and choosing the contact method you wish. You may also call the reference desk directly at 574-6096
