Library Guides: Veterinary Nursing Key Mathematical Concepts: Getting Started

Handy Tables

Metric system of measurement
Standard unit size variations

table of the metric system units and symbols

Brown, R 2012, Week 3 BVN111 Mathematical concepts, modified Meg Dietze, Theory notes, NMIT, Melbourne, VIC.

table: standard unit size variations

Brown, R 2012, Week 3 BVN111 Mathematical concepts, modified Meg Dietze, Theory notes, NMIT, Melbourne, VIC.

Books in the Library

Maths for nursing - books to borrow

Metric System - Text-based Tutorials With Quizzes

The Metric System: Metric and Scientific Notation
Metric System Measurements
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This lesson will introduce the metric system, and provide practice making measurements using the metric system

Online Tools

Everyday Math
Ask Library staff about free access to Lynda.com online videos. This videos covers:
•Understanding decimals and fractions
•Working with percentages and ratios
and more
WebMath
Type in a math problem, and WebMath will do its best to provide an instant worked solution.

Video - Converting Between Metric Units

This video provides several examples of converting between different metric units of measure.

Powerpoint Slides

These slides accompany book + cd-rom Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians by Janet Amundson
Romich (see Helpful Books box at left).

Slides 2-9 cover metric system and conversions.

Veterinary Nursing Key Mathematical Concepts: Getting Started