Making maths easy: Nursing calculations without the headache
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Stream Two - Plaza P1 & P2
| Thursday, March 26, 2026 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Plaza P1 & P2 |
Overview
Laura Jones
Speaker
Laura Jones
Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing
Making maths easy: Nursing calculations without the headache
Abstract
From drug dosages to fluid rates, accurate calculations are a daily part of veterinary nursing, but they’re also often a source of stress and error. This practical workshop-style session will take the fear out of medical maths by breaking down common calculations into simple, repeatable steps. With plenty of examples, shortcuts, and memory hacks, you’ll leave feeling more confident and ready to tackle those feeding plans, drip rates, CRI calculations, and drug dosages - leaving more time for you to focus on caring for your patients.
Learning Outcomes:
● Understand the key principles behind common veterinary nursing
calculations.
● Apply simple step-by-step methods to fluid therapy, drug dosing, and CRIs.
● Recognise common calculation pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Learning Outcomes:
● Understand the key principles behind common veterinary nursing
calculations.
● Apply simple step-by-step methods to fluid therapy, drug dosing, and CRIs.
● Recognise common calculation pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Biography
Laura started her nursing career in 2007 at a small GP clinic and became a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in 2010. Over the years, she gained experience in first-opinion, surgical referral, and emergency clinics. In 2015, she joined the internal medicine team at a new referral centre as deputy head medicine nurse. This role sparked her passion for internal medicine, and in 2019, she earned her Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) qualification in Small Animal Internal Medicine.
To share her knowledge, Laura created Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing, a platform offering CPD to registered and student nurses through a website, podcast, and social media. She also lectures internationally, has written for peer-reviewed journals, and launched the Medical Nursing Academy in 2023—a learning platform for nurses passionate about internal medicine.
Despite her many achievements, Laura continues to work as a practicing RVN, dedicated to providing excellent care for her patients and supporting fellow nurses.
