Revision plan
Nursing numeracy revision plan: 7 days
A simple week-long plan covering every core topic, with links to tools and questions.
Short answer: A 7-day nursing numeracy revision plan: day 1 units, day 2 doses, day 3 liquids and injections, day 4 weight-based doses, day 5 infusion and drip rates, day 6 percentages and dilutions, day 7 a mixed timed set. Use the practice questions each day.
7-day plan
| Day | Focus | Practise with |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Units and conversions | Unit conversions |
| Day 2 | Tablets and doses | Dosage calculator |
| Day 3 | Liquids and injections | mg per ml |
| Day 4 | Dose by weight | mg/kg calculator |
| Day 5 | Infusion and drip rates | Infusion · drip rate |
| Day 6 | Percentages and dilutions | Percentages · dilution |
| Day 7 | Mixed timed set | Quiz · questions |
Worth knowing: If you have longer, repeat the plan and spend extra days on your weakest topic. The NMC requires 100% on the health numeracy assessment, so aim for accuracy.
Frequently asked questions
How long should I revise for the nursing numeracy exam?+
It varies from person to person. A week of daily practice is a good start, with longer if you struggle.
What should I revise first?+
Unit conversions and basic dose calculations, since everything else builds on them.
How many questions a day?+
Enough to practise each topic until you get them right. Quality matters more than quantity.
What if I keep making mistakes?+
Write down the mistake type, then do similar questions. Ask your tutor for help.
Follow the plan with Dos
Dos is a practice app for drug calculations. It has practice tests of ten questions, a built-in calculator next to each question, and statistics per topic.
