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 I have just become aware of a University that allows all students to use a
calculator in the Nursing  calculations exams.  I have never come across this
before.


Sheila Watts

NNAC Assessor

ATOP Ltd




> On 10 November 2016 at 11:42 Delyth Morgan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>     Dear All,
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>     I have a query from a nursing student wanting to use a calculator during
> the Safe Medicate Exam (Drugs Calculations).  The student has a SpLD and will
> have 25% extra time.
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>     Our regulations state that a calculator is not to be used during this
> exam, however the student has said that other institutions allow this.
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>     I would be most grateful if you could let me know whether your institution
> does allow the use of a calculator during these exams, or if other
> provisions/adjustments are put in place.
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>     Thanks in advance,
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>     Delyth
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>     Delyth Morgan
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