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Type in the content of your page here. Drug Calculations for Nursing Students Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to: 1) Identify commonly used metric system abbreviations 2) Define key terms relevant to drug dosage calculations 3) Perform conversions of units of measure within the metric system 4) Perform drug calculations relevant to tablet dosage, fluid dosage and IV rate 5) Identify areas of drug calculations that learner needs further study in order to accurately complete drug calculations

At the end of the lesson, learners will complete an evaluation of instructor as well as the listed tests.

http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=81141… The site provides a tutorial for nursing students on basic drug calculations http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=348063… This learning resource provides an overview of drug calculation methods for 1) nonparenteral medication, 2) parenteral medications, 3) intravenous medications, and 4) pediatric calculations. It has 11 interactive practice problems with feedback for right and wrong answers. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=348071… Drug dosage calculations is 10-page tutorial that reviews the rationale for drug calculations, and metric system abbreviations and conversion factors. It includes 4-sets of questions and answers. This resource was developed by faculty at the University of Nottingham School of Nursing. |jdbcin20jnh||ssJN "Journal of Nursing Education"||sljh','');|Journal of Nursing Education (J NURS EDUC), 1996 Jan; 35(1): 37-9 (21 ref) URL: www.cinahl.com/cgi-bin/refsvc?jid=227&accno=1996007934 Accurate mathematical //**calculations**// are a critical skill that nurses must demonstrate in order to safely administer medications. This study was designed to investigate differences in mathematical calculation ability and mathematical anxiety for a group of baccalaureate nursing students (n=56) and a group of undergraduate students majoring in fields other than nursing (n=56). Results showed the nursing students had significantly lower mathematical skills test performance than the non-nursing students. No group differences were found for mathematical anxiety. These results are consistent with previous findings that indicate that nursing students are seriously deficient in mathematical skills. The greater deficiency in mathematical skills performance noted in the nursing group indicates that nursing education must consider more selective admission requirements related to mathematics. Mathematical calculation skills must be evaluated early in the program of study and educational opportunities to increase mathematical proficiency must be planned throughout the nursing program.

Barriers to accurate drug calculations. |jdbcin20jnh||ssJN "Nursing Standard"||sljh','');|Nursing Standard (NURS STAND), 2006 Mar 22-28; 20(28): 41-5 (19 ref) :URL: www.cinahl.com/cgi-bin/refsvc?jid=530&accno=2009149602 AIM: To examine the //**drug**// calculation skills of //**nursing**// students. METHOD: A mathematics test and a structured questionnaire were used to determine level of skill and perceptions related to mathematics. RESULTS: The test revealed difficulties in multiplying fractions and interpreting information, and the questionnaire showed that //**drug**// calculation skills were related to education level, confidence and enjoyment of maths at school. CCONCLUSION: //**Nursing**// students should be given opportunities to improve their maths skills alongside developing their knowledge of //**drug**// //**calculations**// in clinical practice.

Drug calculations part 1: a critique of the formula used by nurses. |jdbcin20jnh||ssJN "Nursing Standard"||sljh','');|Nursing Standard (NURS STAND), 2008 May 14-20; 22(36): 40-2 (17 ref) URL: www.cinahl.com/cgi-bin/refsvc?jid=530&accno=2009932137 The role of mathematics is integral to nursing practice, and careful and accurate calculations are important to help prevent medication errors. This two-part article examines different methods for solving drug calculation problems. The first part critiques the commonly taught nursing drug calculation formula. Part 2, to be published next week, explores a range of other methods that are used in practice to calculate drug dosages. =http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= AnKoYnVt3Us Kaplan's Math For Nurses (www.gwhizmobile.com)= = = =http://docushare.harford.edu/dsweb/Services/Document-238124= [|DRUG CALCULATION PRESENTATION.ppt]