NURS 0199 - Nursing Dosage Calculations

2 Credit Hours
Pre/Corequisites: NURS 1920 and permission of the Department Chair.
Requirements: This course is required for nursing students who do not pass a Calculation of Dosages examination required for progression in the Nursing Program.

Description
This course utilizes critical thinking and pharmacological concepts to solve the many types of problems that may be encountered in the preparation of solutions and administration of medications. The course includes information that is essential to safe, accurate drug calculation in current clinical practice. Problems addressed will move from the simple to complex. With individualized instruction, students are encouraged to progress at their own rate and to master the skills involved in calculation of dosages.