NRN 93 - Calculations for Healthcare Providers

Institution:

Riverside City College

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Description:

Prerequisite: None. Review of basic arithmetic required to administer prescribed medications and fluids. Major emphasis on systems of drug measurement and dosage calculation using dimensional analysis. Administration of medications via different routes and to clients in all age groups. Computation of dosage problems encountered in actual nursing practice. Subsequent enrollment in additional semesters will offer the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development with the subject matter. Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing for continuing education units. Provider number 00100. May be taken a total of four times. 18 hours lecture.

Credits:

1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rcc.edu/riverside/

Phone Number:

(951) 222-8000 ext 8979

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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