NURS 1003 - Drug Dosage Calculation

Institution:

Walters State Community College

Subject:

Description:

A course including systems of measurement, converting dosages among systems, and the calculation of drug dosages as part of the nursing responsibility of administering medications. Mathematical operations using fractions and decimals, calculation of oral and injectible doses of medicines, and calculation and regulation of intravenous fl ow rates are included. This course is specifi cally designed for prospective or enrolled nursing students who need more practice and instruction to master calculation skills than is provided in NURS 1130 Pharmacology. F, S

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ws.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 585-2600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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