NUR 126 - Dosage Calculation

Institution:

Southern Maine Community College

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Description:

This course is designed for pre nursing students. It focuses on mathematical calculations used by nurses in the clinical setting. Students must possess basic math skills (knowledge of decimals, fractions, metric system, conversion between systems of measurement, ratio proportion, and ability to do basic algebraic equations) required for medication calculations. This course will emphasize safety and accuracy required for medication administration. It will include clinically based problems that provide students with the practice needed to master clinical calculations. Prerequisites: MAT 050

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smccME.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 741-5500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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