MTH 1213 - Math for Nurses

Institution:

Black River Technical College

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Description:

Prerequisite: Each student must meet the criteria under either (a) or (b) as follows: (a) Score 21 or above on the mathematics section of the ACT, or score 42-55 on the ASSET Intermediate Algebra test; or (b) the student must have earned a grade of "C" or higher in MATH 0033 Intermediate Algebra. Course provides instruction in dosage calculation using ratio to proportion as well as other means of calculation related to medication. Topics include: interpretation of drug lables, syringe types, conversions, Roman numerals, reconstitution and apothecaries, mixing medications, IV flow rates, drip rates, interpretation of physician orders and transcribing to Medication Administration Records (MARs), dispensing, and proper documentation of medications as well as the Six Rights of Medication Administration and military time.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.blackrivertech.edu

Phone Number:

(870) 248-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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