RNUR 2113 - Math for Nursing

Institution:

Arkansas State University-Three Rivers (formerly College of the Ouachitas)

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Description:

This course is directed to students who need to increase their performance level with mathematics for nursing purposes. The course makes a natural progression of basic to more complex information. Included in the course is a mathematics diagnostic evaluation, a mathematics review, essential information that is the foundation for accurate dosage calculations, safe medication administration, including medicine orders, labels, and equipment, introduction of the three systems of measurement (metric, apothecary, and household), conversion from one system of measurement to another, how to recognize and select appropriate equipment for the administration of medications based on the drug, dosage, and method of administration, common abbreviations used in health care, computerized medication administration, risks and responsibilities of medication administration ratio-proportion and dimensional analysis method of drug calculation and calculation of pediatric and adult dosages and concentrates on the body weight method. Prerequisite: Basic Algebra (MATH1013) with a grade of "C" or better or required placement score.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.asutr.edu/

Phone Number:

(501) 337-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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