The purpose of this (2) hour course is to provide information about basic facts and principles of calculations related to conversions between different measurement systems, and calculations of drug dosages.

By the end of this course, you will have the skills to:

✔️ Identify reasons why nurses need to maintain competency in performing selected calculations, even though technology and pharmacy support relieves nurses of performing calculations in many situations.

✔️ Describe selected basic concepts, facts, and principles of algebra and mathematics.

✔️ Perform calculations correctly using: Formula (where applicable) and Ratio and proportion.

✔️ Identify advantages and disadvantages of the different calculation methods: Formula (where applicable) and Ratio and proportion.

✔️ Convert correctly between selected units of measure: Within the metric system, Between United States customary measures and the metric system, Between selected cooking measures and the metric system, Between Celsius (centigrade) and Fahrenheit temperature scales.

✔️ Calculate drug dosages correctly, finding correct dosages and correct amounts to administer given prescriber orders, selected patient parameters, and concentrations and amounts on hand.