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J Nurs Educ ; 44(7): 315-8, 2005 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16094790

ABSTRACT

Confidence and accuracy in medication calculation ability continue to be problematic among nursing students. This deficiency has been attributed to poor basic mathematical skills, inconsistent teaching methods, and inconsistent or incorrect use of multiple mathematical formulas. This article provides evidence of the value of dimensional analysis as an effective teaching strategy for calculating drug dosages.


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Data Interpretation, Statistical , Drug Therapy/nursing , Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate/methods , Mathematics , Pharmacology/education , Adult , Attitude of Health Personnel , Clinical Competence/standards , Drug Therapy/standards , Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate/standards , Female , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Health Services Needs and Demand , Humans , Male , Medication Errors/nursing , Medication Errors/prevention & control , Middle Aged , Nursing Education Research , Pilot Projects , Problem Solving , Self Efficacy , Students, Nursing/psychology , Teaching/methods , Teaching/standards
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