NU-222 Math Skills for Nursing III

Course Description: 

This is an elective course for Level II nursing majors that provides supplemental practice with the dosage calculation skills for NU 225.

This course also meets PLO #(s) 1-7 of  PN/RN/ASN program.

Prerequisite Courses:  Corequisite: NU 225

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs): 

The student will be able to:

• Model personal and professional actions based on self-reflection, core nursing values, and lifelong growth integrating new knowledge, ethical principles, and legal standards for safe, quality nursing practice.
• Incorporate nursing knowledge to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate care within the context of the interprofessional health team.
• Make evidence-based nursing judgments in the delivery of safe, holistic nursing care.
• Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry to manage and improve the quality of care and outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
• Practice relationship-centered communication and incorporate health technology as a member of the interprofessional team.
• Advocate for a caring, culturally safe, and flourishing environment that reflects the values and needs of Micronesian families and communities.
• Practice and contribute to the primary care and public health care systems in Micronesia to promote family and community wellness.

B.  STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs)- GENERAL: 
The student will be able to:

1. Perform complex mathematical computations essential for calculating drug dosage in NU 225
2. Determine common mathematical procedural errors that contribute to medication errors.
3. Demonstrate interpretation of complex medication orders accurately.
4. Utilize a consistent calculation procedure for dosage problems introduced in NU 225.
5. Apply communication strategies to prevent and minimize sentinel events with complex dosage calculations.
6. Refine one’s learning plan to improve knowledge and skills in complex dosage and calculation and administration of medications.

I = introduced
D = Demonstrated
M = Mastered

C.  STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs)-SPECIFIC: 
The student will be able to:

General SLO 1. Perform complex mathematical computations essential for calculating drug dosages in NU 225.

General SLO 2. Determine common mathematical procedural errors that contribute to medication errors.

General SLO 3. Demonstrate interpretation of complex medication orders accurately.

General SLO. 4. Utilize a consistent calculation procedure for dosage problems introduced in NU 225.

General SLO 5. Apply communication strategies to prevent and minimize sentinel events with complex dosage calculations.

General SLO 6. Refine one’s learning plan to improve knowledge and skills in complex dosage calculations and administration of medications.

D.  COURSE CONTENT
1.   IV solutions and drug compatibility
2.   Body Surface Area (BSA) calculations
3.   Advanced pediatric calculations
4.   Create own plan for learning needs

E.  METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
1.  Mini-lecture.
2.  Computer assisted learning activities
3.  Online activities.
4.  Interactive group activities.
5.  Independent learning activities.

F.  REQUIRED TEXT(S) AND COURSE MATERIALS
Class handouts.

G.  REFERENCE MATERIALS
Bucholz, S. (2012 ).  Henke’s med-math dosage calculation, preparation and Administration (7th ed). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (or most recent edition)

Karch, A. (2011).  Focus on nursing pharmacology (5th ed.).  Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (or most recent edition)

H.  INSTRUCTIONAL COSTS
None

I.   EVALUATION
None

J.   CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
None