title: The 4 Cs: a model for teaching dosage calculation.
abstract: Performing dosage calculation can be viewed as the ability to perform the 4 Cs: compute, convert, conceptualize, and critically evaluate. Ability to perform the 4 Cs is dependent on a variety of student and program factors. A model for teaching dosage calculation, grounded in research on mathematical success, is presented. Strategies for teaching dosage calculation based on this model are discussed.
authors: Department of Nursing, College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233-1672, USA. susan_johnson@mail.msj.edu
authors: Susan A
authors: SA
authors: Johnson
authors: Lawrence J
authors: LJ
authors: Johnson
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010600:Pharmacology / Q000193:education*
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations