The 4 Cs: a model for teaching dosage calculation.
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.
Johnson
Susan A
SA
Department of Nursing, College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233-1672, USA. susan_johnson@mail.msj.edu
Johnson
Lawrence J
LJ
D002983:Clinical Competence; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010600:Pharmacology / Q000193:education*
D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations