title: Problem solved: dosage calculation in a nursing program.
abstract: Patient safety, including the safe administration of medications, is an essential component of nursing practice. However, helping students calculate medication dosages has continually challenged faculty members and students. The authors describe a comprehensive approach to teaching and evaluating dosage calculation. Common barriers to helping students master necessary math skills required for accuracy are addressed.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA. nancy.jackson@liu.edu
authors.forename: Nancy V
authors.initials: NV
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.forename: James J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: De Carlo
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003625:Data Collection; D054796:Drug Dosage Calculations; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / Q000451:nursing*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D004522:Educational Status; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008433:Mathematics; D005791:Patient Care / Q000379:methods*; D011340:Problem Solving; D012579:Schools, Nursing; D013338:Students, Nursing; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*