NURS 610 Basic Medication Dosage Calculations for Nurses
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Nursing (NURS) Courses
- NURS 211 Introduction to Nursing
- NURS 212 Concepts of Homeostasis in Nursing
- NURS 221 Pediatric Nursing
- NURS 222 Perinatal and Reproductive Health Nursing
- NURS 225 Nursing Skills Lab II
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- NURS 242 Leadership/Management In Nursing
- NURS 245 Nursing Skills Lab IV
- NURS 610 Basic Medication Dosage Calculations for Nurses
- NURS 615 Pharmacology for Nurses: Practical Applications
- NURS 620 Bridge Course for Advanced Entry Students
- NURS 630 Introduction to Medical Terminology
- NURS 666 Career Exploration in Nursing
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- NURS 816 Open Lab for Nursing 211/212
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Registered Nursing
The courses NURS 211, 212, 221, 222, 225, 231, 232, 235, 241, 242, 245, 620, 815, 816, 817, 818, and 819 are open only to those students accepted in the Associate Degree Nursing Program (see Index: Nursing, A. S. Degree for admission requirements). A grade of C or higher is necessary for progression in the sequence. Upon graduation, the candidate receives an Associate in Science degree and is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX).
Minimum Grade for Prerequisites
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Description
Designed to meet the needs of current and potential practitioners of nursing. The safe and accurate administration of medications to a client is an important and primary responsibility of the nurse. A step-by-step approach to medication dosage calculations by various routes of administration will be used. This course will help nurses in applying basic mathematical concepts to real world clinical situations. Dosage accuracy is emphasized in clinical scenarios that apply critical thinking skills.
- Lecture hours/semester: 16-18
- Homework hours/semester: 32-36
