Dosage Calculations for Medication Administration for Nursing

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Unit: 1 Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Sierra College Associate Degree Nursing program Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NRSR 21 Hours: 18 lecture Focuses on preparing nursing students with the fundamental skills necessary for accurate dosage calculations in the context of medication administration. Through comprehensive instruction, students will gain proficiency in calculating dosages, ensuring precision and safety in the vital skill of medication delivery within a nursing context. This course emphasizes practical application, enabling students to develop the necessary competence in dosage calculations to excel in nursing practice. (pass/no pass grading) (CSU)