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Summer 2015
Health Careers Division
RNSG 1208-Dosage Calculations for Nursing
General Syllabus
I.
BASIC COURSE INFORMATION:
A. RNSG 1208 – DOSAGE CALCULATIONS FOR NURSING. Two hours credit. Read, Interpret, and solve
dosage calculation problems. Thirty-two classroom hours. 16 lab hour. Prerequisite: TSI complete or MATH
0320.
B. Intended Audience: Students working toward a degree in the health care field.
C. Instructor:
Name
Office Location
Office Hours
Phone
E-mail address
Class Location
Class Time
Elizabeth Powell, MEd, BS, RN, BSN
Hudson Memorial Health Science Center
By appointment
(936) 633-5265
[email protected]
Room 200, Health Careers I
Mondays and Tuesdays 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:
A. Core Competencies – (Basic Intellectual Competencies – tentative)
1. Critical Thinking: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and
synthesis of information
2. Communication: to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through
written, oral and visual communication
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or
observable facts resulting in informed conclusions
4. Teamwork: to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others
to support a shared purpose or goal
5. Social Responsibility: to include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical
decision-making
6. Personal Responsibility: to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and
the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities
B. Exemplary Objectives – Not applicable for this course.(Found in the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board Document. Titled: CORE CURRICULUM: ASSUMPTIONS AND DEFINING
CHARACTERISTICS Dated: April 1998)
C. Course Objectives for all sections – On completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Be proficient in conversions within measurement system.
2. Solve equations using basic math rules and principles.
3. Calculate safe dosages for pediatric patients.
4. Be proficient in entry level nursing dosage calculations
D. Course Objectives as determined by the instructor –
Math Review
1. Identify the importance of decimals.
2. Discuss rounding
3. Perform calculations by using fractions.
4. Perform calculations by using decimal numbers
5. Demonstrate calculations requiring basic math operations.
Systems of Measurement
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6. Discuss metric, apothecary and household systems utilized to calculate medication dosages.
7. Perform the calculations necessary to convert a measurement expressed in one standard
unit within the system to a measurement expressed in another unit within that same
system, for the metric or household system.
8. Review practice problems
9. Demonstrate proper conversion from pounds to kilograms and kilograms to pounds,
temperatures, metric, apothecary, and household systems.
Methods of Administration
10. Discuss common abbreviations
11. Interpret medication orders
Dosage Calculation Methods
12. Discuss the various methods (ratio and proportion, formula method, dimensional analysis utilized to
calculate medication dosages.
13. Determine a method of calculation to use (individual student preference)
Forms of Medication Administration
14. Identify various forms of oral medications
15. Calculate oral dosages of medications
16. Identify types and supplies used for subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular medication
administration
17. Calculate dosages of subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular medications
18. Identify various types of insulin, methods for mixing insulin and types of insulin syringes
19. Demonstrate calculations of oral medications
Calculations, Solutions, and Equipment lessons
20. Discuss parenteral dosage forms
21. Identify types of IV solutions and equipment used for IV administration.
22. Discuss concept of reconstitution
23. Review practice problems
24. Demonstrate calculation of IV calculations
Pediatric and Adult Calculation Based on Weight
25. Review principles relating to weight conversion.
26. Use labels to show the recommended dosages
27. Review terms such as divided dosage and daily dosage
28. Discuss safe and unsafe dosages
29. Demonstrate proficiency of pediatric and adult calculations based on weight
Heparin Calculations
30. Discuss importance of correct dosages and methods of administration of heparin subq.
31. Demonstrate calculation of heparin dosages.
32. Review practice problems
III. ASSESSMENT MEASURES OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
A. Assessments for the Core Intellectual Competencies –
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2.
3.
4.
5.
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Critical Thinking: Completion of quizzes and tests.
Communication: Verbal and written communication with instructor and peers.
Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Solving mathematical problems on tests, quizzes, and homework.
Teamwork: Working with other students in lab, as assigned by instructor.
Social Responsibility: NA
Personal Responsibility: NA
Assessments for the Exemplary Objectives–Not applicable for this course.
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C. Assessments for Course Objectives for all sections –
SCANS (Secretary of Labor’s commission of Achieving Necessary Skills): Students are expected to
demonstrate basic competency in academic and workforce skills. The following competencies with
evaluation are covered in RNSG 1208.
Foundation Skills
Written Assignments
Required Reading
Critical Thinking Math Quizzes
Demonstrated Competency in Computer Literacy
Workplace Competencies
Computer Assisted Instruction
Competence in Math calculations
D. Assessments for the Course Objectives as determined by the instructor –same as above
IV. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
A. Methodologies common to all sections
Computer assisted instruction
Educational games
Group discussion
Independent study
Lecture
Lab Participation
 Online resources that accompany textbook
 Tutoring in Math lab (science building)
B. Methodologies determined by the instructor: Not applicable for this course.
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:
A. Required Textbooks, Materials, and Equipment –
Calculate with Confidence, Deborah Gray Morris (2014). 6th edition. Mosby ISBN # 978-0-323-08931-9
Calculator, non-scientific.
B. Assignments – Students will participate in the course by reading the required textbook, interacting
with multimedia computer files and participating in a lab/practice sessions. At least 1 hour per
week, the student must practice math calculations in the lab/practice environment. This is a
Blackboard enhanced course. Students will be expected to log on to Blackboard to receive
handouts, course information and other materials.
C. Course Policies – (This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated in the
Angelina College Handbook.)
Academic Assistance – If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) that may affect your participation in this class, you
should see Karen Bowser, Room 208 of the Student Center. At a post-secondary institution, you must selfidentify as a person with a disability; Ms. Bowser will assist you with the necessary information to do so.
Attendance –follows the Angelina College Attendance Policy
Additional Policies Established by the Individual Instructor –Makeup exams are at the discretion of the
instructor. Students must contact the instructor after missing an exam.
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VI.
COURSE CONTENT:
Required Content/ Topics –
DATE
July 13
First Class Day
CONTENT COVERED
Discussion of Syllabus
Lecture Material:
Chapter 1: Roman
Numerals
Chapter 2: Fractions
Chapter 3: Decimals
Chapter 4: Ratio and
Proportion
July 14
Lecture Material:
Chapter 5: Percentages
Chapter 6: Metric
System
Chapter 7: Apothecary
and Household Systems
Chapter 8: Converting
Within and Between
Systems
Lecture Material:
Chapter 9: Additional
Conversions Useful in
the Health Care Setting
Chapter 10: Medication
Administration
Chapter 11:
Understanding and
Interpreting Medication
Orders
Lecture Material:
Chapter 12: Medication
Administration Records
and Medication
Distribution Systems
Chapter 13: Reading
Medication Labels
Chapters 14-16 Dosage
Calculations using
Ratio/Proportion,
Formula, and
Dimensional Analysis
July 20
July 21
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HOMEWORK
Chapter 1 (page 9) #1-5,
13-16
Chapter 2 (pages 22-25)
#1-5, 11-15, 21-27, 3135, 46-50, 61-65, 77-90
Chapter 3 #1-3,3135,46-50,51-65
Chapter 4 #1-3, 7-10,
12-20, 36-60
Due by 3 p.m. Monday,
July 20
Chapter 5 #1-20
Chapter 8 #1-50
Due by 3 p.m. Monday,
July 20
QUIZ/EXAM
None
Chapter 9 #1-5,1115,24-30,36-40,41144,46-50,51-55,5660,61-65
Chapter 10 #1-10, 15
Chapter 11 #1-30
Due by 3 p.m. Monday,
July 27
Quiz Chapters 5-8
Chapter 12 #1-15
Chapter 13 #1-20
Chapter 15 #1-40 (you
may perform the
calculations using any
of the 3 methods)
Due by 3 p.m. Tuesday,
July 28
Due by 3 p.m. Tuesday,
July 28
None
Quiz Chapters 1-4
Methods
July 27
Lecture Material:
Continue with
Chapters 14-16 Dosage
Calculations using
Ratio/Proportion,
Formula, and
Dimensional Analysis
Methods
None
Quiz Chapters 9-11
July 28
No Lecture
No Homework
August 3
Lecture Material:
Chapter 17: Oral
Medications
Chapter 18: Parenteral
Medications
August 4
Lecture Material:
Chapter 19:
Reconstitution of
Solutions
Chapter 20: Insulin
Chapter 21:
Intravenous Solutions
and Equipment
August 10
Lecture Material:
Chapter 22:
Intravenous
Calculations
Chapter 23: Heparin
Calculations
August 11
Review Concepts from
Quiz Ch 19-20
Continue Chapter 23 as
needed
Chapter 25: Pediatric
and Adult Dosage
Chapter Reviews:
Chapter 17 pages 324333 #1-30
Chapter 18 pages 382394 #1-30
(Due by 3 p.m. August
10)
Chapter Reviews:
Chapter 19 pages 437447 #1-20; page 456
#36-43
Chapter 20 pages 484 –
493 #1-30
Chapter 21 pages 516518 #1-9
(Due by 3 p.m. August
11)
Chapter Reviews:
Chapter 22 page 564
#1-17; page 566 41-49;
567 50-53; 568 57-62;
569 64-70; 570 75-76
Chapter 23 pages 600607 #1-10; 20-25; 3035; 46-51
(Due by 3 p.m. August
17)
Chapter 25 pages 681683 #1-9
Mid-Term Exam
50 questions
Covering Chapters 1-16
None
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Quiz Chapters 17-18 (on
paper)
Quiz Chapters 19-20 (on
paper)
Quiz Chapter 22
Calculation Based on
Weight
August 17
Continue Chapter 25 as
needed
Review for Final Exam
August 18
None
None
Final Exam
Note: All students must report to the main campus in Lufkin for the final exam.
B. Additional Content- None
VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING:
A. Grading Criteria-The course grade is based on class participation, lab participation, midterm exam, and
final exam
Methods of Evaluation:
Quizzes*/**
40%
Midterm exam
30%
Final Exam
30%
*There is no make up for weekly quizzes. “O” will be given if a quiz is missed. The two lowest quiz grades
will be dropped for the final quiz average.
**There will be a 10% decrease in the weekly quiz grade for failure to turn in weekly evidence of lab
participation/home work assignments.
Some weekly quizzes may be administered by Blackboard in this course.
Grading Scale:
A=90 or above
B=80-89
C=70-79
D=60-69
F=58 or below
B. Determination of Grade
Final grade for the course is based on the above methods of evaluation. The final exam is also the dosage
calculations exam for the nursing program. If you fail to make a 90% on the final, you will be given two
additional chances to take the dosage exam for entrance into the Nursing program. These additional
chances will not change the final course grade as determined above. The additional exams will be
scheduled by the Associate Degree Nursing Program Coordinator.
VIII. SYLLABUS MODIFICATION:
The instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to meet individual class needs by informing the class in
advance as to the changes being made.
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