2017-18 Virginia Western Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 24, 2024  
2017-18 Virginia Western Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]



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NUR 135 - Drug Dosage Calculations

(2 CR)


LPN to AAS Nursing Bridge Students need to complete the following Pre/Corequisite(s): BIO 141 BIO 142 BIO 205 HLT 105  and SDV 100 . Traditional AAS Nursing Students should follow the course requirements below.


  Pre/Corequisite(s): BIO 141 BIO 142 HLT 105 NUR 111 ,NUR 226 HLT 141   and SDV 100 .

Offered in the fall and summer.

Focuses on apothecary, metric, household conversion in medication dosage calculation for adult and pediatric clients. Provides a practical approach to learning to calculate and prepare medications and solutions. Includes calculating intravenous flow rates. Safety and evidence based practice are emphasized. Lecture 2 hours per week.



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