Patient safety, including safe drug administration, is an essential component of the nursingprofession. Mathematical competence is considered an essential skill for nurses. Drug administration is among the principle duties of nurses, therefore it is essential that nurses are able to carry out, drug dosage calculations, to assure patient safety. Nursing research indicates that a poor medication calculation skill is an international issue for the nursing profession.

Evaluating the effectiveness of calculator use in drug dosage calculation among italian nursing students: A comparative study

ARRIGONI, CRISTINA;
2017-01-01

Abstract

Patient safety, including safe drug administration, is an essential component of the nursingprofession. Mathematical competence is considered an essential skill for nurses. Drug administration is among the principle duties of nurses, therefore it is essential that nurses are able to carry out, drug dosage calculations, to assure patient safety. Nursing research indicates that a poor medication calculation skill is an international issue for the nursing profession.
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