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Drug Calculations & Administration Refresher

Lessons

Status

Target Audience 

Registered Nurses & Endorsed Enrolled Nurses

Goal 

This package is aimed at refreshing the Nurses’ knowledge and understanding in all the aspects of safe drug administration and procedures.

Objectives 

At the end of the session the participant should be able to:

  • Demonstrate their ability to safely administer medication
  • Observe the 7 Rights and the 3 Checks of Medication Administration
  • Demonstrate the ability to accurately calculate drug dosages
  • Acknowledge their understanding of techniques regarding injectables

References

Flinders University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, ‘Basic drug Calculations’, viewed on 29th of February 2016 < http://nursing.flinders.edu.au/students/studyaids/drugcalculations/>

Sheriff, K, Wallis, M & Burston, S (2011) ‘Medication calculations for registered nurses: a literature review’. Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 28, no. 4, pp 75-83.

Australian Government, ‘Unit of Competency – HLTEN507C – Administer and monitor medications in the work environment (Release 1), viewed on the 29th of February 2016

< https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLTEN507C> 

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