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Dosage calculation testing for competency in ambulatory care.

S B Hamner1, M E Morgan

  • 1Ambulatory Care Services, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA.

Journal for Nurses in Staff Development : JNSD : Official Journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization
|April 25, 2000
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Assessing nursing staff competency in medication dosage calculation is crucial. A pilot-tested dosage calculation test was developed and implemented in an ambulatory care setting to evaluate and support nurses.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Staff Development
  • Clinical Competency Assessment

Background:

  • Staff Development Departments play a key role in healthcare.
  • Services include orientation, continuing education, and competency assessment.
  • Accurate medication dosage calculation is a critical nursing skill.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and implementation of a medication dosage calculation test.
  • To assess the competency of nursing staff in medication dosage calculation.
  • To provide educational support for nurses needing assistance with dosage calculations.

Main Methods:

  • Pilot testing a dosage calculation test in an ambulatory care setting.
  • Adapting the test based on feedback from pilot testing.

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  • Utilizing the test with orientees and current nursing staff.
  • Implementing an educational process for nurses requiring dosage calculation support.

    • Main Results:

    • The study details the iterative process of test refinement.
    • The test was successfully applied to evaluate nursing staff competency.
    • The educational component provided targeted support for nurses.

    Conclusions:

    • A validated dosage calculation test is essential for ensuring nursing competency.
    • Staff development and targeted education are vital for medication safety.
    • This approach can be adapted to various healthcare settings to improve medication dosage calculation skills.