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    Many nursing programs may graduate students with math deficiencies, impacting patient safety. This study highlights the need for nurse educators to address these critical calculation skill gaps.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Health Sciences
    • Mathematics in Healthcare

    Background:

    • Math and dosage calculation skills are critical for safe nursing practice.
    • Deficiencies in these areas pose a risk to patient safety.
    • Identifying the scope of the problem in nursing education is essential.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the prevalence of math and dosage calculation deficiencies among nursing students.
    • To inform nurse educators about potential issues with graduating students' quantitative skills.
    • To recommend strategies for resolving identified math deficiencies in nursing programs.

    Main Methods:

    • Surveyed 223 baccalaureate, associate, and diploma nursing programs across the United States.
    • Analyzed data to identify trends in math and dosage calculation competency.

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  • Focused on quantitative skills essential for safe medication administration.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant number of nursing programs may be graduating students with math deficiencies.
    • These deficiencies can impact the ability to perform accurate dosage calculations.
    • The study identified a need for targeted interventions within nursing curricula.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse educators must be aware of potential math deficiencies in their students.
    • Implementing measures to improve quantitative skills is crucial for patient safety.
    • Curriculum review and enhanced support are recommended to address these educational gaps.