Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply arithmetic skills to solve real-life nursing scenarios and understand the importance of accuracy in medication dosage calculations.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Pen, paper, calculator (optional)

Prep: Familiarize yourself with basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Activities

1. Medication Dosage Calculation Practice: Create scenarios where you will calculate the correct dosage of medication based on patient weight and prescribed dosage.

2. Nurse's Math Quiz: Develop a quiz with arithmetic problems related to nursing scenarios, such as IV drip rates, medication conversions, and dosage calculations.

Eighth Grade Talking Points

• "In nursing, it's crucial to accurately calculate medication dosages to ensure patient safety. Let's practice some scenarios to understand the importance of precision in math."
• "As a nurse, you'll encounter various arithmetic calculations in your daily work, from determining IV drip rates to converting medication measurements. Let's explore some of these calculations together."
• "Understanding basic arithmetic is essential for nurses to provide accurate and effective patient care. Let's work on some fun nursing-related math problems to improve our skills."