Drug Dosages & IV Calculation Fundamentals for Staff Nurses
Eliminate medication errors with foolproof drop-rate calculations, pediatric dosing rules, and insulin sliding scale mastery.
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381 students enrolled
8.5 total hours
English / Hindi
Sister Mary Varghese
Clinical Nurse Educator & Quality Auditor
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This course includes:
- 8.5 hours on-demand clinical video
- 5 structured learning lectures
- Downloadable PDF case summaries & charts
- Certificate of Completion
- Access on mobile, tablet and desktop
What You Will Learn
Calculate IV drip rates accurately in gtts/min and mL/hr
Calculate pediatric doses using Clark's and Young's formulas
Administer high-alert medications safely without calculation hesitation
Master reconstitution formulas for powdered vials
Course Content & Curriculum
2 Chapters • 5 Lectures-
Macro vs Micro Drops: Calculating IV Flow Rates in 1 StepPreview 15 mins
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Infusion Pump Programming & Drug Concentration DilutionsPreview 22 mins
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Pediatric Weight-Based Dosage: mg/kg/day Rules & Divided DosesPreview 18 mins
Course Description
Medication safety is the bedrock of professional nursing practice. This practical video course breaks down pediatric weight-based calculations, micro and macro drop factor equations, continuous infusion rate titrations, and high-alert drug protocols into intuitive step-by-step formulas.
About Your Instructor
Sister Mary Varghese
Clinical Nurse Educator & Quality Auditor
NABH Accredited Hospital Quality Inspector with 12+ years teaching pediatric and general medication safety.
