ATI Dosage Calculation Modules 2.

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NUR2103: Competencies for Nursing Practice I

Students in NUR 2103 are expected to begin assigned Dosage Calculations Modules 2.2 in
this course. Students are to complete these modules on their own in the timeline outlined
below. These modules will lead up to the Medication Administration Module later in the
semester (Week 9 or 10 depending on semester). Each module is estimated to take 1 hours
to complete. Students can start and stop as needed until completion.
Faculty are responsible for logging in to ATI to verify student completion of modules/tests
per designated timeline. Faculty are also encouraged to pick a topic applicable to module
students are currently completing for discussion in post conference during practicum weeks
in hospital.
Suggested Timeline: Please note that specified week may vary based on holidays. Refer
to CSC schedule as needed

Week Faculty Student

Week 1: Introduce ATI Dosage Calculations Begin Safe Dosage Module
Lab Modules o Lesson and Test
Discuss Options: Desired/Have,
Dimensional Analysis, and
Ration/Portion
Remind students to refer to Henke
as needed
Week 2: Remind students Safe Dosage
Orientation Module is due by start of lab next
and connect week.
Care
Training
Week 3: Verify Completion of Safe Dosage Safe Dosage Module completion
Lab Module/Test due at start of lab.
Introduce Medication Begin Medication Administration
Administration (students complete Module
everything but apothecary) o Lesson and Test
Introduce Essential 18 (give
handout or post)
Week 4: Post Conference Discussion:
Practicum Medication error rates and
strategies to reduce. (IOM report?)
Week 5: Verify completion of Medication Medication Administration
Lab Administration Module Module Due
Introduce Oral Medication Module Begin Oral Medication Module
o Lesson and Test
Week 6: Post Conference Discussion:
Practicum Challenges with oral medication
administration (NPO, need to
crush/when to crush, the importance
of morning vital signs prior to med
pass)
Week 7: Verify Oral Medication Module Oral Medication Module Due
Lab Completion Begin Injectable Module
Introduce types of injections (SQ, o Lesson and Test
IM, Intradermal)
Distribute/post handout of
appropriate administration sites
Week 8: Post Conference Discussion: types
Practicum of injections frequently given in
practicum setting. Show safety
needles.
Week 9: Verify Injections Module Injections Module Due
Lab Completion Begin Powdered Medication
Introduce Powdered Medication Module
Module o Lesson and Test
Week 10: Hands on Medication Come prepared knowing Essential
Lab Administration in Lab 18!
Medication Lab: Practice MCAT
Week 11: Medication Administration
Lab Simulation
Week 12- Faculty driven post conference Start giving medications in the
14: discussion on medication practicum setting!
Practicum administration challenges faced by
students in practicum settings.
Week 15: Final Medication Simulation Come prepared to demonstrate safe
Lab Practice MCAT medication administration
o Students who score <80% technique
on practice MCAT will need Complete practice MCAT with
to meet with course faculty score >80%
member for remediation
prior to course completion.