ERIC Number: ED638584
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 124
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Evaluation of a Math and Medication Administration Proficiency Program in a Pre-Licensure Nursing Program
Dianne Hoekstra
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Northern Illinois University
Calculation of the correct dosages is a key factor for safe patient medication administration. For decades nurse educators have aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of the pre-licensure nursing students for medication administration. In a midwestern prelicensure nursing school, a program was implemented using a curriculum wide approach for the teaching, remediation, and assessment of the math skills required for safe medication administration; known as the Math and Medication Administration Proficiency (MMAP) program. This dissertation evaluates the MMAP program using a logic model and mixed methods approach. Results indicated improvement in the pre-licensure nursing students' success with the testing of calculations required for safe medication administration; and improved scores on national benchmarked testing completed by senior students. Subsequently, a survey was completed by the pre-licensure nursing faculty who teach in the clinical setting and/or the simulation lab. Survey responses indicated missed opportunities to reinforce the skills for safe medication dosage calculations at the bedside. Faculty survey also reported a lack of confidence in their abilities to teach students about safe medication dosage calculations. Findings of this program evaluation can guide undergraduate nursing faculty in the development of a curriculum wide program to improve mathematical calculations for safe medication dosages. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Nursing Students, Drug Therapy, Nursing Education, Mathematics Skills, Curriculum, Program Implementation, Program Effectiveness, Teacher Attitudes, Computation, College Students
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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