Flash card web site

twarlik · Jun 17, 2003

Looks cool. I'll have to give it a try.

Out of curiosity, what are you using to study dosage calculations? I'm looking for a good resource on converting between the apothecary and metric systems.

kwagner_51 · Jun 17, 2003

I went to Barnes and Noble looked under Pickar [author] and got the 5th edition of Dosage Calculations. It was used but the CD that came with it had never been opened. We are using her book in the fall but the latest edition won't be out until Aug. I paid 12.60 + 3.99 S&H. It is well worth the price. There are conversions for household measures, apothecary and metric.

It also has a list of shorthand like: b.i.d which means 2 times a day.

Good Luck! If you want more info let me know.

In His Grace,

Karen

twarlik · Jun 17, 2003

Thanks for the info!

acuteobrn · Jun 17, 2003

Sounds like a good site, wish I would have found it while in school.

I used Math for Meds in school, can't find the book so I don't know who the author was, a good source though.

Good luck

kwagner_51 · Jun 18, 2003

Go to this web site. It uses Math for Meds.

http://members.tripod.com/susanp3/snurse/id28_analysis.htm

If this link doesn't work, use Google and put in Math for Meds.

In His Grace,

Karen

FarmgrrlRN · Jun 20, 2003

Originally posted by kwagner_51
I went to Barnes and Noble looked under Pickar [author] and got the 5th edition of Dosage Calculations. It was used but the CD that came with it had never been opened. We are using her book in the fall but the latest edition won't be out until Aug. I paid 12.60 + 3.99 S&H. It is well worth the price. There are conversions for household measures, apothecary and metric.

It also has a list of shorthand like: b.i.d which means 2 times a day.

Good Luck! If you want more info let me know.

In His Grace,

Karen

I can also vouch for this book! I am taking a summer dosage calculations class at my school that is optional (just to get head start on my first semester of the program). This book is meant to be self taught, but an instructor is always nice to have to answer any questions you may have. Overall, it explains concepts pretty well and there are LOTS of practice questions!

Fox · Jun 20, 2003

I am currently using the Math for Meds book for the spring semester very good.

Jennerizer, ASN, RN · Jun 20, 2003

Oh wow......you girls are lifesavers! I have been looking for a good flashcard program. And I definitely need to refresh the math for meds before classes start up again in a couple of months. Thank you so much!!!!

FarmgrrlRN · Jun 20, 2003

Originally posted by kwagner_51
I went to Barnes and Noble looked under Pickar [author] and got the 5th edition of Dosage Calculations. It was used but the CD that came with it had never been opened. We are using her book in the fall but the latest edition won't be out until Aug. I paid 12.60 + 3.99 S&H. It is well worth the price. There are conversions for household measures, apothecary and metric.

It also has a list of shorthand like: b.i.d which means 2 times a day.

Good Luck! If you want more info let me know.

In His Grace,

Karen

I can also vouch for this book! I am taking a summer dosage calculations class at my school that is optional (just to get head start on my first semester of the program). This book is meant to be self taught, but an instructor is always nice to have to answer any questions you may have. Overall, it explains concepts pretty well and there are LOTS of practice questions!