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Good Morning everyone! I've been lucky enough to score a 4.0, ace an interview, an interrogation, 2 reports, two references essays and 6 mos. of weeding out to get into an ADN program. Our program has been delayed however and that leaves me some time to study. I already have a full Tupperware of flash cards and have at least mostly memorized the first 100 meds in the RNCLEX flash card deck I have. I have plenty for physiology and anatomy etc. I just don't have any clue how in depth the math I will be exposed to in the program will be. I have used Super Nurse to practice med math but the problems seem super easy to me. I'm pretty concerned I'm not preparing properly in that area. Does anyone recall their curriculum, or have old tests/ assignments that could give me a clue? I'd love to know it at its most complicated. I have horrible test anxiety and this prep- work is going to be a life- saver for me. Thanks so much for your time. If you could reach out to me- I would be so grateful.

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The big thing about nursing math is....know your conversions. Most can be figured out using dimensional analysis. Or a formula driven process (the one I learned)

Here is a great student site for formula type:

DosageHelp.com - Helping Nursing Students Learn Dosage Calculations

and one for dimensional analysis:

http://www.davesems.com/files/drug_dose_calculations.pdf

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[h=2]Useful Conversions for Nursing Students[/h][TABLE=width: 1]

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[TH=class: t74]Value[/TH]

[TH=class: t74]To[/TH]

[TH=class: t74]Value[/TH]

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[TD=class: start]1 gram[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]1000 milligram[/TD]

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[TD=class: start]1 milligram[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]1,000 micrograms[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-alternate row3]

[TD=class: start]1 grain[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]60 mg[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-noalt row4]

[TD=class: start]1 tablespoon[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]3 teaspoons[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-alternate row5]

[TD=class: start]1 teaspoon[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]5 milliliters[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-noalt row6]

[TD=class: start]1 tablespoon[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]15 milliliters[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-alternate row7]

[TD=class: start]1 ounce[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]30 milliliters (approximately)[/TD]

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[TD=class: start]1 cup[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]8 ounces[/TD]

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[TD=class: start]1 pound[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]2.2 kilograms[/TD]

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[TD=class: start]1 inch[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]2.54 centimeters[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-alternate row11]

[TD=class: start]1 ºFahrenheit[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]5/9 ºCelsius[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-noalt row12]

[TD=class: start]1 quart[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]32 ounces[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-alternate row13]

[TD=class: start]1 pint[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]16 ounces[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-noalt row14]

[TD=class: start]4 quarts[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]8 pints[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-alternate row15]

[TD=class: start]1 gallon[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]128 ounces[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-noalt row16]

[TD=class: start]1 quart[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]2 pints[/TD]

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[h=2]Fahrenheit & Celsius Temperature Chart[/h][TABLE=width: 1]

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[TH=class: t70]Conversion[/TH]

[TH=class: t70]Formula[/TH]

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[TD=class: start]Fahrenheit to Celsius[/TD]

[TD]ºC = (ºF - 32) x 1.8[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-noalt row2]

[TD=class: start]Celsius to Fahrenheit[/TD]

[TD]ºF = ºC x 1.8 + 32[/TD]

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[h=2]Metric Unit Mnemonic Chart: Weight, Volume, & Length[/h][TABLE=width: 1]

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[TH=class: t78]KING[/TH]

[TH=class: t78]HARRY[/TH]

[TH=class: t78]DIED[/TH]

[TH=class: t78]MONDAY[/TH]

[TH=class: t78]DRINKIN'[/TH]

[TH=class: t78]COLD[/TH]

[TH=class: t78]MILKY[/TH]

[TH=class: t78]MOCAS[/TH]

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[TR=class: table-alternate row1]

[TD=class: start]10,000[/TD]

[TD]1,000[/TD]

[TD]10[/TD]

[TD]1[/TD]

[TD]0.1[/TD]

[TD]0.01[/TD]

[TD]0.001[/TD]

[TD]0.000,001[/TD]

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[TD=class: start]Kilogram[/TD]

[TD]Hectogram[/TD]

[TD]Dekagram[/TD]

[TD]Gram[/TD]

[TD]Deci[/TD]

[TD]Centigram[/TD]

[TD]Milligram[/TD]

[TD]Microgram[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-alternate row3]

[TD=class: start]Kiloliter[/TD]

[TD]Hectoliter[/TD]

[TD]Dekaliter[/TD]

[TD]Liter[/TD]

[TD]Deciliter[/TD]

[TD]Centiliter[/TD]

[TD]Milliliter[/TD]

[TD]Microliter[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-noalt row4]

[TD=class: start]Kilometer[/TD]

[TD]Hectometer[/TD]

[TD]Decameter[/TD]

[TD]Meter[/TD]

[TD]Decimeter[/TD]

[TD]Centimeter[/TD]

[TD]Millimeter[/TD]

[TD]Micrometer[/TD]

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[h=2]US to Metric Conversions Chart[/h][TABLE=width: 1]

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[TH=class: t69]US Unit[/TH]

[TH=class: t69]to[/TH]

[TH=class: t69]Metric Unit[/TH]

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[TR=class: table-alternate row1]

[TD=class: start]1 inch[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]2.54 centimeter[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-noalt row2]

[TD=class: start]1 pound[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]2.2 kilograms[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-alternate row3]

[TD=class: start]1 teaspoon[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]5 milliliters[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR=class: table-noalt row4]

[TD=class: start]1 tablespoon[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]15 milliliters[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR=class: table-alternate row5]

[TD=class: start]1 ounce[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]30 milliliters[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-noalt row6]

[TD=class: start]1 ºF[/TD]

[TD]=[/TD]

[TD]5/9 ºC[/TD]

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[h=2]Length, Capacity, and Weight Chart[/h][TABLE=width: 1]

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[TH=class: t67]Length[/TH]

[TH=class: t67]Capacity[/TH]

[TH=class: t67]Weight[/TH]

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[TR=class: table-alternate row1]

[TD=class: start]1 in = 2.54 cm[/TD]

[TD]1 Tbsp = 3 tsp[/TD]

[TD]1 lb = 2.2 kg[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-noalt row2]

[TD=class: start]1 ft = 12 in[/TD]

[TD]1 fl oz = 2 tbsp[/TD]

[TD]1 kg = 0.45 lb[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-alternate row3]

[TD=class: start]3 ft = 1 yd[/TD]

[TD]1 c = 8 fl oz[/TD]

[TD]lb = kg[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-noalt row4]

[TD=class: start]1 yd = 36 in[/TD]

[TD]1 pt = 2 c[/TD]

[TD]1 T = 2000 lb[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-alternate row5]

[TD=class: start]1 mi = 5280 ft[/TD]

[TD]1 qt = 2 pt[/TD]

[TD]1 gm = 1000 mg[/TD]

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[TR=class: table-noalt row6]

[TD=class: start]1 mi = 1760 ft[/TD]

[TD]1 gal = 4 qts[/TD]

[TD]1 mg = 1000 mcg[/TD]

[/TR]

[/TABLE]

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Esme12-

I would have never expected such a thorough response. I appreciate you offering a hand to a newbie. I will check out each of those sites and make flash cards out of the table you have provided. Many of the units are already memory but will need reinforcement. I've heard a lot of hoopla about the grain and I'm glad to finally have a precise measurement. I spent an entire month tackling every dimensional analysis question I could find and have grilled myself with conversion factors. Unfortunately as soon as I panick, all math goes out the window. In the end, I hope all this preparation provides a sense of calm once I'm testing. I can't say thank you enough... But thanks a million to start.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

We don't use grain at the bedside any more except on a couple of things.....some schools don't even teach the apothecary system any longer.

Just look at the question...toss aside the distractors and see what the question really is all about

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I have used wwwtestandcalc.com to be very helpful. Great way to practice. Practice quizzes on IM,IV, liquid and pill form med calculations.

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