What are some tips for nursing students learning drug dosage calculations?

Nursing students can learn correct dosage calculations and practice by memorizing the formulas using the Medical Dosage Calculations for Dummies Cheat Sheet, available at the For Dummies website. A more comprehensive book for learning the information is "Math & Dosage Calculations for Healthcare Professionals" available at Amazon.com.

Nursing students have a significant amount math and dosage calculations to learn throughout their program. To assist in learning and memorizing these calculations, For Dummies created a Medical Dosage Calculations for Dummies Cheat Sheet, which is a visual representation of formulas and conversions in one location. Another resource that provides education on medical mathematics and dosing calculations is the book "Math & Dosage Calculations for Healthcare Professionals." It is available at Amazon.com and comes with a learning CD to aid in practicing formulas.