Limited math skills: a prescription for change

E. Carol Polifroni, University of Connecticut School of Nursing
Lynn Allchin, University of Connecticut School of Nursing
John J. McNulty, University of Connecticut School of Nursing

Document Type Article

Abstract

New and recent graduates of schools of nursing have limited mathematical skills for medication administration. The purpose of this article is to provide a prescription for change to address the issue of limited math skills for medication administration. The authors recommend three areas of needed change: relationships, practice, and expectations. These three areas require attention from both the hiring agency and the educational institution.