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How to perform drug calculations for the safe administration of intravenous (IV) infusions and medicines

Last Reviewed: 10/03/2025
Howtoperformdrugcalculationsforthesafe

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This module explores IV infusion and medication calculations and allows you to learn, practice and update your numerical skills.

Who is this resource for?

Explains what the component is for

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

Course information

This practical learning module is aimed at helping nurses learn, practise and update their numerical skills to ensure the safe administration of intravenous (IV) medication. The mathematical, procedural and conceptual factors that can result in medication errors are examined and opportunities to practise skills and to reflect upon personal competence are offered. Disclaimer Please note that information provided by RCNi Learning is not sufficient to ensure competence in the skill. Assessment of competence should take place in line with local practice. Practice should always align with local protocols and procedures, latest guidelines and any regulatory code. All modules should currently be viewed together with available national and local Covid-19 guidelines. For advice, go to www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19/rcn-position

Authors

Jane Brindley

Senior lecturer in adult nursing, School of Nursing, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, England

The RCN delivers quality-assured and up-to-date resources for the nursing workforce. Reviewed annually, RCN Learn resources meet the RCN Nine Quality Standards.

: 18 Mar 2025.
 https://uatlearnamber.rcn.org.uk/Search/539-Howtoperformdrugcalculationsforthesafe.
Last Reviewed: 10/03/2025