Nursing calculations

Calculate, review, then practice

Choose a nursing calculation. Enter values in the calculator, review the formula and worked example, then create a worksheet for the same skill.

Practice by calculation

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Find the tablet count or liquid volume from the ordered dose and the supply label.

Amount to administer

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Calculate whole drops per minute for a gravity infusion.

Flow rate in gtt/min

Find how long the remaining volume will infuse at the current pump rate.

Time in hours

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Compare the ordered daily dose with a stated weight-based safe range.

Safe daily dose range

Convert a weight-based dose in mcg/kg/min to a pump rate in mL/hr.

Pump rate in mL/hr

Convert medication, weight, temperature, height, volume, and selected laboratory units.

Target value

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