LA HARBOR COLLEGE
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessment Report
Course Assessment
Discipline/Program: Nursing Division: Health Sciences
Course Number and Name: NURSING 302 – Mathematics of Drugs and Solutions
Program Contact Person: ___Nobeyba J. Ortega__________________________________ Phone: __310-233-4367___________________
Reviewed by: Elena Reigadas, SLO Assessment Coordinator Date: December 17, 2013
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Institutional Course Intended Outcomes
Learning
Outcomes
2
I.
1.
Perform computations correctly using fractions, decimals, ratios, percent and proportions.
2.
Identify differences between metric, apothecary and household measurement systems and be able to convert measurements from one system to another.
3.
Recognize and select the appropriate equipment for the medication, dosage, and method of administration ordered
4.
Read and interpret calibrations of utensils used in administering medications.
5.
Interpret prescription orders and medication administration records.
Means of Assessment and Criteria for Success
Means:
Embed problems in bi-weekly quiz
Quiz # 1,2,3
Criteria: 50% of the class will correctly compute embedded problems related to: a.
Dosage, route and frequency of medications to be administered b.
Physician orders and MARs. c.
Reading drug labels correctly. d.
Converting among fractions, decimals, ratios and percentages e.
Converting between metric, apothecary, and household equivalents
Summary of Data
Collected
Fall 13:
Average score: 90% of students passed biweekly quiz # 1-3
Use of Results
Fall 13: Criteria met and exceeded.
Consider increasing benchmark

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2
2
II.
Solve dosage calculation problems by applying mastery concepts from chapters 1-7
III.
6.
Correctly read and interpret medication labels
Identify and prevent common medication errors.
IV.
Solve math problems by application of mastery concepts from chapters 8-15 excluding chapter 13.
Means:
Embed 50 questions in 100 points
Mid-term exam.
Criteria: 60% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions for chapters 1-7
Means:
Embed questions in bi- weekly Quiz
# 4,5,6
Criteria: 50% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to: a.
Converting between military and traditional time. b.
Recognizing and selecting c.
Calculation of medication dosages for children and adults. appropriate equipment for medication, dosage and method of administration
Means:
Embed 50 questions in 100 points
Final exam
Criteria: 60% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions for chapters 8-15
Fall 13: 71% of students passed the mid-term
Fall 13: Criteria met and exceeded
Consider increasing benchmark
Fall 13: Average score 80% of students passed the biweekly quiz # 4-6
Fall 13: Criteria met and exceeded.
Consider increasing benchmark
Fall 13: 76% of students passed the FinalExam
Fall13: Criteria met and exceeded.
Consider increasing benchmark
Revised 12.17.13

Date: June 17, 2013
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Institutional
Learning
Outcomes
2
Course Intended Outcomes
1. Perform computations correctly using fractions, decimals, ratios, percent and proportions.
1
1
2
2. Identify differences between metric, apothecary and household measurement systems and be able to convert measurements from one system to another
3. Recognize and select the appropriate equipment for the medication, dosage, and method of administration ordered
4. Read and interpret calibrations of utensils used in administering medications .
Means of Assessment and Criteria for
Success
Means:
Embed problems in bi-weekly quiz.
Criteria: 50% of the class will correctly compute embedded problems related to dosage, route and frequency of medications to be administered
Means:
Embed questions in bi-weekly quiz.
Criteria: 50% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to physician orders and MARs.
Means:
Embed questions in bi-weekly quiz.
Criteria: 50% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to reading drug labels correctly.
Means:
Embed questions bi-weekly quiz.
Criteria: 50% of the class will correctly answer 75% of embedded problems relating to converting among fractions, decimals, ratios and percentages.
2
5. Interpret prescription orders and medication administration records.
Means:
Embed questions in bi-weekly quiz.
Criteria: 50% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to converting between metric, apothecary, and household equivalents.
Summary of Data
Collected
Sp 13: 60% of students passed bi-weekly quiz on medication notation.
Sp 13: 60% of students passed quiz on physician orders and MAR.
Sp 13: 60% of students achieved a passing score on bi-weekly quiz concerning interpretation of drug labels.
SP 13: 60% of students passed quiz on conversion of fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages.
Sp 13 : 60% of students passed quiz on conversions between measuring systems.
Use of Results
Sp 13: Criteria met. Consider stressing this area more in class and having students solve problems in class in this area.
Sp 13: Criteria met.
Sp 13: Criteria met. Consider more practice on reading drug labels in class.
Sp 13: Criteria met.
Sp 13 : Criteria Met

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2
2
2
6. Correctly read and interpret medication labels.
7. Identify and prevent common medication errors.
8. Calculate drug dosages for oral and parenteral drugs.
9. Calculate I.V. flow rates for electronic or manual infusion systems
Means:
Embed questions in bi- weekly quiz.
Criteria: 50% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to converting between military and traditional time.
Means:
Embed questions in bi-weekly quiz.
Criteria: 50% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to recognizing and selecting appropriate equipment for medication, dosage and method of administration.
Means:
Embed questions in final exam.
Criteria: 60% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to calculation of medication dosages for children and adults.
Means:
Embed questions in final exam.
Criteria: 60% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to calculation of medication dosages for children and adults
Sp 13: 75% of students passed the bi-weekly quiz on time conversion.
Sp 13: 75% of students passed bi-weekly quiz on equipment for administration.
Sp 13: 75% of students passed comprehensive final exam on dosage calculation.
Sp 13: 75% of students passed comprehensive final exam on dosage calculation
Sp 13: Criteria met and exceeded.
Sp 13: Criteria met.
Sp 13: Criteria met. Hold review session before exam next semester.
Sp 13: Criteria met. Hold review session before exam next semester

Date: December 2011
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Institutional Learning
Outcomes
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Course Intended Outcomes
1. Classify the notation that specifies the dosage, route, and frequency of the medication to be administered.
Means of Assessment and Criteria for Success
Means:
Embed problems in weekly quiz.
Criteria: 55% of the class will correctly compute embedded problems related to dosage, route and
2. Interpret physician orders and medication administration records. frequency of medications to be administered
Means:
Embed questions in weekly quiz.
Criteria: 60% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to physician orders and MARs.
3. Interpret drug labels accurately. Means:
Embed questions in weekly quiz.
Criteria: 55% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to reading drug labels correctly.
4. Convert among fractions, decimals, ratios and percentages.
5. Convert between metric, apothecary, and household equivalents.
Means:
Embed questions weekly quiz.
Criteria: 60% of the class will correctly answer 75% of embedded problems relating to converting among fractions, decimals, ratios and percentages.
Means:
Embed questions in weekly quiz.
Criteria: 60% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to converting between metric, apothecary, and household equivalents.
6. Convert between military and traditional time.
7. Recognize and select
Means:
Embed questions in weekly quiz.
Criteria: 60% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to converting between military and traditional time.
Means:
Summary of Data Collected
Fall 11: 58% of students passed weekly quiz on medication notation.
Fall 11: 74% of students passed quiz on physician orders and MAR.
Fall 11: 58% of students achieved a passing score on weekly quiz concerning interpretation of drug labels.
Fall 11: 74% of students passed quiz on conversion of fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages.
Fall 11 : 89% of students passed quiz on conversions between measuring systems.
Fall 11: 89% of students passed the weekly quiz on time conversion.
Fall 11: 58% of students
Use of Results
Fall 11: Criteria met. Consider stressing this area more in class and having students solve problems in class in this area.
Increase to 60% next semester.
Fall 11: Criteria met.
Fall 11: Criteria met. Consider more practice on reading drug labels in class. Increase to 60% next semester.
Fall 11: Criteria met.
Fall 11: Criteria met and exceeded.
Fall 11: Criteria met and exceeded.
Fall 11: Criteria met. Consider

2 appropriate equipment for medication, dosage and method of administration.
8. Calculate dosages for oral, parenteral, and intravenous drugs for administration to children and adults.
Embed questions in weekly quiz.
Criteria: 55% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to recognizing and selecting appropriate equipment for medication, dosage and method of administration.
Means:
Embed questions in final exam.
Criteria: 60% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to calculation of medication dosages for children and adults. passed weekly quiz on equipment for administration. having students work in small groups in class with syringes and medicine cups for more practice.
Increase to 60% next semester.
Fall 11: 63% of students passed comprehensive final exam on dosage calculation.
Fall 11: Criteria met. Hold review session before exam next semester.

Date: June 2011
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Institutional
Learning Outcomes
2
Course Intended
Outcomes
1. Classify the notation that specifies the dosage, route, and frequency of the medication to be administered.
1
1
2
2
2. Interpret physician orders and medication administration records.
3. Interpret drug labels accurately.
4. Convert among fractions, decimals, ratios and percentages.
5. Convert between metric, apothecary, and household equivalents.
Means of Assessment and Criteria for Success Summary of Data Collected
Means:
Embed problems in weekly quiz.
Criteria: 50% of the class will correctly compute embedded problems related to dosage, route and frequency of medications to be administered
Means:
Embed questions in weekly quiz. Criteria:
50% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to physician orders and MARs.
Means:
Embed questions in weekly quiz. Criteria:
50% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to reading drug labels correctly.
Means:
Embed questions weekly quiz. Criteria: 50% of the class will correctly answer 75% of embedded problems relating to converting among fractions, decimals, ratios and percentages.
Spring 11: 90% of students passed quiz #4
Spring 11: 53% of students passed quiz #5
Spring 11: 53% of students passed quiz #5
Spring 11: 41/58 (70%) of the students achieved a score of 75% (15/20 or more questions answered correctly) on chapters 1 and 2.
Spring 11 : 35/58 (60%) of the students scored at or above
80% on the quiz related to measurements
Use of Results
Spring 11: Criteria were met and exceeded.
Spring 11: Criteria were met.
Spring 11: Criteria were met.
Spring 11: Criteria met and exceeded.
Consider increasing success criteria for Fall 11 to 60%.
Students corrected their mistakes on the week 1 and 2 quizzes and a
Tutoring session was held after class.
Spring 11: Criteria was met and exceeded. To increase to 60%
Criteria next semester.
Specifically request students read chapter before class.
2
2
6. Convert between military and traditional time.
7. Recognize and select appropriate equipment for medication, dosage and method of administration.
Means:
Embed questions in weekly quiz. Criteria:
50% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to converting between metric, apothecary, and household equivalents.
Means:
Embed questions in weekly quiz. Criteria:
50% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to converting between military and traditional time.
Means:
Embed questions in weekly quiz. Criteria:
50% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to recognizing and selecting appropriate equipment for medication, dosage and method of administration.
Spring 11: On weekly quiz of
Chapter 6, 52/59 students
(91%) of the students scored above 75%
Spring 11: Midterm exam was used as there was not a weekly quiz on this content.
47/57 students (80%) scored
75% or higher on embedded questions.
Spring 11: Criteria met and exceeded
Spring 11: Criteria met

2 8. Calculate dosages for oral, parenteral, and intravenous drugs for administration to children and adults.
Means:
Embed questions in weekly quiz. Criteria:
50% of the class will correctly interpret embedded questions related to calculation of medication dosages for children and adults.
Spring 11: Because of schedule change, quiz not given. Questions were imbedded in final exam. 29/57 passed the final exam (50%)
Spring 11: Criteria met.