Desired Over Have Dosage Calculations for Nursing Students and Nurses NCLEX

RegisteredNurseRN
RegisteredNurseRN
420,994
0
Published 2022-04-06
"Desired Over Have" is one method used to solve dosage calculation problems while in nursing school, NCLEX, or on the job. The "Desire Over Have" method is also sometimes referred to as the formula method.

Dosage Calculations Quiz: www.registerednursern.com/desired-over-have-exampl…

Notes: www.registerednursern.com/desired-over-have-formul…

When solving dosage calculations using "Desired Over Have" (the formula method), you divide the desired dose by what you have on hand, and you then multiply by the quantity to find the dose you will administer.

The formula looks like this: Desired/Have x Quantity = Dose Given

Many students struggle with dosage calculations / nursing school math. However, there are multiple ways to solve problems, so if you struggle with this method, you might want to try dimensional analysis to solve dosage calculations:    • Insulin Drip Calculation (Nursing Mat...  

Website: www.registerednursern.com/
More Videos:    • Dopamine IV Drip Calculation & Nursin...  
Nursing Gear: teespring.com/stores/register...
Instagram: www.instagram.com/registerednursern_com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RegisteredNurseRNs
Twitter: twitter.com/NursesRN

Popular Playlists:

NCLEX Reviews:    • NCLEX Study Strategies  
Fluid & Electrolytes:    • Fluid and Electrolytes Nursing  
Nursing Skills:    • Nursing Skills Videos  
All Comments (21)