Medication administration + Sub Cut and Drug Calculations

Medication Administration, Subcutaneous Injections & Drug Calculations - Micro-Course This self-paced micro-course is designed to build confidence and accuracy in medication administration, subcutaneous injections, and drug calculations, with a strong focus on New Zealand nursing practice and OSCE expectations. The course covers safe medication administration principles, the Five Rights and Three Checks, prescription interpretation, documentation, and time management strategies for OSCE medication stations. You will revise core drug calculation skills, including metric conversions, dosage calculations for adults and children, IV fluid rate calculations, and high-risk medication checks. Subcutaneous medication administration is explored in detail, including insulin safety, second-checker processes, blood glucose monitoring, injection technique, and post-administration care in line with New Zealand guidelines. Short teaching videos, step-by-step worked examples, and OSCE-style practice scenarios allow you to apply calculations, verbalise safety checks, and practice structured medication administration under time pressure. This micro-course is ideal for nursing students, overseas nurses preparing for the NZ OSCE, and registered nurses wanting to refresh medication safety, calculation accuracy, and subcutaneous administration skills.