Medication Administration and Dosage Calculation Exam Policy

(Updated CUAM 2025)

Students must adhere to the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing policy, Clinical Facility policy, and/or the State Regulations in the administration of medications.

1. A medication dosage calculation test is required in each semester when students will be passing medication. 
2. Students must pass a practice medication dosage calculation test with a score of 100% before taking the official medication dosage test. 
3. Students are required to pass the official medication dosage calculation test with a score of at least 90% in order to administer medications in the clinical setting. 
4. Two retakes are allowed. 
5. If the student does not achieve a passing score (90%) the student will not be permitted to administer medication. This will result in course failure.  
6. Students may be limited in the medications that they can administer according to the course specific administration guidelines or Clinical Facility policy.
7. All medication administration must be approved and directly observed by the faculty, Registered Nurse, or preceptor. 
8. Students must follow any course-specific guidelines regarding medication administration.