Degree Name
Nursing Practice, DNP
Publication Date
9-22-2025
First Advisor
Lisa Drake
Second Advisor
Kristie Givens
Abstract
Medication dosage calculation errors remain a persistent concern in nursing education and practice, often tied to inconsistent teaching methods that leave students unsure and underprepared. Dimensional analysis (DA) has been shown to improve accuracy and confidence in solving dosage problems, yet many faculty have not received structured training in this method. To address that gap, a quality improvement (QI) project introduced a six-week DA training program for nursing faculty in a pre-licensure program. The initiative was guided by the Roy Adaptation Model and Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory, with change supported through Kotter’s 8-Step Model and the Plan-Do-Study-Act framework. Using a quasi-experimental, one-group pre- and post-test design, 10 faculty participants completed a DA Quiz and the Nursing Self-Efficacy for Mathematics (NSE-Math) tool before and after the training. Results showed clear gains: DA Quiz scores increased from (M = 6.40, SD = 1.20) to (M = 8.90, SD = 0.70); t = -6.89, p = < .001; and self-efficacy scores rose from (M = 8.11, SD = 1.17 to (M = 9.32, SD = 0.67); t = -5.82, p <.001. Participants described the training as practical, relevant, and confidence-building. The small, single-site sample limits generalizability. However, the project demonstrates that faculty who receive structured, evidence-based training in DA strengthen their teaching consistency. This better prepares students for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and ultimately contributes to safer patient care.
Rights Management
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Recommended Citation
McDonald, Kimberly, "Quality Improvement Project Enhancing Nursing Faculty Competency in Dimensional Analysis: A Quality Improvement Initiative" (2025). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 224.
https://arch.astate.edu/dnp-projects/224
