So with the start of pharmacology we began brushing up on our math skills. Kicking it off with calculating dosages. Now I took every advanced math class during high school. The previous college level math wasn't easy either, but I might have created a minor dependence on the "calculator." Apparently being on the "calc" as I'm putting it, drastically decreases your ability to navigate even elementary math problems. Setting up the proper equation is very simple, but who knew that one should remember how to divide long handed. I'm limping a bit without the "calc" as my crutch. But a few more problems and I should be fine. After the lovely spring break that I'm enjoying we shall break into calculating drip rates.
As I look around our classroom and watch the struggling students I can't help but notice that they are almost always the youngest of the class. I'm saddened by the implications this brings to light. I hope that this does not highlight the inadequacies of the current educational systems in place to teach our younger generations. Just some food for thought.
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