Why is mastering drug calculations important for nurses?

When nurses are prepared and know the key conversion factors, they will be less anxious about the calculation involved. This is vital to accuracy, regardless of which formula or method is employed.
Knowing the skill of drug calculation makes a nurse more confident of her abilities as a healthcare professional and she is able to perform her duties more responsibly and with commitment

Medication calculation skills also make it possible to correctly interpret the instructions written by a physician