Vol. 8, Issue 5 (2019)

Purpose: The study was aiming to assess the knowledge level regarding pediatric drug calculation of the nurses in selected hospitals of Pune city.

Material and Method: A descriptive study was conducted, using 22 items structured questionnaire. Hundred (100) staff nurses working in Pediatric Department were chosen for the study through non-probability purposive sampling technique.

Result: the obtained result data revealed that, maximum participants (39%) were from the age group of 26-30 years, majority of participants (69%) were staff nurses had general nursing and midwifery educational qualification, regarding total clinical work experience, (37%) the participants were with less than 3 years, In pediatric work experience majority of participant were (59%) were less than 3 years’ experience, maximum (61%) participants were not attended any workshop or conference on pediatric drug calculation. Results also revealed that maximum 59% participants scored average, 24% participants scored well and 17% participants scored poor knowledge. The knowledge mean score was 11.2. There is no significant association found with knowledge score and selected demographic characteristics of staff nurses working in pediatric department.

Conclusion: From the above findings, the researcher concluded that there is great need for improving the knowledge level in nurses because the average knowledge is not good knowledge. Researcher also recommends for nurses to attend in-service education, workshops or conference related to pediatric drug calculation to enhance the knowledge regarding pediatric drug calculation. Knowledge is continuous progression which requires reinforcement and re-education of fresh and changing practice to keep nurses update and knowledgeable.