Vewing a job offer (which are rare these days) I ran across a PRN at a hostpital. What actually does a PRN do?

"as needed'. Typically written on prescriptions such as "1 T(with dot over it) BID PRN which translates to:

1 tablet twice a day as needed

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Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid

"as needed'. Typically written on prescriptions such as "1 T(with dot over it) BID PRN which translates to:

1 tablet twice a day as needed

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Of course! Thank you!

It is an employee who works on an as needed basis. Many hospitals are going to this now.

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Originally Posted by J_9

It is an employee who works on an as needed basis. Many hospitals are going to this now.

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[B]Thank you for your reply. I love you're icon! Is a PRN part or all of the clerical staff

PRN is usually the nursing staff. We have full time nurses, part time nurses and PRN nurses who only work a couple of times a month or whenever our staffing is low due to illness or an increase in census.

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Originally Posted by J_9

PRN is usually the nursing staff. We have full time nurses, part time nurses and PRN nurses who only work a couple of times a month or whenever our staffing is low due to illness or an increase in census.

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:rolleyes:Thank you again. It makes me feel better knowing and I had no one to ask.