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    Oct 27, 2008, 06:15 AM
    What is a PRN
    Vewing a job offer (which are rare these days) I ran across a PRN at a hostpital. What actually does a PRN do?
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    Oct 27, 2008, 07:06 AM

    "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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    Oct 27, 2008, 07:31 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid View Post
    "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
    Of course! Thank you!
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    Oct 27, 2008, 09:17 AM
    It is an employee who works on an as needed basis. Many hospitals are going to this now.
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    Oct 27, 2008, 12:55 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by J_9 View Post
    It is an employee who works on an as needed basis. Many hospitals are going to this now.
    [B]Thank you for your reply. I love you're icon! Is a PRN part or all of the clerical staff
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    Oct 27, 2008, 01:47 PM
    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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    Oct 27, 2008, 02:38 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by J_9 View Post
    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.

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

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