How to Change a PRN to a Schedule

Managing medication orders efficiently is crucial for ensuring patient safety and accurate record-keeping. Follow these step-by-step instructions to edit a medication order, adjust PRN settings, and review the updated and older orders.

Note* Given PRN medications when edited, will result in a new order with the Current Time and Date. Please refer to the How to Discontinue a Medication Guide.

Locate the Medication:

  • Navigate to the list of medications for the patient.
  • Identify and select the medication you wish to edit.

Begin the Editing Process:

  • Click on the three dots (ellipsis) next to the selected medication to open the options menu.
  • Select the "Edit" option to begin modifying the medication details.

Adjust PRN Settings:

  • In the medication edit screen, locate the PRN (Pro Re Nata, or "as needed") check-box.
  • Click to activate the PRN option if it applies to the medication.

Set the Frequency:

  • Choose the appropriate frequency for the medication's administration. This determines how often the PRN medication can be given.

Specify the Time of Administration:

  • Set the specific time(s) for when the medication can be administered, either in the morning (AM) or evening (PM).

 Update Instructions and Additional Information:

  • Update the instructions for the medication to reflect any new orders or changes.
  • Review and edit other relevant details, such as the reason for the medication, expiration dates, number of refills, and any vitals that need to be monitored.

Confirm Changes:

  • Carefully review the changes you've made.
  • Check the "I'm Aware of the Changes" box to acknowledge your review.

Save and Review the Updated Information:

  • Save the changes to finalize the updated medication order.
  • Reopen the medication to ensure all changes have been applied correctly.

Review the Order in Med Log:

  • Navigate to the Med Log section to view the updated order in the patient’s medication history.

Review Previous PRN Orders:

  • Click on the PRN section to review any previous orders associated with the medication.

Filter and Discontinue Old Orders:

  • Use the filter and discontinue options to view and manage older medication orders that are no longer active.

Note* Discontinued Medications can be restored if discontinued by mistake.