Notations

appt.

Appointment

aware

Used for stat orders only, where the NUC must immediately, verbally inform the person or department who will carry out the order.

booked

A booking date and time for a diagnostic test has been received.

done

The order has been done; used only when a more specific notation doesn't apply.

drawn

The Lab has drawn a blood specimen for a Lab test; used for stat Lab orders only.

OE

Order entered; the order has been entered into the computer.

Fax'd

The Physicians Order sheet has been faxed to the Pharmacy.

given

Used for stat medication orders only, the nurse writes this notation after giving the medication.

K

Kardex; the order has been transcribed to the patient's Kardex.

MAR

Medication administration record; a medication order has been transcribed to the MAR.

noted

The order has been noted; used only when a more specific notation doesn't apply.

RMO

Requisition made out; a paper requisition has been completed for Lab and Diagnostic orders.

3/12

3 months.

3/52

3 weeks.

3/7

3 days.