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Our initial review of PEPID stated "utility abounds for nursing ". What prophetic words! Thanks to the vast professional knowledge of the PEPID RN editorial team, nursing now has a first class point-of-care reference tool. Overview PEPID RN - Clinical Nursing Companion - was developed by a multi-specialty team of nurses to meet the clinical information needs of professionals in all specialties and practice settings at the point of care.
Downloading and installing The only glitch during installation was remedied by the astute guidance of their support team. This involved following directions very closely downloading the correct version for the appropriate handheld. Point and click technology can have drawbacks in the Microsoft environment. Once completed, PEPID RN runs smoothly. With a few trials, even the novice can easily search and receive the appropriate reference data. Features The 1500 nursing presentations include diagnoses, pathophysiology, dispositions, alternative modalities and interactions, dosing, IV drip rates and adverse reactions. Within each category, a link exists to explore further referential information. Once a topic is entered by entering key alphabetical leads, the speed factor for access takes over by a responsive scroll bar. Ah, but that is not the end of the program. You can access approximately 1400 medication files with both brand and generic names listed. The cross reference for subcategories is one of the best I have viewed. The editorial team had superb insight into providing point and click links by underlining key words. Simply click the stylus on the corresponding link and off you go to the next category. The search index contains all key words and topics that are sorted alphabetically and that will allow the user to find the links and open the appropriate detail. Any new user should select INDEX from the bottom of the screen, and then click PEPID at the top for the table of contents which will provide invaluable directions.
Minimum Requirements Requirements include the ability to use your PC or laptop in case you have not purchased a handheld yet. Memory-4000K's and I would recommend that you have at least an 8MB handheld. The application is downloadable for either the Palm OS or Windows CE/Pocket PC. For those wanting to use their memory cards for storage, a special add on program (like PowerRun) is necessary for Palm 500 series and Sony Clie. It is anticipated that future versions will eliminate the need for secondary program add ons. Owners of Handspring devices can easily place PEPID RN on memory cards by following the simple instructions on the PEPID website. Pricing Pricing is quite reasonable for their subscription which includes free updates via the internet. As an added Free bonus PEPID is offering a metric unit conversion to conventional units category including the S.I. unit conversion along with the Canadian Drug trade names. You can choose from the following subscriptions:
For the price of just one grande espresso (can't you tell I live in Starbucks land!) you can have a full year subscription to PEPID RN that will augment your vast knowledge base in nursing and provide you with a reference tool to improve quality care. In today's world of mandates for medical error reduction, nursing professionals will recognize the utility and potential of this database. Think of it as the 5MCC ( 5 Minute Clinical Consult) for nursing! All in all I can personally recommend PEPID RN to all RNs who require a comprehensive and up-to-date resource at their fingertips. By: Sylvia Suszka Hildebrandt,
RN, BS, MN, ARNP, CCNI, Editor PDA cortex Get your copy of PEPID RN for the Palm OS here and for the Pocket PC here A complete listing of PEPID products is available here
Related links: Review of PEPID
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