What is a prescriptive authority?

Independent prescribing (also called “prescriptive authority”) is the ability of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to prescribe, without limitation, legend (prescription) and controlled drugs, devices, adjunct health/medical services, durable medical goods, and other equipment and supplies.

Who determines prescriptive authority?

state boards of nursing
It is the position of AANP that NP prescriptive authority be solely regulated by state boards of nursing and in accordance with the NP role, education and certification.

How do I find my APNP?

To become an NP, one must be a registered nurse (RN), hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), complete an NP-focused graduate master’s or doctoral nursing program and successfully pass a national NP board certification exam.

Can nurse practitioners prescribe medication in Wisconsin?

Prescriptive Authority Current state regulations under Chapter N 8 of the Wisconsin Board of Nursing Administrative Code permit a certified nurse practitioner to independently prepare prescription orders.

Do you have prescriptive authority as a nurse practitioner?

Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Authority. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners ® (AANP) recognizes that the scope and practice of a nurse practitioner (NP) includes prescribing. Prescribing is not a distinct act outside of or differentiated from NP practice.

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