NURS 5334-Advanced pharmacology MODULE 1 study guide

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NURS 5334-Advanced pharmacology MODULE 1 study guide 1. What are the BON rules and regulations for prescriptive authority for the advance practice nurse? Prescriptive authority is the legal ri... ght to prescribe drugs. Full prescriptive authority affords the legal right to prescribe independently and without limitation. Limitations are generally tied to oversight by a doctor of medicine (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO) as part of the provider's scope of practice. Recall that there are two components of prescriptive authority: (1) the right to prescribe independently and (2) the right to prescribe without limitation. The provider who prescribes independently is not subject to rules requiring physician supervision or collaboration. The provider who prescribes without limitation may prescribe any drugs, including controlled drugs, with the exception of Schedule I drugs which have no current medical use. APRNs are educated to practice and prescribe independently without supervision; however, some state laws require that they practice in collaboration with or under the supervision of a physician. In these situations, some physicians limit the types of drugs that the APRN can prescribe. State laws may place additional restrictions with regard to controlled drugs. The possession of full prescriptive authority requires a somber responsibility. Whether you are reading this book as a student or as a practicing provider, it is essential to recognize the full obligation this requires. The safe and competent practice of prescribing and managing medications requires a sound understanding of drugs and the conditions that they are used to manage. Application Forms - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse CONTINUED......... [Show More]

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