Chapter 1
The Role of the Advanced
Practice Nurse Practitioner
as Prescriber
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Introduction
Roles and responsibilities
Registered nurses
Non-nurse practitioner advanced practice nurses (Non-NP APNs)
Physician assistants
Nurse practitioners (NPs)
NP as prescriber
Advanced knowledge
Clinical judgment
Prescription writing
Collaboration with other providers
Current issues and trends
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Roles and Responsibilities
RNs
Non-NP APNs
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Roles and Responsibilities: NPs
All states have title protection for NPs.
The Board of Nursing regulates practice.
Five states have joint oversight with the Medical Board.
Scope of Practice is determined by NP license.
In 26 states NPs are totally autonomous.
Twenty-one states have independent prescribing.
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