APRN Prescriptive Authority Overview

APRN Prescriptive Authority

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) can have different levels of prescriptive authority.
• Independent prescriptive authority means an APRN can prescribe medications without supervision from a physician.
• This is contrasted with limited authority, where restrictions apply to the types of medications that can be prescribed.
• Full authority implies complete freedom to prescribe medication without any limitations.
• In this scenario, the APRN's prescriptive authority is described as independent because no physician supervision is mandated by the state, allowing the APRN to prescribe medications independently.

Explore the different levels of prescriptive authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). This quiz covers independent, limited, and full authority, shedding light on the implications of each type of prescriptive power. Test your knowledge on the regulations governing APRN practice and medication prescription.