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Chapter 1 What Is a Nurse Practitioner?
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1. Are NPs now considered “prescribers”?
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ANS. For the purpose of obtaining a DEA number for (ordering) Schedule II, III, IV, V the
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2. Does the NP need a furnishing number issued by the BRN to obtain a DEA number?
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ANS. Yes, an nurse practitioner furnishing number is required to obtain a DEA number for S
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thout BRN certification may subject their RN license to possible discipline.
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5. Can a nurse practitioner function in the emergency department?
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6. What are the roles of a Family Nurse Practitioner?
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ANS. Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) are graduate-educated, nationally-
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Chapter 1 What Is a Nurse Practitioner?
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1. Are NPs now considered “prescribers”?
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2. Does the NP need a furnishing number issued by the BRN to obtain a DEA number?
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5. Can a nurse practitioner function in the emergency department?
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6. What are the roles of a Family Nurse Practitioner?
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