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Independent prescriptive authority The APRN has independent prescriptive authority because the regulating body
does not require that the APRN work under physician supervision.
Full prescriptive authority Full prescriptive authority gives the provider the right to prescribe independently
and without limitation.
Limited authority Limited authority places restrictions on the types of drugs that can be
prescribed.
Factors increasing need for full prescriptive authority Implementation of the Affordable Care Act has increased the number of
individuals with health care coverage, creating the need for more providers with
prescriptive authority.
Inaccessibility of patient care Limiting prescriptive authority for APRNs can create barriers to quality,
affordable, and accessible patient care.
Higher health care costs Limiting prescriptive authority for APRNs may lead to higher health care costs.
Clinical education for APRNs Clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease processes.
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Federal regulations for APRNs Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for APRNs.
National examinations for APRNs National examinations provide validation of the APRN's ability to provide safe
care.
Licensure for APRNs Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
Barriers to patient care Limited prescriptive authority creates numerous barriers to quality, affordable,
and accessible patient care.
APRNs Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who are educated to practice and
prescribe independently without supervision.
National examinations Tests that provide validation of the APRN's ability to provide safe care.
Licensure A process that ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
Limited prescriptive authority A restriction that creates barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible patient
care.
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Prescriptive authority in Virginia Limited prescriptive authority compared to Maine, where certified nurse
practitioners have full authority.
Collaboration with pharmacists Working together to improve positive outcomes for patients through shared
information.
Pharmacists' role in patient care Pharmacists can suggest adequate medication dosing and have additional
information on drug interactions.
Telephone order in emergencies An acceptable action in emergency situations, such as delirium tremens with
seizure activity.
Chronic pain management The process of addressing a patient's ongoing pain, which may include
medication refills.
Delirium tremens A severe form of alcohol withdrawal that may require urgent medical
intervention.
Oxycontin refill request A situation where a patient with chronic pain calls to request a refill on their
medication.
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