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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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