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NR 661 Week 8 State Specific Prescribing Laws/NR 661 Week 8 State Specific Prescribing Laws Independent prescribing (also called "prescriptive authority") is the ability of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to prescribe, without limitation, legend (prescription) and controlled drugs, devices, adjunct health/medical services, durable medical goods, and other equipment and supplies. Independent prescribing does not require collaboration with a physician and is a key element of scope o...