Prescribing
PRESCRIBING Description also available in video format (attached below), for better experience use your desktop. Prescriptive Role of Nurse Practitioners (Introduction) · Nurse practitioners (NPs) have a crucial role in patient care, which includes the ability to prescribe medications. · This responsibility is granted through legislation and professional practice acts, which vary from region to region. · Their prescriptive authority allows them to assess, diagnose, and manage patient health conditions with the aid of medications. · Nurse practitioners must ensure that they follow established guidelines and maintain patient safety throughout the prescribing process. Legal and Ethical Issues Related to Prescribing Legal Issues : Licensure and Certification : NPs must hold appropriate credentials to legally prescribe medications. Scope of Practice : Prescribing must be in line with the nurse practitioner