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Prescriptive authority for advanced nurse practitioners: a blue-print for action.

M A Faucher

    Journal of Pediatric Health Care : Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
    |January 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nurse practitioners are pursuing prescriptive authority across 35 states. This guide outlines the legislative steps for nurse practitioners to gain prescribing rights, navigating state-specific processes from planning to enactment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Policy
    • Nursing Practice
    • Legal Studies

    Background:

    • Nurse practitioners nationwide prioritize gaining prescriptive authority.
    • Prescriptive authority is a key legislative goal for advancing nursing roles.
    • State-level regulations significantly impact the process of obtaining prescribing rights.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the legal pathways utilized by nurse practitioners in 35 states to achieve prescriptive authority.
    • To provide a comprehensive, step-by-step legislative guide for nurse practitioners seeking prescribing rights.
    • To demystify the state-specific legislative processes involved in obtaining prescriptive authority.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of legal avenues used by nurse practitioners in 35 states.

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  • Development of a sequential outline of the legislative process.
  • Review of state-by-state regulatory differences for prescriptive authority.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified diverse legal strategies employed by nurse practitioners to secure prescriptive authority.
    • Documented variations in state-regulated legislative procedures.
    • Created a practical roadmap for legislative advocacy.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse practitioners are actively engaged in legislative efforts to expand their scope of practice.
    • Understanding and navigating state-specific legislative processes is crucial for obtaining prescriptive authority.
    • The provided outline serves as a valuable resource for nurse practitioners pursuing prescribing rights.