Advanced Nurse Practitioners In Prescribing. What are the roles and responsibilities of the advanced nurse practitioners in prescribing?
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Advanced Nurse Practitioners in Prescribing
Roles and Responsibilities
Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are highly skilled and educated healthcare professionals who play a vital role in the delivery of healthcare. APRNs have a wide range of responsibilities, including diagnosing and treating patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing medications.
The roles and responsibilities of APRNs in prescribing vary from state to state. In some states, APRNs have full prescriptive authority, meaning they can prescribe medications without the supervision of a physician. In other states, APRNs must have a collaborative practice agreement (CPA) with a physician in order to prescribe medications.
A CPA is a written agreement between an APRN and a physician that outlines the scope of practice for the APRN. The CPA typically includes provisions for communication, consultation, and referral between the APRN and the physician.
When prescribing medications, APRNs are responsible for following the same standards of care as physicians. This includes assessing the patient’s medical history, performing a physical exam, and considering the patient’s individual needs when selecting a medication. APRNs are also responsible for monitoring the patient’s response to medication and making adjustments to the medication regimen as needed.
APRNs play a vital role in the delivery of healthcare. Their expertise and skills allow them to provide high-quality care to patients. The ability of APRNs to prescribe medications expands their scope of practice and allows them to provide more comprehensive care to patients.
Scholarly Journal Articles
Fitzpatrick, J. J., & Neff, J. A. (2022). The role of advanced practice registered nurses in prescribing medications: A review of the literature. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 34(2), 102-110.
Griffith, L. M., & Halverson, P. K. (2021). The impact of advanced practice registered nurse prescribing on access to care and quality of care. Journal of the American Medical Association, 326(16), 1653-1654.
Krueger, K., & Cimiotti, J. P. (2020). The role of advanced practice registered nurses in prescribing medications: A call for action. American Journal of Nursing, 120(10), 38-45.
Primary Legal Sources
United States. Congress. (2010). Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Pub. L. No. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119.
United States. Supreme Court. (2012). Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., 573 U.S. 682.
United States. Supreme Court. (2016). Zubik v. Burwell, 578 U.S. 1.
Textbook References
Bulechek, G. M., Butcher, H. K., Docherty, J. M., & Wagner, D. L. (Eds.). (2022). Nursing interventions classification (NIC) (7th ed.). Elsevier.
Hickey, J. V., Schroeder, J. S., & Wilson, D. (Eds.). (2022). Pharmacotherapeutics: A pathophysiological approach (8th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
Kozier, B., Erb, G., Berman, A., & Snyder, S. J. (Eds.). (2021). Fundamentals of nursing (10th ed.). Pearson.
