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Can a registered nurse prescribe birth control pills?
A nurse practitioner or nurse midwife can prescribe birth control pills, but an RN with no further credentials cannot prescribe birth control pills in the US.
Does the medical act in Connecticut allow registered nurses to prescribe birth control?
No, a registered nurse cannot prescribe birth control or any other medications in the United States. Only doctors, nurse practitioners, or nurse midwives can prescribe medications.
Can a nurse practitioner prescribe adderal?
Nurse practitioners can prescribe Adderall and related medications in most states; contact your state's Board of Nursing regarding the law in your state.
What is drugs can a nurse practitioner prescribe?
In the US, a nurse practitioner can prescribe all legend drugs and many controlled drugs depending on state law. Contact your board of nursing for information specific to your location.
Can a nurse practitioner licensed in Georgia administer a diaphragm?
Yes, a trained nurse practitioner in Georgia can fit and prescribe a diaphragm.
Does the Medical Practice Act in your state allow a registered nurse to prescribe birth control pills for patients?
The Medical Practice Act in New York does not allow RNs to prescribe birth control pills unless they have additional licensing (e.g. nurse practitioner, nurse midwife).
Can nurses prescribe drugs?
Nurses who have attained advanced practice education (usually in the form of a Masters or Doctorate) and have appropriate board certifications are able to prescribe medication in most states as nurse practitioners. In some states nurse practitioners can prescribe independently and autonomously, in others they can only prescribe when working with a medical doctor. RNs and LVNs who do not hold advanced practice degrees and certifications do not prescribe, but they often dispense medication based upon a physician's orders.
What are benefits of Nurse Practitioners?
To be able to diagnose and prescribe. You can then practice on your own, ie. clinic.
Which professionals can prescribe medications when state law permits?
When state law permits, physician's assistants and nurse practitioners are professionals who can prescribe medications in addition to doctors.
Can a professional counselor prescribe medications in Ohio?
No. Only a licensed physician can prescribe medications in Ohio (or a nurse practitioner or physician assistant working under a licensed physician).
Can a Nurse practitioner prescribe Medical Marijuana?
Not unless they have legally acquired a prescription pad.
RN looking to be certified in inserting an iv?
In order for any nurse to become certified in IVs, they have to take Phlebotomy classes. Check local community colleges for courses.
