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Yes, nurse practitioners can write prescriptions in California.

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What nurse practitioner do?

I see a nurse practitioner on a regular basis. A nurse practitioner is able to write out prescriptions to patients, and complete physical exams on patients.


Can a nurse practitioner write a prescription for medicare billing?

Nurse practitioners can write prescriptions for patients with Medicare.


Can a nurse practitioner write prescriptions with out being supervised bt a physician?

Only if they are an advanced practice registered nurse and only if their state of practice permits it, i.e. a nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or certified registered nurse anesthetists.


Can a nurse practitioner write prescriptions for Viagra?

Yes, a nurse practitioner can write a prescription for Viagra. Just as with physicians, however, he or she may not normally do so in his or her practice. (For example, it's hard to imagine a pediatric nurse practitioner writing a prescription for Viagra.)


How much does a family nurse practitioner make per hour?

A family nurse practitioner is someone who is able to diagnose and write prescriptions. However, he or she is not an MD, but a highly trained nurse. The rate of pay varies depending on where they are.


Can a nurse practitioner write a prescription for depression medication?

Yes, nurse practitioners can write prescriptions for antidepressants. Whether they will or not depends on their specialty, training, and practice site, just as with physicians.


Can a nurse practitioner write a narcotic prescription?

Yes, nurse practitioners with appropriate training and licensing can write prescriptions for narcotics in most states. Contact your state board of nursing for information specific to your location.


Can Registered Nurse write prescriptons?

No, someone who is solely an RN cannot write out a prescription. However, an advanced practice registered nurse (i.e. a nurse practitioner, a nurse midwife, or a certified registered nurse anesthetist) may write prescriptions depending upon the state laws governing nursing practice.


What is a obstetrican nurse called?

Obstetrical nurse, if she's a nurse aiding an obstetrician. If she's delivering them herself, then she'd be a nurse obstetrician, just like a nurse practitioner, who often sees patients hinself but is overseen by a doctor who will write any needed prescriptions and the like.


Can a nurse practitioner write prescriptions for xanax?

Writing a prescription is one distinctive difference versus an RN, so it follows that , yes, NP can prescribe any controlled substance like Vicodin.


Who can write prescriptions?

Doctors, physician's assistants and nurse practitioners.


Can a nurse practitioner write a script for physical therapy in the state of Michigan?

No.