Specialties CNS
Published Dec 21, 2009
Are they the same in California? Does anyone know? Can CNS also prescribe meds, diagnose, etc?
delphiniumRN
22 Posts
I know the a CNS in psych can prescribe once they fufill all requirements.
elkpark
14,633 Posts
That depends on what state you're talking about ...
I thought the OP was from MA. You are absolutely right.
Lorien_LPN
33 Posts
In oklahoma CNS's can apply for prescriptive authority within their specialities
dbb37128
28 Posts
Does anyone know the status of CNS in Tennessee? I've tried to research this, but I cannot find specific wording that explains whether or not CNS have prescriptive authority, ability to diagnose, interpret tests, etc. I did find info that stated CNS were included in the APN category, but not much else info,
Thanks,
Deb
traumaRUs, MSN, APRN
88 Articles; 21,250 Posts
If you can't find any info on the TN BON website (and I perused it too) you might need to call or email them.
Does anyone know the status of CNS in Tennessee? I've tried to research this, but I cannot find specific wording that explains whether or not CNS have prescriptive authority, ability to diagnose, interpret tests, etc. I did find info that stated CNS were included in the APN category, but not much else info,Thanks,Deb
I know that psych CNSs are eligible for Rx authority (if they meet the educational requirements and apply for the expensive certificate from the TN BON), but I don't know if that applies to other specialties as well.