Can NP's self prescribe?

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I was wondering if anyone knows or has prescribed themselves anything? Are there any laws that prohibit this or is it simply an ethical dilemma? Does it vary from State to State? Im thinking meds, vaccines and labs/xrays etc. Thanks in advance.

I would venture this was the offending comment.

I was talking about in restrictive states though, where the agreement is required. So if that is the offending comment I certainly didn't intend for it to be. As I said, I was referring to the example that had been previously posted, which was revealed to be a PA.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

@juan - we'll I can't locate something in IL specific to APNs. However, my feeling (and only my feeling) is that if they (the state of IL) prosecute PAs for this I don't wish to be the test case for APNs.

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.
Juan, I'm very confused as to why you just responded to me in such a hostile manner. In the previous comment, you stated you weren't sure "how it came up" and I was giving you my viewpoint. I don't know if you misunderstood my comment or what, but I don't think having a constructive conversation and putting forth my views on an issue amounts to "schooling you" on NP issues, especially when I thought I was answering a question you just asked in your previous comment.

OK, we do need to move on and focus on the topic. All I'm saying is that you did not need to state the obvious. I get it.

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