Can NPs write fertility drugs?

linearthinker, DNP, RN · Apr 28, 2011

yes..

nurseprnRN, BSN, RN · Apr 28, 2011

Yes. That's what "prescriptive authority" means.

SusGob711 · Apr 28, 2011

Thanks--does the authority only extend to CNM, FNPs, and WHNPs?

SusGob711 · Apr 28, 2011

Whowland-- NPs have restrictions and regulations regarding their prescriptive authority so my question regarded whether they have any restrictions on writing fertility drugs. Thanks anyways.

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Apr 28, 2011

Whowland-- NPs have restrictions and regulations regarding their prescriptive authority so my question regarded whether they have any restrictions on writing fertility drugs. Thanks anyways.

check with your states Board of nursing and prescribing laws........they vary state to state.

LegzRN · Apr 28, 2011

Per the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act:

(1) Gold compounds.

(2) Heavy metal antagonists.

(3) Radioactive agents.

(4) Oxytocics.

(5) Schedule I controlled substances as defined by section 4 of The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act (35 P. S. 780-104).

(d) Restrictions on CRNP prescribing and dispensing practices are as follows:

(1) A CRNP may write a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance for up to a 30-day supply as identified in the collaborative agreement.

(2) A CRNP may prescribe a Schedule III or IV controlled substance for up to a 90 day supply as identified in the collaborative agreement.

(e) A CRNP may not delegate prescriptive authority.

Whispera, MSN, RN · Apr 28, 2011

Why is this important to you? just wondering....

I'm a CNS in Indiana and could prescribe anything...not that I would, but I wasn't restricted...

redessa · Apr 28, 2011

It really depends on where you are. My mother is an FNP and in her state she cannot prescribe fertility drugs.

SusGob711 · Apr 29, 2011

Whispera--Just considering graduate school. I'm very interested in women's health and I'm torn regarding which program I should pursue, be it WHNP, CNM, or FMP. I've been researching their respective scopes of practice and I was wondering whether infertility was something NPs addressed as well (not just MDs/DOs). Just trying to decide which program & subsequent career would best suite me and make me the happiest :)

platon20 · Apr 29, 2011

The only NPs who should be writing scripts for fertility drugs are those who work with MDs who specialize in REI (reproductive/endocrine medicine) who have special training beyond the usual OB/GYN stuff. IN that context, yes, NPs can script for clomid.

However, it is GROSSLY IRRESPONSIBLE AND BORDERLINE NEGLIGENCE for anybody other than somebody who works at an REI clinic to script these drugs, that goes for both MDs and NPs. I would NEVER allow a family practice NP to script these drugs, just as I would never allow a pediatrician MD to script them either. Its dangerous and foolish for those without special training to get involved.

linearthinker, DNP, RN · Apr 29, 2011

I don't think that opinion is widely held.