Should nurse practioners be allowed to write prescriptions?

control · Sep 19, 2005

Yes! :)

Editorial Team / Admin · Sep 19, 2005

I am a new nursing student and I am curious to know opinions about this topic. Thanks for any replies!!!

Hello, stephcollier,

I see you have issues regarding this?

Yes, we have prescription privileges. Why?

Trauma Columnist · Sep 19, 2005

Of course. This is covered under each states' advanced practice nursing act. Curious - why do you ask? You can check your state's BON website to find out what applies in your particular state.

mitchsmom · Sep 19, 2005

Yes!

SE_BSN_RN, BSN · Sep 19, 2005

Of course! Why would you ask? Are you an NP student yourself?

Jo Dirt · Sep 19, 2005

They most definitely should, and *do*, as far as I know.

babynursewannab · Sep 19, 2005

The Good 'Ol Boy network here in Georgia certainly doesn't think so.

I believe we may be the last state without privilages.

My opinion? Yes they should have privilages.

**canoehead, BSN, RN** · Sep 19, 2005

If they couldn't write prescriptions what would be the point of becoming an NP? Why would anyone pay them more if they didn't have more ability to treat?

prmenrs, RN · Sep 19, 2005

I went to one for years and, yes, she wrote Rx's. If it was "controlled", she went to one of the attendings in the clinic, and they wrote it on the triplicate form.

mattsmom81 · Sep 20, 2005

If this question is asked of many docs, the answer would likely be 'no', but like Canoehead said...that's what NP's do and why they went to school so long to do it. :)

DutchgirlRN, ASN, RN · Sep 20, 2005

I go to two different doctors that have NP's. In one office the doctor co-signs the Rx in the other office the NP signs it and no co-signer. I have alot of faith in both of the NP's. I think I feel secure also because I am an RN and I can question any Rx that I don't feel is appropriate. If I were a lay person it might scare me to have an NP write me an Rx and it not be co-signed.

I have a good friend at work who I love dearly. She is graduating as an NP in May. Although I love her I have to honestly say she is not the brightest crayon in the box. I can't believe some of the questions she comes to me with. I think her being a NP is scary. It's not just me other co-workers have mentioned it too. I won't say anything to her. She may do just great under the direction of a physician.