Describe the importance of knowing the specific laws in Illinois pertaining to NP prescribing.

Foundation of the Role of the Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber Legal and Professional Issues in Prescribing
Purpose
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) play an important role in diagnosing and treating patients in the primary care setting. Nurse Practitioner laws and regulations as they relate to prescriptive authority are specific to each state. Understanding the regulations for Nurse Practitioner prescribing is essential. The purpose of the activity is to discuss the role of the Nurse Practitioner as a prescriber across the United States.
Requirements:
Respond to the following:
1. Describe the importance of knowing the specific laws in Illinois pertaining to NP prescribing and support your statement with at least 1 scholarly reference*
2. Discuss NP practice in Illinois state, being sure to address:
• Level of NP prescribing autonomy
• Specific laws related to NP prescribing
• Process of obtaining prescriptive authority and requirements for renewal
• Include a reference for your research^
3. Compare and contrast the same criteria as identified in #2 with one other state (besides Illinois) of your choice.