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. […]