APRN Regulatory Comparisons
Post a comparison of at least two APRN board of nursing regulations in your state/region with those of at least one other state/region
State A (Example: California, USA)
- Scope of Practice:
- Autonomous Practice: APRNs in California have full practice authority, allowing them to independently diagnose, treat, and manage patient care.
- Collaborative Agreements: No requirement for physician collaboration or supervision for APRNs to practice.
- Prescriptive Authority:
- Drug Schedule: APRNs in California can prescribe medications independently, including controlled substances (Schedules II-V).
- Formulary Authority: Allowed to manage and prescribe from a formulary.
- Education and Certification:
- Advanced Education: Requires a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited program.
- Certification: APRNs must be certified by a national certifying body in their specialty area.
State B (Example: Texas, USA)
- Scope of Practice:
- Supervised Practice: APRNs in Texas have limited practice authority and must have a supervisory or collaborative agreement with a physician to practice.
- Restricted Activities: Certain advanced practices, such as diagnosing and managing complex conditions, may…
State A (Example: California, USA)
- Scope of Practice:
- Autonomous Practice: APRNs in California have full practice authority, allowing them to independently diagnose, treat, and manage patient care.
- Collaborative Agreements: No requirement for physician collaboration or supervision for APRNs to practice.
- Prescriptive Authority:
- Drug Schedule: APRNs in California can prescribe medications independently, including controlled substances (Schedules II-V).
- Formulary Authority: Allowed to manage and prescribe from a formulary.
- Education and Certification:
- Advanced Education: Requires a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited program.
- Certification: APRNs must be certified by a national certifying body in their specialty area. (APRN Regulatory Comparisons)
State B (Example: Texas, USA)
- Scope of Practice:
- Supervised Practice: APRNs in Texas have limited practice authority and must have a supervisory or collaborative agreement with a physician to practice.
- Restricted Activities: Certain advanced practices, such as diagnosing and managing complex conditions, may…
