Question Answered step-by-step A major part the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner’srole is… A major part the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner’s role is to prescribe medication. To avoid delays in prescription orders and prevent medication errors, it is important to learn how to accurately write prescriptions for various medications and in various forms. This Blackboard assignment is ongoing throughout the semester and consists of the following:1. Review and post information as to NJ State law regarding NP privilege to prescribe, authorizing agencies, steps to license and registration (CDS & DEA).2. Review rules on prescribing controlled substances – https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/faq/prescriptions.htm#rx-1 3. Search for articles on best practices in prescription writing and post your findings with citations.4. Collect sample prescriptions by transferring information to your blank prescription pad found in your practicum site.5. Review the states that allow for independent practice – https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/state/state-practice-environment Health Science Science Nursing NURS 6502 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)