Can a nurse practicioner write a prescription?

Can a nurse practicioner write a prescription?

Thanks!

Re: Can a nurse practicioner write a prescription?

I believe so! I believe the last time I was in the ER I had an NP. Its nice how in the ER they tell you that the person treating you is not a DR!! I guess I should have looked at her tag!!

Re: Can a nurse practicioner write a prescription?

Yes they can

Re: Can a nurse practicioner write a prescription?

Good because I am seeing one instead of my regular Dr. (or else I would have to wait 1 month for an appointment).

Re: Can a nurse practicioner write a prescription?

yes they can my friends mom is one

Re: Can a nurse practicioner write a prescription?

They sure can and to be totally honost with you they sometimes are better to see, they have seen it all.

Re: Can a nurse practicioner write a prescription?

They definitely can, but the one time I saw one instead of my gyn she wrote me my BC and I had a problem with that prescription. When I called back to ask, she said she couldn't help and forwarded my question to a real doctor...