Overview
Describe the scope of practice for nurse practitioners in your virginia:
Describe protocol requirements.
Discuss NP prescriptive authority in the state(virginia) in which you intend to practice.
Explain regulations related to prescribing controlled substances in the state(virginia) in which you intend to practice.
Describe additional requirements related to controlled substances.
Identify the practice environment in the state(virginia) where you will practice as a Nurse Practitioner (NP): full (autonomous), reduced, or restricted NP practice. Define what full (autonomous), reduced, or restricted NP practice means.