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I think nurse practitioners should be able to do this. In PA they are allowed to - I'm not sure about other places. I don't think doctors have a right to question these regulation, we all know that there is a high incidence of them prescribing medications because they are more interested in perks from pharma companies than with the patients well-being.

I think the NPs could handle the whole process a lot better!!

NPs can prescirbie in every state now. GA was the last to give in.

Legislatively this is going to/and is going to be an arm wrestling match between the American Medical Association and the world of Nursing (NPs). I have to tell you, going from writing verbal orders to handing out a script with your name on it is SCARY. Like physicians, however, NPs are generally good at what they do and most of the time have the education and experience to prescribe. However! And I may be stoned with big rocks for saying this, I believe that as we gain more and more autonomy in prescribing rights (as the requirements for Collaborative Agreement are loosened) as a profession, we must prove that the education in pharmacology is EQUIVALENT to what physicians receive.

*gets off soap box*

Now I finally realize something if you are a woman with less responsibilty and great intellectual ability you might want to take on that added responsibility but remember with prescribing meds comes added challenges.BUt I say save yourself the trouble let the big boys do it(ha ha ha ).Its nice to be free.