2010

 Contributed by Nawshin Ali, Esquire

(412) 594-5530, nali@tuckerlaw.com

Certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) in Pennsylvania now have expanded authority in prescribing drugs due to amendments to the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (49 Pa.Code Ch. 21) effective as of December 12, 2009.

CRNPs can now prescribe Schedule II controlled substances

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