As a FNP, can you practice as a psychiatric or mental health NP? Is there an additional certification required? Would an FNP have to go back to...

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Can APRN work in LTC as a private provider? Such as a private practice I'm not exactly sure what you are asking, but an APRN can practice within...

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Can you provide where in the rules it says APRNs cannot prescribe compounded medications? I must be overlooking it. I’ve read over the rules...

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Can compounded weight loss medications still be prescribed if a patient needs alternate dosing? The name brand medications, even through direct to...

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Why are anonymous complaints allowed? Shouldn't someone with a legitimate concern need to leave their information with the board, even if that...

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To follow-up on the article you wrote in the September 2025 ASBN Update, so although the acts have passed, until the new rules are approved and...

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Research is demonstrating the effectiveness in nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) therapy in the off-label treatment for opioid use disorder,...

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Are non-nursing staff permitted to retrieve medication samples from the sample closet upon request from the provider? Is it okay for non-nursing...

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Can NPs who practice in the hospital write orders for morphine, fentanyl, or similar pain medication? APRNs can prescribe schedule II medications...

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