It’s a question that has been debated in healthcare circles for decades: can registered nurses prescribe medication? You may be surprised to learn that they can, but there are some important caveats.
First things first: no, registered nurses can not prescribe medication. Only nurse practitioners can prescribe medications in certain situations.
And second: no, nurse practitioners cannot just prescribe any medication they want. They must follow specific guidelines and protocols when it comes to prescribing medications.
Keep reading to know in detail if RN can actually prescribe medications.