Regulatory Requirements for Safe Non-Opioid and Opioid Prescribing Paper

Question

Regulatory Requirements for Safe Non-Opioid and Opioid Prescribing Paper.

The APRN must be knowledgeable of their state’s regulatory laws as it pertains to

prescribing non-scheduled and scheduled medications across the lifespan.

Review state regulations for APRN prescribers in the state in which y0ou live or

the state where you plan to be certified. Review the CDC Interactive Training Series

for Healthcare Providers in Module 1 and Module 4

https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/training/online-training.html

1. Summarize which agency/agencies regulate/oversee APRN prescribing in your

state.

2. Summarize the educational requirements for prescribing as an APRN

3. Differentiate the regulations in your current state and state(s) you are considering

practicing in or a neighboring state.

4. Create an outline of the actions required to prescribe in your identified state.

5. Summarize the Controlled Substances regulations in your state and the process

for obtaining your DEA registration.

6. Summarize the main concepts for CDC Module 1 and Module 4.

7. Conclude the paper describing your plan for implementing safe prescribing

practices as an APRN addressing California state’s regulations and the CDC

Opioid guidelines.

8. Use APA format for your write up and cite any resources/evidence that you

have utilized. The paper is to be 2500-4500 words, excluding title page and

references.

Expectations

● Due: Monday, 11:59 pm PT, Week 6

● Length: 2500, excluding title page and references.

● Format: APA Style, including citations and references