NP practice resource on NYSED
Read the NP practice resource on NYSED (New York State Education Department) and post the answer to the question on Blackboard.
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https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/nurse-practitioners/professional-practice/practice-requirements
https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/nurse-practitioners/laws-rules-regulations
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1. What kind of practice authority do NPs have in New York State?
2. Can an NP practice independently in NYS?
3. Can an NP open his/her/their own practice?
4. Can an NP prescribe medications in NYS?
5. Does an NP need a collaborating MD to practice in New York State?
Sample Solution
In New York State, Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are allowed to practice independently or collaborate with a physician. NPs have the authority to diagnose, treat and manage acute and chronic health care problems. They can also provide preventative services such as health maintenance exams, physicals and screenings; order diagnostic studies; prescribe medications including controlled substances; make referrals for specialty care when necessary; and perform certain procedures according to their education, experience, certification and scope of practice (New York State Education Department [NYSED], 2019). The level of autonomy that an NP has in terms of independent practice depends on which type of NP license they hold.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who opt for full authority licensure in New York have the most autonomy when it comes to practicing independently. This includes being able to diagnose medical conditions without supervision or collaboration with another healthcare provider. APRNs with this licensure may use their own name on prescriptions if they choose but must still operate within their approved scope of practice as defined by regulations set forth by the NYS Board of Nursing (NYSED, 2019).
On the other hand, those who obtain collaborative agreement licenses cannot practice without direct oversight from a collaborating physician. While this type of license allows NPs some degree of autonomous decision-making power in regards to treatments and prescribing medications within their scope as well as allowing them use their own name on prescriptions if desired, all decisions must first be approved by a collaborating physician before implementation into patient care plans is possible (NYSED, 2019).
Overall, these two types allow different levels of independent practice for NPs depending upon individual circumstances so each practitioner should research laws surrounding these licensing options thoroughly before deciding which route best suits individual goals related to professional growth along with meeting needs specific patient populations served whether through working at clinics or private practices throughout New York State.
