Can nurse practitioners prescribe narcotics?
NPs can write orders for narcotics if they have a DEA Certificate. In California, NPs can apply for a DEA Certificate for Schedule III-V narcotics upon receipt of a Furnishing License. Beginning in January of 2004, NPs can request Schedule II privileges after completing a continuing education requirement. NPs should visit the California Association for Nurse Practitioners (CANP) web site for information on prescribing Schedule II drugs – www.canpweb.org What is a Certified Medical Director? Physicians who are Medical Directors of long term care facilities are eligible to become certified as a Medical Director. They must complete additional medical education on the administrative, regulatory, and clinical responsibilities of Medical Directors. This certification course is offered exclusively by the American Medical Director’s Association (AMDA) are entitled use the CMD (Certified Medical Director) distinction after their name. According to AMDA, this certification requires indicators of
