Prescriptive Practice Quality and Safety

      First include Requirements for APN prescriptive practice in your state. Include state where you live or will practice as an APN. (New Jersey) What regulatory body (ies) /organization(s) have authority over APN practice in your state? Discuss any/all requirements for APN prescribing authority, including basic and continuing education, physician collaboration and oversight, chart review and formularies. Briefly discuss CDC guidelines for prescribing CDS for chronic non-cancer pain. Include any and all state specific regulations for prescribing CDS including requirements for client education, pain contracts, refills, and medication disposal for CDS Schedules prescribed by APN’s. (3 points) Thoroughly discuss the implications of APN prescribing requirements on safety and quality of APN practice.