As of today, nurse practitioners in Kentucky can submit a form to dissolve the collaborative agreement with physicians for non-scheduled medications, provided they have been prescribing for 4 years. This is an exciting change on the road to full practice authority. Next stop, the removing the barriers for scheduled prescribing!
Visit the Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Midwives for the most up-to-date legislation on APRN practice in Kentucky!
About One DNP
I earned my "terminal practice" degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in a journey of excitement and challenge. It inspired me to advocate for an all encompassing clinical credential rather than continuing the hodgepodge of nonsensical initials. I hope these entries will provide entertainment and insight into the Doctor of Nursing Practice experience, which will soon be the entry standard for all advanced practice nurses.