Ohio law allows APNs to write prescriptions February 1st

     A new Ohio law will go into effect February 1st allowing Advanced Practice Nurses who hold a valid Certificate to Prescribe to write prescriptions. APNs will be able to write prescriptions based on several guidelines created through the Committee on Prescriptive Governance.  The AMC/NOMA had a physician representative, Dr. Michael Gyves, appointed to this committee to provide input and comment.  The AMC/NOMA legislative committee and board of directors also reviewed the guidelines prior to their approval by the committee.  To view the further information on this topic visit the State of Ohio Board of Nursing site at www.state.oh.us/nur/advpractice.htm then click on Proposed Rules-Chapter 4723-9-Prescriptive Authority.