OAR 851-056-0012
Standards for APRNs with Prescriptive Authority


Evaluation of appropriate prescribing by the Board is constructed based on the following premises:

(1)

APRNs may prescribe the drugs appropriate for patients within their scope of practice as defined by OAR 851-050-0005 (Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice); or OAR 851-054-0020 (Clinical Nurse Specialist Scope of Practice) and 0021; and OAR 851-052-0010 (Scope and Practice Standards).

(2)

APRNs shall be held independently accountable for their prescribing decisions;

(3)

All drugs prescribed shall have Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval unless mentioned as an exception in OAR 851-056-0010 (Prescription Requirements).

Source: Rule 851-056-0012 — Standards for APRNs with Prescriptive Authority, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=851-056-0012.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 851-056-0012’s source at or​.us