The CRNS recently updated three documents now available on the CRNS website.
- Prescribing Medication Guideline
Updated on the CRNS five-year review cycle to include references to applicable bylaws, current practice standards and entry-level competencies, headings for increased readability and RN(AAP) prescribing. - Recommending and Administering Non-Prescription Drugs Guideline
Updated on the CRNS five-year review cycle to include references to applicable bylaws, current practice standards and entry-level competencies, and RN authority to administer seasonal vaccines, epinephrine and naloxone. - Prescribing Controlled Drugs and Substances for Nurse Practitioners Resource
Updated to include education and practice recommendations for NPs prescribing methadone for pain management.
CRNS Practice and Education Nursing Advisors are available to answer your questions by phone at 1.800.667.9945 or 306.359.4227 or by email at practiceadvice@crns.ca.