Prescribing medications is an integral part of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) role. Review of the literature revealed a considerable amount of evidenced-based practice recommendations related to prescribing with accuracy. Petty (2012) suggested using evidence-based data to drive prescribing decisions; knowing the patient's medications; involving the patient in the decision making process; being knowledgeable about drug interactions; remembering that every patient is unique and listening to their story; avoiding polypharmacy; and reviewing the need for continuing a medication and monitoring appropriate labs/diagnostics related to usage. The purpose of this study was to explore the confidence level of the NP related to prescribing medications. The survey used to examine prescribing confidence levels was a 10-question survey entitled In order to be an effective prescriber, the APRN must also be confident in his/her ability to safely and effectively prescribe. Much of the literature regarding prescribing practices and prescribing confidence refers to physician practice. A potential problem is that the level of confidence in prescribing medications has not been well studied as it relates to NPs, and there is some suggestion in the literature that prescribing confidence may be variable and even low (Scrafton et al., 2012).The purpose of this study was to explore the level of confidence with prescribing in currently practicing NPs. Advanced practice with prescribing privilege's is an essential component with the health care system today. The confidence in which the nurse feels capable of assuming this responsibility is a key factor in clinical decision-making.
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