(1) Advanced practice registered nurses may only prescribe controlled substances pursuant to the individual’s education, training, experience and protocol.

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    (2) Advanced practice registered nurses must restrict prescriptions of Schedule II controlled substances as listed in Florida Statutes § 893.03, to a 7-day supply. This restriction does not apply to prescription of controlled substances that are psychiatric medication prescribed by a psychiatric nurse as defined in Florida Statutes § 394.455
    (3) Only advanced practice registered nurses who meet the definition of a psychiatric nurse as defined in Florida Statutes § 394.455, may prescribe psychiatric mental health controlled substances to children younger than 18 years of age.
Rulemaking Authority 464.006, 464.012(6)(b) FS. Law Implemented 464.012(6)(a) FS. History-New 10-16-16, Amended 7-30-19.