YES NPs must have federal and state DEA numbers to prescribe scheduled medications. Prescriptive authority is considered overlapping scopes of practice and is authorized by the collaborative agreement. There is no review or countersignature required. Schedule II drugs have a 48 hour time limit. 1997 law dependent upon rules in process, promulgated but in Attorney General's office.
Prescriptive authority is site based but most practice sites are covered.
UTAH APRN III - V, PA YES Utah requires collaboration with a physician. Prescriptive practice collaboration is spelled out in a consultation referral plan, signed by the collaborating physician. YES Must prescribe under collaborative guidelines which do not necessarily spell out formulary. The focus is on scope of practice, referral, consultation, and quality. The BON reviews the agreements.