D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6009

Current through Register Vol. 72, No. 1, January 3, 2025

Rule 17-6009 - PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY

6009.1

A clinical nurse specialist shall have authority to prescribe legend drugs and controlled substances subject to the limitations set forth in § 6010.

6009.2

A registered clinical nurse specialist shall have authority to prescribe drugs only while certified in accordance with this chapter.

6009.3

Prescriptions for drugs shall comply with all applicable District and federal laws.

6009.4

A clinical nurse specialist who dispenses and/or prescribes a prescription drug shall enter in the patient's chart on the date of the transaction, or if the chart is not available, within a reasonable time but no later than the next business day:

(a) Each prescription that a clinical nurse specialist orders; and

(b) The name, strength, and amount of each drug that a clinical nurse specialist prescribes or dispenses.

6009.5

Pursuant to § 514 of the Act, D.C. Code § 3-1205.14(a)(19) (2001), the Board may suspend or revoke the license or take other disciplinary action against, any applicant or licensee who prescribes, dispenses, or administers drugs when not authorized to do so.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6009

Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 11771 (December 27, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 7228 (July 23, 2004)