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Status of Controlled Substance Prescriptive Authority for APRNs

In 2008 the Governor signed legislation into law granting prescriptive authority for controlled substances for APRNs. In 2009, legislation was enacted granting similar authority to physician assistants. However, APRNs and PAs may not write prescriptions for controlled substances yet.

Missouri Will Implement the Nurse Licensure Compact on June 1, 2010

The Missouri State Board of Nursing has published a proposed rule needed for implementing the provisions of the enacted by the General Assembly during the 2009 session.

Contact MONL

For more information about the Missouri Organization of Nurse Leaders, contact:

Missouri Hospital Association
P.O. Box 60
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0060

Phone: 573/893-3700, ext. 1304
Fax: 573/893-7665