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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.

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American Hospital Association (AHA)

American Organization of Nurse Executives

Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Guidelines and Publications

Health Careers Information by the Missouri Health Careers (MHA)

Joint Commission

Medicare Conditions of Participation "State Operations Manual"

Missouri Board of Nursing

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Missouri General Assembly Bill Tracking

Missouri Hospital Association

Missouri State Hospital Regulations