Law, rule, code, or statute that describes the advanced practice nurse's authority

  1. Identify the law, rule, code, or statute that describes the advanced practice nurse's authority to prescribe controlled substances in your state. 2. Discuss the provisions of the law, rule, code, or statute with regard to the following: 1. Conditions or limits on prescribing schedule I-V controlled substances. 2. Requirements (if any) in documentation for treating acute and chronic pain. 3. Are there specific requirements for advanced practice nurses to reference the state's prescription drug monitoring database before prescribing a controlled substance? If so, what are they?   3. State Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP): Research your state's PDMP* and provide the following information: 1. Name of the state's program. 2. Website for the state PMDP. 3. Discuss the registration requirements and process. 4. Discuss the standards and procedures for the access and review of database information.