Advanced practice clinicians now have the ability to apply for prescriptive authority in all states*. With the advent of health
reform and the spotlight on primary care, APCs will play a significant role in handling the increased number of patients
accessing the health care system. It is essential to be up-to-date on the latest pharmaceuticals available for a variety of acute and chronic conditions, including therapeutic effects, monitoring patient response, and managing side effects. Achieving
prescriptive authority also significantly improves marketability in this changing economic and health care environment.