Texas Board of Nursing (BON) Practice Exam

In order for a nurse to write prescriptions for patients, they must have authorization as an advanced practice nurse. Advanced practice nurses, such as nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists, have completed advanced education and training that allows them to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications for patients under their care. It is important to note that registered nurses do not have the authority to write prescriptions without the necessary advanced practice authorization from the BON. Completion of a pharmacology course alone does not grant a nurse the authority to prescribe medications, and approval from the patient's physician is not sufficient for a nurse to independently write prescriptions.