3 Hours Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances for Florida Nurses

Course overview

"3 Hours Safe and Effective Prescription of Controlled Substances" is a comprehensive continuing education course tailored for Florida APRNs with prescribing authority. It covers federal DEA schedules, Florida-specific statutes, prescribing privileges, and the use of the states PDMP (E-FORCSE) to ensure compliance and patient safety. Clinical sections focus on pain management, risk mitigation, informed consent, drug-seeking behaviors, and prescribing for special populations such as geriatrics and individuals with substance use disorders. The course equips APRNs with legal knowledge and clinical judgment necessary for responsible controlled substance prescribing in Florida.