Florida ARNPs: Prescribe Controlled Substances Safely and Appropriately (REL-ACU-0-60245)
Tracking # 20-658887
Course overview
The Florida Board of Nursing has implemented a three-contact-hour educational requirement on controlled substances prescribing for advanced registered nurse practitioners that needs to be fulfilled before each license renewal, regardless of whether the ARNP intends to become registered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. This educational activity will address issues related to the regulation, medical management, misuse, abuse, and diversion of controlled substances prescribed for pain, anxiety disorders, insomnia, attention deficit disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In addition, other commonly prescribed controlled substances will be discussed, including weight-loss medications and testosterone replacement.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.