Module 3: Assignment — Prescriptive Authority and Credentialing

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Assignment: Prescriptive Authority, Credentialing, and DEA Licensing

Part 1: State Prescriptive Authority (MO 1, 3)

Research: Go to the official website of the State Board of Nursing in your state.

Information Gathering: Find and document comprehensive information regarding prescriptive authority for nurses in your specified state. This should include regulations, requirements, and any limitations or specifics.

Reporting: Write a summary highlighting the key points of the prescriptive authority within your state, ensuring to mention specific regulations and requirements and include proper citations.

APA Format: Adhere to APA format guidelines for in-text citations and the reference list.

Part 2: Understanding Drug Schedules (MO 2, 3,5)

Research: Familiarize yourself with the Controlled Substance Act and understand the classifications of Schedule I, II, III, IV, and V drugs.

Differentiation: Describe the differences between these schedules, including examples of drugs falling under each category.

Examples: Provide at least five examples of drugs for each schedule, explaining their uses and restrictions.

APA Format: Adhere to APA format guidelines for in-text citations and the reference list.

Part 3: DEA Licensing Process (MO 4,6,9)

Research: Visit the official DEA website (DEA.gov) to explore the process of obtaining a DEA license for prescribing controlled substances.

Information Gathering: Identify the steps involved in obtaining the license, the initial cost, renewal cost, and the duration of validity for both the initial license and renewals.

Reporting: Write a summary detailing the steps involved in obtaining a DEA license, including costs and validity duration, ensuring proper citations.

APA Format: Adhere to APA format guidelines for in-text citations and the reference list.

Part 4: Summary and AACN Essentials Alignment (MO 7, 8, 10)

Reporting: Write a summary detailing AACN Essentials Alignment. Identify and explain which specific AACN essentials for nursing education and practice are addressed or met by this assignment.

APA Format: Adhere to APA format guidelines for in-text citations and the reference list.

Submission: Submit all work for Parts 1-4 as a single document to the assignment in Canvas.

Part 5: Credentialing Application (M 7, 8, 10)

Completion: Fill out the provided credentialing application form with as much accurate and relevant information as possible. Blank Credentialing Application-1.docx

Submission: Submit the completed application form to the assignment site in Canvas. Note: Do not submit this to an employer.

This form will not need to follow APA format guidelines. All other sections require APA format guidelines.

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Prescriptive Authority, Credentialing, and DEA Licensing Updated January 2024

Prescriptive Authority, Credentialing, and DEA Licensing Updated January 2024

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 1: State Prescriptive Authority	15 to >12.0 pts Exceptional Conducted extensive research and information gathering from credible sources, providing a thorough and well-supported summary highlighting key points 12 to >9.0 pts Adequate Conducted adequate research and gathered relevant information, presenting a comprehensive summary 9 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Provided incomplete or inadequate research and information, limited summary	15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 2: Understanding Drug Schedules	15 to >12.0 pts Exceptional Conducted extensive research on drug schedules, classified and differentiated with clear examples 12 to >9.0 pts Adequate Adequately researched and provided clear differentiation between schedules with examples 9 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Offered incomplete differentiation or unclear examples	15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 3: DEA Licensing Process	15 to >12.0 pts Exceptional Conducted comprehensive research on the DEA licensing process, gathered detailed information on steps, costs, and validity, providing a well-summarized process 12 to >9.0 pts Adequate Explored and summarized the licensing process effectively, provided comprehensive details and a clear summary 9 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Provided inadequate research, lacked crucial information in the summary	15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 4: Summary and AACN Essentials Alignment	11 to >8.8 pts Exceptional Presented a well-structured summary with AACN essentials alignment, providing clear insights 8.8 to >6.6 pts Adequate Offered a coherent summary with alignment details 6.6 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Provided a basic summary with limited alignment information	11 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 5: Credentialing Application	11 pts Full Marks Submitted the credentialing application with relevant and accurate information 0 pts No Marks Did not submit	11 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall Presentation	11 to >8.8 pts Exceptional Information presented with exceptional clarity and structure, easy to follow and understand 8.8 to >6.6 pts Adequate Clear and well-structured presentation of information 6.6 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Unclear or disorganized presentation of information	11 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall Accuracy	11 to >8.8 pts Exceptional Information presented is highly accurate and reliable 8.8 to >6.6 pts Adequate Mostly accurate information presented 6.6 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Information contains numerous inaccuracies	11 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting	11 to >8.8 pts Exceptional Accurate adherence to APA format guidelines for citations and reference list, using 2 or more reliable resources 8.8 to >6.6 pts Adequate Mostly followed APA format guidelines for citations and references 6.6 to >0 pts Needs Improvement No adherence to APA format guidelines for citations and references	11 pts
Total Points: 100

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