Are you an RN authorized by CNO to prescribe medication? We want hear from you!
CNO is looking for RNs who are authorized to prescribe to share their experiences. This is a unique opportunity to share your journey and insights for an article in The Standard. Your story can help others understand the real-world impact of this new practice for RNs.
RNs have the option to expand their scope of practice to prescribe specific medications and communicate diagnoses for the purpose of prescribing those medications. Currently, more than 500 RNs have chosen to complete the approved education required to become authorized to prescribe.
If you’re interested, please email us at editor@cnomail.org. If you're an employer of RNs who are authorized to prescribe, we would love to hear from you too!
“It’s been a year since RNs in Ontario could become authorized to prescribe and communicate diagnoses,” says Catriona Mill, Manager, Practice Quality. “We’re excited to share real stories that showcase the ways nurses and their employers are enhancing safe care and improving health outcomes.”
Here is an example of questions we may ask.
- What motivated you to pursue the authorization to prescribe medications?
- Have you experienced any challenges with this expanded scope?
- What impact has this had on your patients, your practice, your colleagues, your practice setting and your community?
- Are there any practice setting resources or CNO resources do you find most helpful?
- What advice would you give to other RNs considering this expanded scope of practice?
We look forward to hearing from you!