1. Describe the importance of knowing the specific laws in your state pertaining to NP prescribing and support your statement with at least 1 scholarly reference*
2. Discuss NP practice in your current home state, being sure to address:
• Level of NP prescribing autonomy
• Specific laws related to NP prescribing
• Process of obtaining prescriptive authority and requirements for renewal
• Include a reference for your research^
3. Compare and contrast the same criteria as identified in #2 with one other state (besides your own) of your choice. * Textbooks, non-US journals, nursing journals not intended for advanced practice providers or websites are not considered scholarly. ^ State specific websites from regulatory boards are acceptable