Description
Prescribe evidence-based therapeutic interventions and medication, actively monitoring the effectiveness of patients treatments.
Alternative labels
prescribe evidence-based therapies and medication
apply advanced nursing practice
prescribe advanced therapies in nursing care
prescribe advanced care in nursing
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Prescribe advanced nursing care is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Advanced nurse practitioner: Advanced nurse practitioners are in charge of promoting and restoring patients` health, provide diagnosis and care in advanced settings, coordinating care within areas of chronic disease management, providing integrated care, and supervising assigned team members. Advanced nurse practitioners are general care nurses who have acquired an expert knowledge base, complex decision making skills and clinical competencies for expanded clinical practice on advanced level.
Optional skill
Prescribe advanced nursing care is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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