Ohio APRN Practice and Prescribing Laws

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Overview of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Ohio 
3. APRN Licensure 
4. Successful Completion of the Advanced Pharmacology Course 
5. Licensure Requirements for Out-of-State APRNs 
6. Scope of Practice for APRNs in Ohio 
7. Overview of Ohio’s APRN Prescribing Laws 
8. Prescribing Controlled Substances 
9. Record-Keeping Requirements 
10. Compliance with the Prescription Monitoring Program 
11. Collaborative Agreements and Independence 
12. Prescriptive Authority 
13. Limitations and Extensions of Scope 
14. Understanding Schedule II Controlled Substances 
15. Regulatory Requirements for Prescribing Schedule II Medications 
16. Prescription Writing Standards 
17. Electronic Prescribing (e-Prescribing) Requirements 
18. Record Keeping and Documentation 
19. Clinical Considerations in Schedule II Prescribing 
20. Best Practices for Prescribing Schedule II Medications 
21. Case Study 
22. Key Takeaways 
23. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This continuing education activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an Ohio Board of Nursing approver. (OBN-001-91) 

In this course, we will discuss Ohio APRN Practice and Prescribing Laws. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 Category A contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Identify and describe the recognized APRN designations in Ohio. 
2. Examine the scope of practice for APRNs in Ohio, with particular attention to prescribing authority. 
3. Interpret Ohio’s prescribing laws and regulations, integrating federal guidelines to ensure compliant practice. 
4. Differentiate Schedule II controlled substances by classification and apply appropriate prescribing protocols to manage associated risks.  
5. Implement evidence-based prescribing practices for Schedule II medications to promote patient safety and maintain adherence to legal standards. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Obtain a score of 80% or more on the post-test
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.