Updated January 31, 2017. Dark spots, also known as hyperpigmentation and age spots, are a common skin problem that grows increasingly more common with age. They can be frustrating to deal with as they seemingly appear out of nowhere, and they can also be a somewhat embarrassing indicator of age.
Scope of practice guidelines for advanced nursing professions varies by state. Currently, 21 states and the District of Columbia have approved âfull practiceâ status for Nurse Practitioners, allowing them to assess, diagnose, interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications independently.
12 states with limits on physician assistants' prescribing power. Even though all physician assistants must practice under the supervision of a physician, their scope of practice varies from state to state. According to Barton Associates, the following 12 states place some limit on PAs' prescribing powers. They are listed below alphabetically, along with details on the limits.