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.
Nurse Practitioners And Physician Assistants Win Prescribing Authority Milestone. The state of Florida, long a holdout when it comes to expanding prescribing authority, will soon allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to prescribe controlled substances under legislation signed by the stateâs governor.