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.
The answer can be more complex than you might think. As far as the law is concerned physician assistants (PAs) can prescribe medication in 48 states at this time. The exceptions are Florida and Kentucky. Florida is investigating adding it and expanding the scope of practice for both Nurse practitioners and physician assistants in an effort to reduce costs in their state.