Saskatchewan Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are authorized in accordance with provincial and federal legislation to prescribe and/or dispense drugs listed in Schedules I, II and III of The Drug Schedules Regulations, 1997, as amended from time to time. The CRNS participates in the Prescription Review Program (PRP) established in Saskatchewan, and all practicing NPs engage in a reflective practice assessment specific to PRP from time to time. The primary objective of the CRNS’s PRP is ensuring patient safety through safe prescribing practices.
The Prescription Review Program quality initiative (QI) helps to confirm that the NP’s prescribing practice is aligned with the relevant standards and guidelines. Many NPs find the opportunity to reflect on their prescribing practice as a valuable investment. This program will be launching this fall and you may be randomly chosen to participate. More information can be accessed here (add link to webpage).
Questions can be directed to the PRP Nursing Advisor at prp@crns.ca.