Nurse Prescribing. A Necessary Change.

Authors

  • Eva Gómez Fernández Presidenta del Colegio de Enfermería de Lugo. Enfermera Unidad de Neurología y Neurocirugía del Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti, Lugo (España).

Keywords:

Prescription Drugs, Prescriptions, Nursing, Nursing Services

Abstract

In recent years, the debate surrounding nurse prescribing has gained momentum. The draft bill for the amendment of the Law on Guarantees and Rational Use of Medicines and Medical Devices acknowledges nurses' ability to prescribe, representing a significant advancement in our professional autonomy. This marks a logical step towards the consolidation of a healthcare system that fosters collaboration among various professionals, enabling each to act according to their training and competencies without unproductive corporate conflicts.

Currently, nurses are able to perform interventions related to pharmaceutical provision, such as the recommendation of all medications not subject to medical prescription and the prescribing of all medical devices, a practice referred to as Autonomous Prescribing.

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Published

2025-08-27

How to Cite

Gómez Fernández, E. (2025). Nurse Prescribing. A Necessary Change. Revista Enfermeir@s, 2(45), 6–8. Retrieved from https://www.enfermerialugo.org/revista/index.php/enfermeiraos/article/view/57

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Vol. 2 No. 45 (2025): Enfermeir@s. Journal of the Illustrious Official College of Nursing of Lugo

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