Vermont Laws

Requirements for Licensure and Operations of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Question:

Which medications for opioid use disorder are nurse practitioners authorized to prescribe?

Answer:
  • Buprenorphine
  • Methadone
  • Naltrexone
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    Except to the extent prohibited under federal law for purposes of federal financial participation, a nursing home shall permit a licensed advanced practice registered nurse providing services at the nursing home to perform all services within the advanced practice registered nurse's scope of practice, including:(1) when providing primary care services, serving as the primary care provider of record;(2) performing acts of medical diagnosis, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and procedures;(3) prescribing medications; see full law