Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: The State Board of Nursing for each state The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber include: Nurses care for the patient from a holistic approach and include the patient in decision making regarding their care. Clinical judgment in prescribing includes: Factoring in the cost to the patient of the medication prescribed Criteria for choosing an effective drug for a disorder include: Consulting nationally recognized guidelines for disease management Nurse practitioner practice may thrive under health-care reform because of: The demonstrated ability of nurse practitioners to control costs and improve patient outcomes