February 14, 2025
In Pennsylvania, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs), commonly known as Nurse Practitioners (NPs), are required to establish a Collaborative Agreement with a licensed physician to practice and obtain prescriptive authority. This written and signed agreement defines the collaborative working relationship between the CRNP and the collaborating physician, outlining the scope of practice, communication methods, and collaborative responsibilities. PA Code 21.285
Pennsylvania provides an application guide to complete the CRNP Prescriptive Authority Agreement.
A Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Prescriptive Authority Application is available here.
Yes, in Pennsylvania, CRNPs must have a collaborative agreement with a licensed physician to practice and prescribe medications (PA Code 21.285).
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