Which consideration led to designation of the nurse practitioner (NP), rather than the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) as the advanced practice nurse (APN) who would deliver care related to psychiatric or mental health services?

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Nurse Practitioners (NPs) often have prescriptive authority, which is crucial for managing patients' medication needs in psychiatric or mental health services. This capability is a key factor in their designation over Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) for delivering care in this specialty.

Which Consideration Led to Designation of the Nurse Practitioner (NP)