The Benefits to the Patient of Having an Advanced Practice

The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber include:

A) Nurses know more about Pharmacology than other prescribers because they take it both in their basic nursing program and in their APRN program.
B) Nurses care for the patient from a holistic approach and include the patient in decision making regarding their care.
C) APRNs are less likely to prescribe narcotics and other controlled substances.
D) APRNs are able to prescribe independently in all states, whereas a physician's assistant needs to have a physician supervising their practice.