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What are the qualifications required for nurse practitioners to obtain independent prescriptive authority in Oklahoma?

By News 9  
   June 04, 2025

Oklahoma’s new law, effective in November 2025, allows certain nurse practitioners to prescribe medications without physician supervision, a move aimed at expanding healthcare access, especially in rural communities.

But what exactly does it take for a nurse practitioner to qualify for this new level of independence? Here is a breakdown.

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