Which of the following is true about the roles of nurses in prescribing medications?

The statement that only Nurse Practitioners can prescribe medications is accurate because Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Saskatchewan have the required advanced education and training, which includes a master's degree in nursing and additional clinical training. This specialized training equips NPs with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess conditions, make diagnoses, and prescribe medications appropriately.

In contrast, not all nurses have the authority to prescribe. Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) do not have prescribing rights unless they have completed specific additional training or certification, hence the reasoning behind why other options are not correct. Registered Nurses without additional training lack the legal authority, and obtaining a pharmacy degree is not a requirement or pathway for nurses to gain prescribing rights; instead, it’s the completion of advanced nursing education and certification specific to Nurse Practitioners that is recognized for prescribing medications.