What is a Nurse Prescriber?
A Nurse Prescriber is a registered nurse with advanced training who can assess your health needs, diagnose certain conditions, and prescribe from a list of medications. They work collaboratively with doctors to provide comprehensive healthcare.
Benefits of Seeing a Nurse Prescriber:
- Convenience: Appointments are often easier to schedule with a nurse prescriber.
- Accessibility: Nurse prescribers can manage a range of common health conditions.
Conditions Our Nurse Prescriber Can Help With:
- Nurse Prescribers can help common issues such as:
- Acute medical conditions (e.g., infections)
- Contraception
- Sexual health
- Skin conditions
- Other conditions where you are referred by your GP for ongoing care with the nurse prescriber
- They prescribe from a restricted list of medications
- They cannot prescribe certain medications, such as controlled drugs, some anti-epileptics, some immunosuppressants, and some mental health medications, check with your GP next time you visit if you need clarification.
Meet Georgina, Our Nurse Prescriber:
Georgina is an experienced registered nurse who passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care. In addition to providing excellent general practice nursing services she is a registered Nurse Prescriber.
How to Book a Nurse Prescriber Appointment:
- Talk to our reception team to see if a Nurse Prescriber appointment may fit your needs.
- Your GP may refer you to Georgina or suggest that you see her for follow up or repeat prescriptions
Appointment Cost :
Adult – Non CSC | 0 – 13y | 14 – 17y | 18+ years |
With CSC | Free | $13 | $19.50 |
Without CSC | Free | $40 | $50 |