Another Teaching Moment

So I was explaining in class how NPs & PAs have prescriptive authority. My Soc instructor made the mistake of saying that only Physicians have can prescribe medication. I then proceeded to give my one minute spiel about mid-level providers, and depending on the state, their ability to prescribe medication. I even gave my brief explanation of how it really depends on the state, and I even tried to explain supervisory vs. collaborative relationships with MDs.