In Recognition of Cannabis Nurses Network 2022 Annual Award Winners!
We are proud of our community. Each year we give our members the chance to nominate & recognize the leaders in our network… these are 2022’s winners.
Stepping into Psychedelics: Why cannabis nurses are in a prime position to step into the role of psychedelic guides
Over the past few years we have seen a rapid growth in interest in psychedelics and how they can fit into healthcare, particularly in the mental health space, to address issues such as Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Suicidality, Addiction and Existential crisis. The...
Illuminating Cannabis Use Disorder; Shedding Light in Dark Places
The legal status of cannabis is rapidly changing in the United States with a total of 33 U.S. states permitting adult use of medical cannabis and 11 states additionally permitting recreational use in 2020 (Hassin & Walsh, 2021). What is Cannabis Use Disorder...
The Demise of Medical Cannabis in Oregon
In 1998, Oregon was the second state in the US to legalize access to medical cannabis, when it launched our Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP). Despite our progressive beginnings, Oregon’s current protocols are failing to meet cannabis patient’s needs, and many...
Cannabis Safety for the Aging Population: An Educational Journey
According to several research articles and news reports older adults are the fastest growing subset of cannabis consumers in the US and in Canada. Two articles published online in Clinical Gerontology in 2020 seniors reported using cannabis as medicine but expressed...
Inspiring the Future of Nursing
Cannabis Nurses Network Hosts Spring Intensive May 7, 2022 One Day Virtual Education Event and Nurse Speaker Showcase Inspiring the Future of Nursing San Diego, CA (April 19, 2022) – The Cannabis Nurses Network, a professional development and education network...
The Human Stories Behind Ryan’s Law SB 311
National Context for Ryan’s Law While 36 states, the District of Columbia, and four U.S. territories allow medical cannabis use, the loose assemblage of state laws has resulted in a system riddled with inconsistencies. And despite growing recognition of...
Cannabis Nurses Network 2020 Nursing Awards & Nominations
Cannabis Nurses Network took a moment to look back on all we had accomplished this year, as a network, and as a collection of marvelous cannabis nurses, and to specifically honor some important people in our community. Recognition is one of the core values of Cannabis...
9 Ways to Deepen Healing with Cannabis and Consciousness
The clinical cannabis experience and consciousness research have independently demonstrated nine mechanisms to deepen our healing process. Each of these mechanisms is subject to conscious intervention, and the more we know and understand about them the easier we can...
Unified Statement in Support of Diversity and Inclusion
Cannabis Nurses Network’s mission is clear; “Empower Nurses through Education, Opportunity, Recognition and Advocacy.” We are equally clear and concise in our unified support of diversity and inclusion within our organization and profession as nurses, especially as...Current Education Program
