The purpose of this article is to provide an Overview of the NCSBN Guidelines and recommendations for the Nursing Care of Patients Using Cannabis.1 The National Council State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) published the NCSBN National Nursing Guidelines for Patients Using...
According to the National Cancer Institute cannabis may aid in reducing symptoms related to cancer and cancer treatments. Cannabinoids are naturally occurring active chemicals found in Cannabis, which cause systemic effects within the human body. Cannabis and...
Hippocrates said, “Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.” Trauma does not have to mean defeat. It can be a perfect opportunity for growth and can be used as a catalyst to move lives forward in unexpected ways. This concept...
On September 13, 2015, during the Miss America pageant, the Country watched while Miss Colorado, Kelley Johnson, defied stereotypes when she donned her scrubs and stethoscope during the talent portion of the competition to deliver a powerful and insightful monologue...
Alzheimer’s Facts & Findings Facts- Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain’s nerve cells, or neurons, resulting in loss of memory, thinking and language skills, and behavioral changes. These neurons, which...
There’s been a lot of talk recently about the Endocannabinoid (eCB) System. More questions are being asked about this human body system than ever before. -What is it? How do you explain it simply? How does cannabis interact with it? Why don’t doctors know more about...
As Nurses, we have to advocate for patients and to educate as needed when understanding or knowledge is lacking. Knowledge and understand-ing regarding the science and practical use of cannabinoid therapeutics within the context of healthcare is an area that is...
