Pharmaceutical Considerations for Nurses
Expert Panel Session | CNNC 2020
PANEL TOPIC:
Cannabinoids and Pharmaceutical Medications
What do nurses need to know about potential cannabis-pharmaceutical drug interactions?
Identify areas of concern regarding use of cannabinoids in conjunction with pharmaceutical medication, while exploring a balanced approach to symptom management including guidance to help mitigate adverse effects.
Panel Experts
Sherri Tutkus RN BSN
VP of Nursing with Holistic Caring and The Green Nurse. Sherri is a cannabis nurse, patient and advocate. With 30 years’ practical experience in various departments within the hospital and home setting, she educates on the endocannabinoid system and the safe utilization of cannabis to all populations.
Cathleen Graham RN, CHPN
Cathleen is a CHPNRN Regional Service Ops Manager. She is an internationally-respected speaker, educator, and leader in the field of end-of-life care and expert on medical cannabis. She is Americans for Safe Access Medical Professional of the Year 2019. Founder/CEO CS Health Stop LLC DBA Cannabis Nurse which provides cannabis education statewide to Hospice Care of Michigan.
Anne Berg PharmD
Dr. Anne Berg PharmD is a consultant pharmacist who transformed into a cannabis patient advocate. She received a Bachelor of Science from Upper Iowa University and earned a Doctor of Pharmacy from Midwestern University.