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ForwardElevating Knowledge: Comprehensive Cannabis Education
This 60-minute session equips nurses to navigate cannabis use in patient care through evidence-based practice and current legal guidance. You'll learn to understand the legal and regulatory framework, define your scope of practice, and recognize both the therapeutic benefits and safety risks of cannabis. The activity also covers dosage forms and strain profiles, along with practical communication and assessment strategies you can use to improve patient care.
Target Audience
The target audience for this course is licensed nurses in California who are seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in cannabis education. This includes: Registered Nurses (RNs) Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) Advanced Practice Nurses (e.g., Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists)
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic therapeutic applications of cannabis inpatient care, including its potential benefits and risks.
- Identify key legal and regulatory considerations for cannabisuse in California healthcare settings.
- Apply evidence-based knowledge to provide informed and compliant guidanceto patients utilizing cannabis as part of their treatment plan.
Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this activity.
Brendan Kelly, PharmD
Brendan Kelly, PharmD
Dorothy Caputo, MA BSN RN
Rebecca Lakofsky, BSN, RN
Brendan Kelly, PharmD
California Nurses
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17011, for 1.0 contact hours.
Available Credit
- 1.00 Attendance
Credits: 1.00
- 1.00 CBRN
California Nurses
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17011, for 1.00 contact hours.