"Medical Cannabis Curriculum for Nursing Students: An Evidence-Based, Ready-to-Teach Framework"
Why is the medical profession ignoring medical cannabis?
"This chapter presents an evidence-informed, ready-to-implement curriculum for integrating medical cannabis education into undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Grounded in the NCSBN's 2018 national guidelines and the 2024 ACNA/ANA Cannabis Nursing Scope & Standards of Practice, it translates essential competencies—legal literacy, endocannabinoid system physiology, cannabinoid pharmacology, dosing principles, product literacy, a whole-person assessment, and harm-reduction strategies—into an instructional model that aligns with contemporary nursing education frameworks. Despite widespread patient use, most graduates receive no formal preparation to counsel on cannabis use, assess safety risks, or evaluate drug–drug interactions. This chapter addresses that gap by providing modular content, case-based learning tools, and competency-based evaluation methods. The curriculum equips faculty to teach confidently, supports safe and nonjudgmental patient care, and provides a scalable foundation for all programs seeking to incorporate cannabis therapeutics into modern nursing practice."
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