National Medical Marijuana Guidelines

Since the first legalization of medical marijuana was approved in California in 1996, more states have implemented medical marijuana programs. This session will provide an overview of federal and state legislation related to medical marijuana or cannabis, including qualifying conditions, therapeutic effects, drug to drug interactions, adverse effects, and signs and symptoms of withdrawal. At the end of the session, nurses will learn practical information and tips in caring for this increasing patient population.

Learning Outcomes:

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to describe their state’s medical marijuana/cannabis program law(s) and the nursing care of patients who use medical marijuana.

Kathleen Russell, JD, MN, RN

Kathleen Russell, JD, MN, RN, is both a lawyer and a nurse. She serves as an Associate Director in the Division of Nursing Regulation for NCSBN. Her professional background includes 40 years of nursing, legal and non-profit leadership experience. Kathleen practiced nursing as a pediatric CNS and nursing educator. In area of law, she was a trial attorney. At NCSBN, she is responsible for investigation and discipline, NPDB reporting, alternative to discipline programs, substance use disorder, licensure fraud and, most recently, cannabis.


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