American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA)

Mission Statement: To advance excellence in cannabis nursing practice through advocacy, collaboration, education, research and policy development. What is cannabis nursing? Cannabis nursing is the incorporation of knowledge of the endocannabinoid system and the safe use of herbal cannabis products into standard nursing practice and the awareness of legal complexities attached to this herb. Cannabis nurses recognize the many important considerations this treatment ushers in. This includes: guiding use of the drug to minimize unwanted effects, identifying drug interactions, recognizing clean safe medicine, assisting in titrating or tapering doses, test strains, teaching about strain differences...the list is long. Mostly, cannabis nurses understand that cannabis is a treatment within a continuum of care which involves interacting components, like other drugs and treatments, the law and the physiology of wellness and illness. Professional Benefits of Membership: ACNA offers many benefits to its members, among those networking opportunities, continuing education, and the chance to deepen your understanding of cannabis nursing and professional opportunities within the field. For more information about the benefits of membership with ACNA, please visit our website: https://cannabisnurses.org/.