Cannabis and Mental Health Care: Exploring intersections with advanced nursing practice

Rural Psych - Mental Health APRN Conference

Knowledge and understanding about  the benefits and risks of medical marijuana in the field of psychiatric care are evolving, and the legal and medical landscape surrounding medical marijuana are subject to regional change.  It is crucial for psychiatric/mental health APRNs and other healthcare professionals to stay updated on the latest research and legal guidelines. This conference will address many of the questions APRNs are asking such as:

  • What is the current research regarding the use of medical marijuana in psychiatric care? 
  • How do recreational marijuana and medical marijuana interact with other psychiatric treatments?
  •  What are our state laws, professional  ethics and guidelines for certifying patients for use of medical marijuana?

CEUs
6 credits - Minnesota Board of Nursing

Networking
Free lunch and time to connect with other APRNs

Knowledge Sharing
Bring your questions and experiences

Location

Resource Training and Solutions
137 23rd St S #201
Sartell, MN

Lodging

St Cloud area offers a variety of lodging accommodations. Here are some suggestions:
Hampton Inn and Suites St Cloud
Hilton Garden Inn St Cloud
Holiday Inn and Suites St Cloud
Homewood Suites by Hilton St Cloud
AmericInn by Wyndham Sartell

Agenda

8:00-8:30AM Registration 

8:30-9:00AM Welcome: Rebecca Moore, MS, PMHNP and Merrie Kaas, PhD, PMHCNS 

9:00-10:00AM Cannabis & Mental Health: The Good, Bad, and it’s Complicated: 
Dr. Sujit Varma, MBBS, MD, FAPA 

10:00-10:15AM Break 

10:15AM-11:00AM Continued: Dr. Sujit Varma, MBBS, MD, FAPA 

11:00-11:15AM Break 

11:15AM-12:00PM Overview of Cannabis Legislation in the U.S. and Minnesota: Many Opportunities for Research
Dr. Traci, Toomey, PhD, MPH 

12:00-12:30PM Lunch 

12:30-1:15PM Research Update: Medical Use of Cannabis in MN: Dr. Susan Park, PhD 

1:15-2:15PM Starting Strong: The ECS, Cannabinoids, and Potency: Jacqueline Higgins, APRN 

2:15-2:30PM Break 

2:30-3:30PM The Business of Therapeutic Cannabis: Lisa Gall, FNP 

3:30-4:30PM Fireside Chat with APRN Experts

4:30-4:45PM Wrap Up and Evaluation: 
Barbara Peterson, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, FNAP

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