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?Â
- 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
8:00-8:30AMÂ RegistrationÂ
8:30-9:00AMÂ Welcome: Rebecca Moore, MS, PMHNPÂ and Merrie Kaas, PhD, PMHCNSÂ
9:00-10:00AM Cannabis & Mental Health: The Good, Bad, and it’s Complicated:Â
Dr. Sujit Varma, MBBS, MD, FAPAÂ
10:00-10:15AMÂ BreakÂ
10:15AM-11:00AMÂ Continued: Dr. Sujit Varma, MBBS, MD, FAPAÂ
11:00-11:15AMÂ BreakÂ
11:15AM-12:00PMÂ Overview of Cannabis Legislation in the U.S. and Minnesota: Many Opportunities for Research
Dr. Traci, Toomey, PhD, MPHÂ
12:00-12:30PMÂ LunchÂ
12:30-1:15PMÂ Research Update: Medical Use of Cannabis in MN: Dr. Susan Park, PhDÂ
1:15-2:15PMÂ Starting Strong: The ECS, Cannabinoids, and Potency: Jacqueline Higgins, APRNÂ
2:15-2:30PMÂ BreakÂ
2:30-3:30PMÂ The Business of Therapeutic Cannabis: Lisa Gall, FNPÂ
3:30-4:30PMÂ Fireside Chat with APRN Experts
4:30-4:45PMÂ Wrap Up and Evaluation:Â
Barbara Peterson, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, FNAP
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