Cannabis: A Handbook for Nurses

by CAREY S. CLARK, AMERICAN CANNABIS NURSES ASSOCIATION

Overview

Awarded Second Place in the 2021 AJN Book of the Year Awards in Advanced Practice Nursing


The time is now to get grounded in cannabis science and holistic care, with the evidence-based Cannabis: A Handbook for Nurses.

This groundbreaking new guide addresses nursing skills and responsibilities in cannabis care, including the physiology of the human endocannabinoid system, cannabis care as it relates to specific disease processes, the history of cannabis, advocacy and ethics, and the ins and outs of cannabis dosing, delivery methods, side effects, and more. Essential for all practice areas, this is a timely, much-needed foundational resource for both students and practicing nurses who want to provide knowledgeable and effective medical cannabis care. 
 
Get grounded in cannabis knowledge with science-driven nursing guidance:

• Covers the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) 2018 “Six Principles of Essential Knowledge” for supporting medical use of cannabis 
• Meets the NCSBN (2018) principles for all practice areas and all levels of nursing training and education
• Foundational chapters provide:
  • An overview of the history of cannabis prohibition and regulation, from ancient times to pioneers in cannabis care
  • Human endocannabinoid system structure and functions
  • Cannabis pharmacology and pharmacokinetics
  • CBD: The phytocannabinoid – dosing, drug-drug interactions, evidence of CBD effectiveness, and more
• Focuses on the nurse’s role around cannabis care: 
  • Cannabinoid research findings – current evidence related to conditions such as seizures, MS, cancer, pain, PTSD, osteoporosis, opiate harm reduction and end-of-life care
  • The nurse’s role in cannabis patient care – nursing theory, motivational interviewing, coaching, spiritual care, ethics, and use of holistic modalities
  • The APRN role and process of providing care for medical cannabis patients seeking their medical cannabis recommendation 
  • Legal and ethical concerns –  cannabis-care ethics, advocacy, the current federal status of cannabis in the United States, and how to review a state’s cannabis laws
  • Real-world nursing experience – interviews with cannabis care nurses that share approaches, challenges, and successes
• Chapter features include:
  • Concepts and Considerations box – Outlines chapter content and objectives
  • Applied Learning Questions – for personal reflection or group discussion
  • Case Studies – Illustrate use of cannabis treatments in a variety of practice settings
  • End-of-Chapter Q&A – NCLEX-style questions, similar to those that will be added to the NCLEX and APRN exams, to support learning and certification preparation 

About the Clinical Editor

Carey S. Clark, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, RYT, FAAN is Professor of Nursing, Director of Nursing, and Chair of the Medical Cannabis Certificate Program at Pacific College of Health and Science, in New York City, Chicago, Illinois, and San Diego, California, and the Past-President of the American Cannabis Nurses Association.



 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781975144265
Publisher:	LWW
Publication date:	02/12/2021
Edition description:	First, North American Edition
Pages:	464
Sales rank:	651,120
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Carey S. Clark, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, RYT, FAAN is Professor of Nursing, Director of Nursing, and Chair of the Medical Cannabis Certificate Program at Pacific College of Health and Science, in New York City, Chicago, Illinois, and San Diego, California, and the Past-President of the American Cannabis Nurses

Table of Contents

Contributors v

Reviewers vii

Nurse Interviews, Contributors ix

Introduction xi

Acknowledgments xvii

Chapter 1 History of Cannabis and Prohibition 1

Chapter 2 The Human Endocannabinoid System (ECS): Physiology 44

Chapter 3 Cannabis Pharmacology: From the Whole Plant to Pharmaceutical Applications 115

Chapter 4 Cannabidiol 161

Chapter 5 Cannabis Science: Reviewing Trends 219

Chapter 6 The Nurse's Role: Providing Cannabis Care 268

Chapter 7 Advanced Practice Nursing Considerations 313

Chapter 8 Legal, Ethical, and Advocacy Concerns: Cannabis From the Federal to State Level 363

Chapter 9 The Cannabis Care Nurse's Experience 402

Index 447

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Carol E Agana, MNSc, RNP, APRN (University of Arkansas)
Description: This book is intended to offer information about how to care for anyone using cannabis for a variety of diagnoses. It also presents information on physiology of pain relief with cannabis, maximizing health, legal aspects of cannabis use for medical reasons, cannabis pharmacology, and nurse bias against using cannabis. Purchase of this book includes the ebook.
Purpose: The author states that the purpose of the book is to provide a medical cannabis foundational resource for nursing faculty/educators, nursing students, and practicing nurses. The book further states that it can be used across levels of curricula to guide nurse-driven coaching and educational interventions with medicinal cannabis patients. The objectives are worthy. Any new information is good information and there is much in this book that I did not know. For nurses who work in more liberal areas of the country, I think this book would be an excellent resource. There is no accompanying information other than an ebook, which is the same as the print version.
Audience: The book is written for nurses, nursing faculty who are teaching students, and nursing students. I agree with the authors about the audience; however, I think anyone, including physician assistants and physicians can learn how to care for patients using cannabis from this book. It meets the needs of the audience and offers more information than the audience even expects. Who knew there was an American Cannabis Nurses Association? The author was president of that in addition to being a professor. I think that qualifies her as credible.
Features: The title is very clear: it is a resource (handbook) for nurses. It is simple and to the point and leaves nothing to imagine. Most of the book is text, with very few diagrams, tables, and photos.
Assessment: This is a good resource for nurses who manage or care for patients who use cannabis for their illness or medical condition. I do not know of any other books that include the same or close to the same information as this book, especially those addressed to nurses or care providers.

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