Kentucky Medical Cannabis for APRN/RN: Kentucky Board of Nursing Requirements for APRN Authorization

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Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00am ET - 4:30pm ET
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Kentucky Board of Nursing Requirements for Medical Cannabis for APRN Authorization

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This event offers 6.0 CE credits to attendees.
Accreditation Info: Kentucky Nurses Association - a Kentucky Board of Nursing provider. The KBN approval of an individual nursing continuing education provider does not constitute endorsement. KBN# 0001-12-24-41; approved for 6 contact hours..

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Studies have proven Medical Cannabis to be beneficial in the treatment and management of many diseases and conditions. As states implement Medical Cannabis programs allowing patients to use this form of treatment it is imperative that healthcare providers become educated in this emerging aspect of medicine. This course provides a brief history of cannabis prohibition, as well as a review of Federal, Kentucky state and local laws with qualifying conditions specific to Kentucky. This course will provide the learner an overview of the endocannabinoid system, its function, the risks and benefits of medicinal cannabis, and formulating appropriate patient education on the uses of cannabis. An overview of cannabis plant constituents, a description of available medicinal products, the pharmacology of cannabis including dosing, administration, and potential drug interactions. Lastly, a discussion on signs and symptoms of Cannabis Use Disorder.

At the conclusion of the program, the participant will be able to:

1. Recognize the qualifying medical conditions that allow the recommendation of medical cannabis per KY law.

2. Understand the basic pharmacology of cannabis including potential drug interactions.

3. Recommend medicinal use of cannabis that is safe and appropriate.

4. Recognize the signs and symptoms of cannabis use disorder.

KBN Approval. This offering for contact hours is provided by the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA). Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN). KBN Provider Number: 1-0001. KBN CE Providership Approval through December 31, 2025. KBN approval of an individual continuing nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program/offering content. 50 minutes = 1.0 KBN Contact Hour.

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Mary Lynn Mathre MSN, RN

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Mary Lynn (ML) Mathre is the President and Co-founder of Patients Out of Time and Past President and Founding Member of the American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA). Mary Lynn graduated from the College of St. Teresa In Winona, MN in 1975 and began her nursing career in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps. She earned her MS degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1985 and her thesis was on Marijuana Disclosure to Health Care Professionals. Originally a medical surgical nurse, Ms. Mathre changed specialties in 1987 and has been a certified addictions registered nurse (CARN) since 1989. She began as the charge nurse on the Addiction Treatment Unit at the University of Virginia Health System, and later as the first Clinician 5 (expert level), she was the Addictions Consult Nurse for UVA Health System until 2002. She later was Exec. Dir. of an opioid dependence treatment center in Charlottesville

Thomas Willis Attorney

Litigation attorney handling complex business disputes, medical malpractice and other insurance defense matters. Independently managing all aspects (discovery, motion practice and court appearances) for a large, high-dollar value caseload.