Description: Millions of patients suffering from pain, cancer, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, seizure disorders, HIV/AIDS, and other ailments report that cannabis provides relief from their symptoms. With the increasing use of medical cannabis, it is important for nurses and healthcare providers to understand its use. The basics of the Endocannabinoid system, management of medical cannabis in... Read more »
This program will explore how herbs can help nurses navigate sleep challenges related to irregular hours, workplace stress, and shifting schedules, while also equipping them to support patients facing sleep issues. This presentation delves into research-backed herbal options, practical strategies for night shift workers, and essential guidance on herb-prescription interactions. Attendees will gain actionable, holistic... Read more »
Description: Patients with substance use disorder are a medically and socially vulnerable population, and often experience overdose, co-occurring mental illness, and chronic disease. Despite the need for healthcare, these patients are often reluctant to seek care because of stigma and previous negative experiences within the healthcare system. Through lived experience, this program will examine how person-centered... Read more »
Description: Drug addiction is a brain disease. Although initial drug use might be voluntary, drugs of abuse have been shown to alter gene expression and brain circuitry, which in turn affects human behavior. Once addiction develops, these brain changes interfere with an individual’s ability to make voluntary decisions, leading to compulsive drug craving, seeking, and... Read more »
Description: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that over thirty-seven million people of all ages in the US are living with diabetes. Nurses are uniquely situated to provide the education and support that is required for good glucose control and management. Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) are an essential part of... Read more »
