What is a cannabis nurse educator?

A Cannabis nurse educator is a nurse that has the knowledge of the upregulation of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and understands how cannabis helps balance the ECS. Cannabis nurses use more of a holistic approach to health and wellness with less focus on the use of pharmaceuticals. Mind, body and spirit, along with the physical body, are all equally important in overall health and wellness.

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What is CBD?

CBD aka cannabidiol is the most abundant cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. CBD can have an effect on the mind, but NOT the psychoactive effect that THC has on the mind. CBD has been proven to help balance the body despite outside stresses. CBD helps balance the ECS. The ECS promotes homeostasis and helps support a healthy immune system as we age.

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How to choose products?

One of the most important things to consider when buying cannabis products is testing! A person wants a product that is 3rd party tested and where a certificate of analysis is provided. The COA should provide information on any pesticides, heavy metals and biologicals (mold, mildew, bacteria, etc). This test should also provide a breakdown of how much CBD, THC, terpenes and other cannabinoids found in the plant. The customer should have easy access to the COA, such as the use of a QR code on each product.

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How CBD Benefits Body Wellness

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Once a client and an individualized treatment plan is initiated, the cannabis nurse will provide a follow up appointment via telephone to see how you are feeling and adjust accordingly. Remember the illness dictates the product, so follow ups are important.

Pain Management

CBD is a powerful anti-inflammatory that helps reduce inflammation which is often the root cause of pain within the body. The treatment plan will be adjusted to meet the needs of the client. Always start low and go slow until the individual’s goal is met.

Sleep Better

CBD is dose dependent on each individual person. CBD is different than pharmaceuticals as it helps regulate their sleep cycle. CBD helps support REM sleep. CBN is a cannabinoid that has been shown to help improve sleep.

Anxiety & Depression

CBD helps put the body back into homeostasis and provides overall health and wellness. Once all the body systems come into balance, a person may experience an improved mood and happier thoughts than they were experiencing prior to using CBD.

Autoimmune Diseases

Symptoms may vary related to which autoimmune disease you have present. The body is out of balance and CBD helps put the body back into balance (homeostasis), thus improving overall symptoms.

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About Me

Cannabis Nurse Educator

I received my Associate’s in Arts degree at Tyler Junior College, Tyler, Tx in 2004. I was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Society International Scholastic Order during this time at TJC. I then continued my education at The University of Texas, Tyler, Tx and graduated with my Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 2006. I was a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, IOTA NU chapter. I graduated Cum Laude and was involved in medical mission trip to Guatemala during my time as a student.

I worked as a home health nurse for 3 years where I worked my way from Field RN, to RN case manager and then to branch manager. I then became involved with hospice nursing and found my calling. I have been a hospice nurse for more than a decade and feel a true honor to help families and their loved ones through this end-of-life journey. After taking care of several terminal patients who talked about how cannabis has helped them, my journey into the cannabis world began. I then received my certification in cannabis nursing from Pacific College of Health and Science in 2020.

I have been a member of the American Cannabis Nurses Association since 2018. I am also a member of the Cannabis Nurses Network and Nurses with a Mission.