Cannabis: a Handbook for Nurses

Description: Cannabis: a Handbook for Nurses [Paperback] Clark, Carey S Product Overview 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 educationFoundational chapters provide:An overview of the history of cannabis prohibition and regulation, from ancient times to pioneers in cannabis careHuman endocannabinoid system structure and functionsCannabis pharmacology and pharmacokineticsCBD: The phytocannabinoid &; dosing, drug-drug interactions, evidence of CBD effectiveness, and moreFocuses 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 careThe nurse&;s role in cannabis patient care &; nursing theory, motivational interviewing, coaching, spiritual care, ethics, and use of holistic modalitiesThe 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 lawsReal-world nursing experience &; interviews with cannabis care nurses that share approaches, challenges, and successesChapter features include:Concepts and Considerations box &; Outlines chapter content and objectivesApplied Learning Questions &; for personal reflection or group discussionCase Studies &; Illustrate use of cannabis treatments in a variety of practice settingsEnd-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. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (February 11, 2021) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 464 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1975172787 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 87 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.51 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.94 x 1.06 x 6.06 inches Best Sellers Rank: #5,719,841 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #496 in Pharmacology (Books) #641 in Nursing Oncology #1,207 in Nursing Pharmacology (Books) #496 in Pharmacology (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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