Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Tags: Medical Cannabis, Nursing, Cannabis Nursing, Cannabis Medicine, Psychedelic Medicine, Artificial Intelligence, Nursing Care
Moderator: Megan Mbengue, MSMCT, BSN, RN (@entheacare)
Panelists: Rachel Parmelee, PhD, RN, CNE, AHN-BC (@olemiss), Jacqueline Higgins, MS, MS-MCT, CNP, FNP-BC (Plant Amplified Wellness), Ariane Williams, BSN, RN (@entheacare),
A comprehensive roadmap for nurses seeking to lead in the rapidly evolving field of medical cannabis. Panelists will share best practices for identifying and supporting patients with problematic cannabis use, illustrate how nurses are spearheading endocannabinoid system focused interventions in men’s health, unpack the emerging role of psychedelic medicines as adjunct treatments to enhance therapeutic efficacy, and more.
Attendees will walk away with clear, actionable insights, tools, frameworks, and care pathways that they can implement immediately to elevate patient care and drive better health outcomes. Don’t miss this opportunity to position yourself at the forefront of medical cannabis nursing practice.
Learning Objectives:
⦾ Developing medical cannabis programs at University of Mississippi that involve product development and preparing students to navigate various regulatory bodies
⦾ How advanced education and patented technology are revolutionizing patient outcomes
⦾ Leveraging AI-powered dosing and evidence-based nursing care to meet individual patient needs
⦾ The nurse’s role in recognizing and supporting patients with problematic cannabis use
⦾ Exploring the transformative role of nurses in advancing men’s health through ECS care
⦾ Integrating psychedelic medicines as a successful adjunct option for patients utilizing cannabis
0:00 - The Nursing Panel: Spearheading Cannabinoid-Based Care
1:14 - Panelist Introductions
3:47 - What is Cannabis Nursing? Our Personal Journeys
7:38 - From Critical Care to Cannabis: A Nurse's Story
9:20 - Bridging the Gap: Spinal Cord Injury and Cannabis
11:07 - From Cannabis Addiction to Holistic Care
12:40 - The Nurse's Unique Role: Moderation and Intentional Use
17:51 - Why "All Use is Medical Use" Is a Problem
20:35 - Reconnecting with Plant Medicine: Mind, Body, and Spirit
23:48 - The Unique Challenges Cannabis Nurses Face
25:25 - The Lack of Cannabis Education in Nursing Curriculums
27:01 - Legislative Barriers to Patient Care
29:26 - The Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Critical Care
31:35 - The Dangers of High-Dose Recommendations
32:51 - The Power of Language: Talking to Doctors About Cannabis
34:37 - One Tip for Cannabis Nurses
38:37 - Q&A
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The CannMed 25 Innovation & Investment Summit showcased its first international venue, the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort in Puerto Rico from June 17 - 20, 2025. Since its inception at Harvard Medical School in 2016, CannMed has earned a reputation as the premier destination for cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and investment opportunities. CannMed 25 continues this tradition with medicinal plant researchers, clinicians and venture capitalists who view this Summit as the industry’s number one showcase for the latest advances in plant-based science, medicine, cultivation, and safety.
Tags: Medical Cannabis, Nursing, Cannabis Nursing, Cannabis Medicine, Psychedelic Medicine, Artificial Intelligence, Nursing Care
Moderator: Megan Mbengue, MSMCT, BSN, RN (@entheacare)
Panelists: Rachel Parmelee, PhD, RN, CNE, AHN-BC (@olemiss), Jacqueline Higgins, MS, MS-MCT, CNP, FNP-BC (Plant Amplified Wellness), Ariane Williams, BSN, RN (@entheacare),
A comprehensive roadmap for nurses seeking to lead in the rapidly evolving field of medical cannabis. Panelists will share best practices for identifying and supporting patients with problematic cannabis use, illustrate how nurses are spearheading endocannabinoid system focused interventions in men’s health, unpack the emerging role of psychedelic medicines as adjunct treatments to enhance therapeutic efficacy, and more.
Attendees will walk away with clear, actionable insights, tools, frameworks, and care pathways that they can implement immediately to elevate patient care and drive better health outcomes. Don’t miss this opportunity to position yourself at the forefront of medical cannabis nursing practice.
Learning Objectives:
⦾ Developing medical cannabis programs at University of Mississippi that involve product development and preparing students to navigate various regulatory bodies
⦾ How advanced education and patented technology are revolutionizing patient outcomes
⦾ Leveraging AI-powered dosing and evidence-based nursing care to meet individual patient needs
⦾ The nurse’s role in recognizing and supporting patients with problematic cannabis use
⦾ Exploring the transformative role of nurses in advancing men’s health through ECS care
⦾ Integrating psychedelic medicines as a successful adjunct option for patients utilizing cannabis
0:00 - The Nursing Panel: Spearheading Cannabinoid-Based Care
1:14 - Panelist Introductions
3:47 - What is Cannabis Nursing? Our Personal Journeys
7:38 - From Critical Care to Cannabis: A Nurse's Story
9:20 - Bridging the Gap: Spinal Cord Injury and Cannabis
11:07 - From Cannabis Addiction to Holistic Care
12:40 - The Nurse's Unique Role: Moderation and Intentional Use
17:51 - Why "All Use is Medical Use" Is a Problem
20:35 - Reconnecting with Plant Medicine: Mind, Body, and Spirit
23:48 - The Unique Challenges Cannabis Nurses Face
25:25 - The Lack of Cannabis Education in Nursing Curriculums
27:01 - Legislative Barriers to Patient Care
29:26 - The Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Critical Care
31:35 - The Dangers of High-Dose Recommendations
32:51 - The Power of Language: Talking to Doctors About Cannabis
34:37 - One Tip for Cannabis Nurses
38:37 - Q&A
Learn More about CannMed: cannmedevents.com
Sign Up for Our Newsletter: share.hsforms.com/1oi57oJDnRN-Uqqc9YPByRA20xr2
The CannMed 25 Innovation & Investment Summit showcased its first international venue, the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort in Puerto Rico from June 17 - 20, 2025. Since its inception at Harvard Medical School in 2016, CannMed has earned a reputation as the premier destination for cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and investment opportunities. CannMed 25 continues this tradition with medicinal plant researchers, clinicians and venture capitalists who view this Summit as the industry’s number one showcase for the latest advances in plant-based science, medicine, cultivation, and safety.
