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Explore respected organizations and professional resources that support cannabis nursing education, research, clinical practice, professional development, and advocacy.

American Nurses Association (ANA)

The American Nurses Association (ANA) represents the interests of registered nurses across the United States. ACNA is an ANA Organizational Affiliate and participates in the ANA Membership Assembly.

In 2023, ANA formally recognized cannabis nursing as a specialty nursing practice, an important milestone in the advancement of cannabis nursing within the broader nursing profession.

Cannabis Nurses Network (CNN)

A nursing-focused organization providing cannabis education, professional networking, continuing education, and resources for nurses interested in cannabis therapeutics and integrative healthcare.

Cannabis Nurses of Color (CNOC)

An organization dedicated to supporting and advancing nurses of color in cannabis healthcare through education, leadership, mentorship, professional development, and community.

CNOC promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and representation within the cannabis nursing profession.

Patients Out of Time (POT)

One of the nation's longest-standing nonprofit organizations dedicated to medical cannabis education, research, and patient advocacy.

Patients Out of Time was co-founded by Mary Lynn Mathre, RN, MSN, a founding member of the American Cannabis Nurses Association. The organization has played an important role in advancing evidence-based medical cannabis education for healthcare professionals.

Society of Cannabis Clinicians (SCC)

An interdisciplinary professional organization advancing medical cannabis through education, research, and clinical practice. SCC provides educational programs, clinical training, research resources, and professional collaboration for healthcare providers.

The nation's largest advocacy organization working to ensure safe and legal access to medical cannabis for therapeutic use and research.(opens in new tab)

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