The American Nurses Association (ANA) recognized cannabis nursing as a specialty in 2023. In 2024, the ANA and American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA) published the specialty’s Scope and Standards of Practice. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) published guidelines on cannabis education and safe nursing practice in 2018. ANA specialty recognition: https://www.nursingworld.org/news/news-releases/2023/ana-officially-recognizes-cannabis-nursing-as-a-specialty-nursing-practice/ Cannabis Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice: https://www.nursingworld.org/nurses-books/cannabis-nursing-scope-and-standards-of-practice/ NCSBN marijuana guidelines: https://www.ncsbn.org/nursing-regulation/practice/marijuana-guidelines.page A nurse-authored perspective on evidence-based policy, professional ethics, and nursing licensure: Cadieux, C. S. (2026). Nurses and Cannabis Use: Ethical and Legal Concerns. Nursing, 56(8), 14-18.   submitted by   /u/ProbablyNotYourNurse [link]   [comments]