The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA), representing more than 215,000 registered nurses in Pennsylvania, will host a continuing education series titled “Medical Marijuana: Myths & Medicine.” This half-day event will be offered at four Pennsylvania locations – DeSales University, Wilkes University, Millersville University and Pittsburgh – between September 2014 and April 2015.

The first of the two Fall offerings will be held Thursday, September 18, 2014 at DeSales University, Center Valley from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. The second Fall offering will be held October 24, 2014 at Wilkes University from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Agenda topics include the history of marijuana, the effects of marijuana on the central nervous system, and Pennsylvania legislation related to medical cannabis.

“Medical cannabis is a defining patient issue of our time,” stated PSNA Chief Executive Officer Betsy M. Snook, MEd, RN, BSN. “As medical cannabis changes our legislative landscape, it is the responsibility of health care professionals to be informed. This presentation provides an opportunity to explore the myths and realities at the center of this historical debate.”

Online registration for both sessions is now open. Pricing for this event is: $35, PSNA members / $49, non-PSNA member / $20, non-licensed student. Visit www.psna.org/medicalmarijuana to register. This activity has been submitted to PA State Nurses Association for approval to award continuing nursing education.

The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) is the non-profit voice for nurses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Representing more than 215,000 nurses, the Association works to be essential in advancing, promoting and supporting the profession of nursing to improve health for all in the Commonwealth. PSNA is a constituent member of the American Nurses Association (www.psna.org).