Research Committee

Our Committee Volunteers and Staff are currently working to fully develop this page…so stay tuned!

Develop research goals for the association.
To focus on creating cannabis research continuing education opportunities for nurses and other interested healthcare professionals.
To advocate for patients through research and educational opportunities.
To establish research and evidence-based practice as a foundation for cannabis nursing.
Enhance membership access to current cannabis research and partner with organizations that offer scientific content.
Initiate Quarterly Journal Club.
Webinar: How to evaluate cannabis research and how to submit a journal article for publication.
Obtain membership access to CannaKeys 360: Cannabinoid Health Sciences Research Databank.
Collaborates with Education, Communications, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Media, Student, Credentialing and Policy and Government Affairs Committees.

Preferred: MSN or PhD degree or currently enrolled in nursing (or closely related field) program.
Previous research experience a plus.
Meets on a bi-monthly basis; Chair reports to Executive Committee monthly.

Chair: Shaunese Henry

If you would like to lend a hand and join our committee, please complete the ACNA Volunteer Service Form and someone will follow-up with you!