Cannabis Nursing 2026: From Passion Project to Professional Positioning

Cannabis nursing started in grassroots advocacy and is finding its way into clinical practice, but many nurses are still asking a very real question:

When does this work become sustainable?

As conversations around federal rescheduling continue, patients are beginning to ask whether Medicare or private insurers might cover CBD and other cannabinoid therapies. The landscape is shifting. Expectations are changing. Documentation is becoming more important. Health systems are starting to pay attention in a way they haven’t before.

In this Cannabis Nursing Roundtable discussion, Nurses Elisabeth and Sherri Mack will explore what this moment actually means for nurses working in cannabinoid care, including:

What rescheduling could realistically mean for nurse educators inside healthcare systems
Why more patients are asking about Medicare and cannabinoid coverage, and what reimbursement might look like
How nurses can build stronger clinical authority in cannabinoid therapeutics, especially in chronic care
Where sustainable roles may begin to take shape, from hospitals and dispensaries to case management, integrative clinics, and policy work
What it takes to move from passion-driven work into something professionally grounded and viable

This is a forward-looking conversation for clinicians who are ready to see cannabis nursing evolve into something more structured, more recognized, and more sustainable.

Join us as we take a closer look at what may be coming next.

All nurses are welcome to join us: Cannabis Nurse Roundtable Discussion 5/14/26 4pm PST

Cannabis Nursing is a Specialty!

Cannabis nursing is stepping into its own as a specialty area of practice, with board certification on the horizon. The Holistic Caring & Green Nurse Cannabis Nurse Health Coach Programis designed to prepare you for what is next. With future opportunities across healthcare settings, dispensary operations, and leadership roles within the cannabis industry, the time is right. Healthcare organizations will be looking to nurses to fill the gaps in educational leadership, and we want to support your efforts in meeting this need.

While the program was created with nurses in mind, it is also open to licensed health professionals who approach care through an integrative lens. CNHC provides an evidence-informed foundation to support the more than 50 million people in the United States already using cannabis as part of their health and wellness. There are 30 CEUs for nurses.

As policies shift and patient demand continues to rise, healthcare is being asked to adapt. The CNHC Program prepares you to guide patients in using cannabis safely and effectively, with a focus on improving quality of life and reducing suffering, while also helping you build a meaningful role in this evolving area of practice.

Listen to Elisabeth Mack, MBA, BSN, RN, CEO and Co-Founder of Holistic Caring & The Green Nurse in this special video message. In this guided tour, she shares a closer look at the Cannabis Nurse Health Coach Certificate Program & Mastermind, along with the professional network designed to support your growth in the cannabis healthcare arena.

Use NURSE50 at checkout to save 50% on the program and mastermind for half price for the most complete education + practice-building system available in cannabis nursing.