Cannabis Use and Surgery

Cannabis Use and Surgery
$10.00
1 Contact Hour
Includes 1.00 Pharmacology Hour
61
About the course

Cannabis Use and Surgery

1 Pharmacology Hour • Perioperative Cannabis Education for APRNs

ANCC Provider P0557 • No Subscription Required • $10 One-Time Price
1
Contact Hour
1
Pharm Hour
100%
Online
$10
One-Time Price

This 1-hour pharmacology CE course explores the increasing prevalence of cannabis use among surgical patients and its implications for perioperative care. Participants examine the effects of preoperative cannabis use on postoperative pain management, potential adverse cardiovascular effects, and drug-drug interactions during the perioperative period. Approved by ANCC (Provider P0557) for 1 pharmacology contact hour.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the increased prevalence of cannabis use preoperatively
  • Describe the outcomes of cannabis use for pain control postoperatively
  • List the potential adverse effects of cannabis use on blood pressure and heart rate, and the likelihood of drug-drug interactions in the perioperative period

Course Details

Original Release Date: June 1, 2024

Most Recent Review: May 9, 2024

Expiration Date: May 31, 2027

Authors: Lawrence Mieczkowski, MD, and Joanna Nolte, APRN, MSN — no conflicts of interest

Target Audience: APRNs, nurse practitioners, and surgical nursing professionals

ANCC Accreditation

Renew Now CE is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation, Provider Number P0557. This course provides 1.0 pharmacology contact hour.

Accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing and applicable toward ANCC pharmacotherapy CE requirements.

Earn 1 Pharmacology Hour on Cannabis & Perioperative Care

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ANCC Accredited (P0557)    1 Pharm Hour    Instant Certificate    No Subscription

Texas APRNs: Complete Your 25-Hour Renewal Package

This course is included in our Texas APRN Complete CE Renewal Package – 25 Contact Hours ($149) — everything Texas APRNs and NPs need for full license renewal, all in one place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this course cover?

Cannabis Use and Surgery covers the perioperative implications of cannabis use in surgical patients, including effects on postoperative pain management, potential adverse cardiovascular effects, and drug-drug interactions during the perioperative period.

Does this count as pharmacology CE?

Yes. This course provides 1 pharmacology contact hour approved through ANCC Provider P0557. It counts toward pharmacotherapy CE requirements for ANCC-certified NPs and Texas APRN pharmacotherapy hours.

Is this course included in the Texas APRN package?

Yes. This course is included as a pharmacology component in the Texas APRN & NP Complete CE Renewal Package (25 Contact Hours, $149).

When are certificates available?

Immediately after completing the post-test. Download and keep your certificate for license renewal records and possible audit documentation.

What if I don't pass the post-test on my first attempt?

No problem — you have unlimited attempts at no extra charge. Review the material and retake as many times as needed. Once you pass, your certificate downloads instantly.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes — 30 days, no questions asked. If you are not completely satisfied within 30 days of purchase, contact us for a full refund.

Does Renew Now CE require a subscription?

No. This is a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no auto-renewals, no recurring fees.

$10.00
1 Contact Hour
Includes 1.00 Pharmacology Hour
61
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