And if cannabis can help provide that, then it belongs in your story, too.
For those of us in the cannabis space— dispensaries, nurses, doctors, advocates— we need to remember the caregiver. When we educate, when we provide resources, when we talk about wellness, we can’ t leave them out of the conversation because caregivers are the heartbeat of patient care. They deserve to be supported, seen, and included just as much as the patient. If we truly want to build a compassionate cannabis community, caregivers must be part of the conversation from the very beginning.
Final thoughts
Caregiving is love in action. But love shouldn’ t mean total burnout. Cannabis can give caregivers a chance to breathe, rest, and restore. So if you’ re out there holding it all together for someone you love, please hear me when I say that you are just as important. Don’ t wait until you’ re completely empty. Let cannabis be a tool to help you heal, too. Because the truth is, the best way to care for someone else is to also care for yourself.
Sending love & light, Nurse Sammie
Stay tuned to future issues for more educational information from a Cannabis Nurse Educator as we continue our quest to“ Bringing Back The‘ Medical’ In Marijuana.” Meanwhile, enjoy your month and remember to seek out your state-issued medical card— it will save you money. The Medical sales tax rate on cannabis is 4 %, and the adult use is 12 %. Additionally, many dispensaries extend steep discounts to medical patients.
Sammie Pyle has been a nurse for over 20 years, spending much of her career as a travel nurse across the U. S., including time spent in the U. S. Virgin Islands. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Missouri’ s own We Are JAINE, where she also leads the Health & Wellness Committee. Sammie now resides on Table Rock Lake in southwest Missouri with her husband and their four sassy wiener dogs, where she continues her mission to educate, empower, and elevate cannabis conversations in healthcare.
Notice: The information contained herein is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, but rather a sharing of knowledge and information based on research and experience. The content is for general informational purposes only. As always, check with your doctor first.
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