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Cannabis Nurse Navigator
Cannabis Nurse Navigator™️
The Cannabis Nurse Navigator™ is a registered nurse with specialized training in cannabis science, clinical assessment, and patient education. The Cannabis Nurse Navigator™ operates at the intersection of nursing care, clinical research, and patient advocacy, serving as both a guide and liaison between patients, providers and systems of care.
As a nurse-scientist and principal investigator conducting research on Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) and the Cannabis Nurse Navigator™️ at the Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center under the direction of Dr. Godfrey Pearlson, the nursing clinical research team propose this model for both theoretical and practical advancement in modern nursing. The Cannabis Nurse Navigator™ represents a new frontier of nursing practice. The Cannabis Nurse Navigator™ bridges scientific discovery, clinical application, and compassionate care to improve patient outcomes and advance health equity.
Nique Pichette, DNP, MSN, RN
Principal Investigator, Olin Neuropsychiatric Research Center, Institute of Living, Hartford, CT
Founder and ISPTO Trademark Holder, Cannabis Nurse Navigator™