Statement from Jeff Molter, AANA President, on today’s executive order reclassifying marijuana

Statement from Jeff Molter, President of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), on today’s executive order reclassifying marijuana: 

“Today, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) attended the signing of Executive Order 14368 to reclassify marijuana to a Schedule III drug. This reclassification will expand opportunities for rigorous research into how cannabis and cannabinoids can provide pain relief, and how they interact with anesthesia and perioperative care, strengthening the science that underpins patient safety. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) have been leaders in this important research, and this will open the door to more opportunities. The AANA thanks the Trump administration for this important action which will prioritize patient safety and research, and we look forward to partnership with federal agencies and the clinical community to ensure implementation supports safe, high-quality anesthesia care.” 

Jeff Molter, MSN, MBA, CRNA