K2 and Synthetic Cannabinoids

A discussion of synthetic cannabinoids and at risk populations.

Presented by University of Central Missouri MSN candidates: Melissa Barkmeyer RN, BSN; Ann Gottfried RN, BSN; Elizabeth Moore RN, BSN; and Darla White RN, BSN

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