Lemetria Whitehurst is a registered nurse and content creator with over 23 years of experience in healthcare. After working many years remotely as a utilization review nurse, she branched and became a freelance copywriter, specializing in all things nursing-related, alternative & holistic health and wellness content, specifically in the rapidly growing cannabis world. As a Cannabis Nurse Educator, Lemetria advocates for cannabis reform, writing about cannabis science, culture, and the healing powers offered by cannabinoids. She's also passionate about homeschooling and resides in West Virginia with her husband and six children. You can find more of her creative work on her 90s-themed youtube channel, Kuttin' Up For the Kulture, or on her website lemetriawhitehurst.com where she offers writing services and tips for other creatives. 

Education:
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), University of Toledo College of Nursing

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