Holistic Nursing

Catalog description

In this course, the five core values of holistic nursing and the scope and standards of holistic nursing practice will be analyzed. The ever-evolving role of holistic nurses as leaders in the contemporary and integrative health care system will be explored. The holistic nurse integrates specialized nursing knowledge, skills, and concepts to create therapeutic relationships with patients focused on wellness, health promotion, and healing. Self-reflection, self-development, and self-care for the nurse are strongly emphasized. Course content is aligned with knowledge expectations for the nurse considering national certification in holistic nursing. Knowledge gained from this course, in association with other requirements as put forth by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC), may provide the opportunity for career advancement should the nurse decide to earn certification as Holistic Nurse Baccalaureate - Board Certified (HNB-BC).