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Holistic Nurse:
Holistic Nursing is now more widely accepted and
recognized than ever before. Holistic Nurses are
officially recognized by the American Nurses
Association (ANA), as a focused area of nursing
practice. Holistic Nursing is an alternative
healing method and embraces all nursing
specialties. The aim of Holistic Nursing is to
treat the whole person by recognizing the
mental, spiritual and emotional elements of a
patients make up. Holistic Nursing does not only
focus on the symptoms of a condition but delves
further to find the root cause.
Typical duties of a Holistic Nurse include:
- Providing acupuncture
- Massaging and aroma therapy treatments
- Healing patient’s mental and spiritual health
which in turn aids their physical health.
- Practicing Chinese Medicine
- Performing Chiropractic and Osteopathic
manipulation
- Administering many alternative therapies such
as Reflexology and Reiki
Where they work:
Holistic Nurses can work in Hospitals,
Acupuncture clinics, Holistic clinics, Home
Health, Health Farms and many other settings.
Qualifications:
Qualified Registered Nurses can become certified
in holistic nursing. To do this you must first
complete a healing arts program. Holistic Nurse
Certification (HNC), is provided by the American
Holistic Nurses’ Certification Corporation (AHNCC).
This is a widely recognized qualification which
shows an individuals commitment to Holistic
Nursing, along with proof of his/her advanced
skills in Holistic Nursing Practice.
Find a Nursing School:
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and colleges in your area that offer nursing programs.
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