Holistic Nursing Approach to Neck and Back Pain “All Nursing that has healing the whole person as its goal” (American Holistic Nurses Association definition 1998) Holistic Nursing was officially recognized by the American Nurses Association (ANA) in 2006 as a nursing specialty with a defined scope and standards of practice. Presented by Laurie Laugeman RN, BSN, HNB-BC

The Practice of Holistic Nursing Begins with nurses to incorporate self-reflection and self-care practices into their own lives Creating a caring and healing relationship This practice recognizes the totality of the human being–the interconnectedness of body, mind, emotion, spirit, social/cultural, relationships and environment Integrates complementary and alternative approaches (CAM) into clinical practice

Self-Care at Home and at Work.

Creating a Caring and Healing Relationship

Complementary and Alternative Approaches (CAM) and Integrative Modalities Complementary/Alternative and Integrative modalities NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Examples Acupuncture Aromatherapy Chiropractor Guided Imagery Homeopathy Massage Meditation Tai Chi Therapeutic Touch Reflexology Vitamins and Herbs Yoga U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services National Institute of Health National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health All Health Topics researched evidence–based from acupuncture to zinc Be informed

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