1. 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

2. 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

3. Self-Care at Home and at Work.

4. Creating a Caring and Healing Relationship

5. 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

6. What works for you?