You will identify ways to implement the six principles of Integrative Nursing in your work setting, then learn how to practice and apply specific integrative therapies at work, in alignment with the research evidence and safety and quality considerations. In short, you will be ready to partner with patients on developing a plan of integrative care that fits their needs and preferences. Each course is eligible for Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements and may be eligible for CE credit from other professional boards.
Integrative Nursing Specialization
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Integrative Nursing Specialization
Patient-Centered, Relationship-Based Nursing Care. By the end of this specialization, you will be able to practice a patient-centered, relationship-based approach to nursing that utilizes a variety of integrative healing modalities.
Instructors: Kim Christensen
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(190 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Assess the current and potential role for Integrative Nursing in health and healthcare, including your own workplace.
Discuss the evidence base for use of integrative therapies, including historical, clinical, and research data.
Assess if a therapy is appropriate, Educate patients about benefit and risk, Administer or advise on use, and Evaluate if the therapy was useful.
Apply Integrative Nursing principles and strategies to patient care and symptom management.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Pain Management
- Nursing Care
- Health Assessment
- Nursing Management
- Patient-centered Care
- Patient Education And Counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical Leadership
- Clinical Assessment
- Chronic Diseases
- Clinical Nursing
- Patient Referral
- Nursing
- Music
- Patient Communication
- Nursing Practices
- Mindfulness
- Patient Evaluation
- Manual Therapy
- Contraindication
What’s included
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Taught in English
43 practice exercises
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Specialization - 5 course series
What you'll learn
Describe the six principles of Integrative Nursing and their key behavioral indicators.
Describe key elements and strategies of Integrative Nursing assessment.
Apply Integrative Nursing goals and strategies to improve symptom management in patients.
Apply Integrative Nursing principles and clinical decision making within your scope of nursing practice.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Nursing Practices
Category: Nursing
Category: Health Assessment
Category: Patient Evaluation
Category: Chronic Diseases
Category: Clinical Leadership
Category: Clinical Assessment
Category: Mindfulness
Category: Nursing Management
Category: Patient-centered Care
Category: Pain Management
Category: Nursing Care
Category: Clinical Nursing
Category: Stress Management
What you'll learn
Describe the current and potential role of aromatherapy in health and healthcare.
Identify safety and ethical issues and discuss their application in practice situations.
Assess, administer, and evaluate the use of essential oils for management of pain, anxiety, nausea, and fatigue.
Discuss logistics of establishing and sustaining a clinical aromatherapy program.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Clinical Research
Category: Patient Safety
Category: Stress Management
Category: Pain Management
Category: Regulatory Compliance
Category: Patient Education And Counseling
Category: Nursing Practices
Category: Science and Research
Category: Contraindication
Category: Clinical Practices
What you'll learn
Basic concepts of East Asian Medicine (EAM)
Clinical indications for acupressure and the evidence base for its use in symptom management
Acupressure protocols for pain management, gastrointestinal disturbances (constipation, diarrhea, nausea), and wellbeing (anxiety, insomnia, fatigue)
Strategies for incorporating acupressure into your professional practice and self-care routines
Skills you'll gain
Category: Mindfulness
Category: Pain Management
Category: Mental Health
Category: Clinical Practices
Category: Patient Communication
Category: Treatment Planning
Category: Manual Therapy
Category: Clinical Assessment
What you'll learn
Evaluate the role of guided imagery in health and healthcare and how you may use it professionally and personally.
Assess if guided imagery is appropriate for a client or patient.
Identify and evaluate resources, including apps and commercial products that might be helpful in specific situations or for specific conditions.
Create your own imagery intervention for a specific patient or group of patients
Skills you'll gain
Category: Patient Evaluation
Category: Mental Health Therapies
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Music
Category: Treatment Planning
Category: Creativity
Category: Patient Education And Counseling
Category: Pain Management
Category: Stress Management
Category: Education Software and Technology
Category: Mindfulness
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
What you'll learn
Discuss the benefits of mindfulness as supported by research evidence, including potential impact on pain management, sleep issues, and anxiety.
List contraindications, discuss how you would identify when they are present, and identify possible modifications to your recommendations.
Identify programs and resources—both local in-person and online where you might refer patients.
Discuss the benefits of mindfulness for you professionally, including reduced stress, enhanced focus, and emotional regulation.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Mindfulness
Category: Contraindication
Category: Mental Health
Category: Pain Management
Category: Patient Education And Counseling
Category: Patient Referral
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Stress Management
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Clinical Assessment
Category: Patient-centered Care
Category: Mental Concentration
Category: Personal Development
Category: Patient Communication
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Frequently asked questions
There are four courses in the Specialization, ranging from 4-6 weeks in length each.
There is no required background knowledge.
No, you can begin with the course that most interests you.
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