What is Holistic Nursing?
"Holistic Nursing is defined as 'all nursing practice that has healing the whole person as its goal' (American Holistic Nurses’ Association, 1998). Florence Nightingale, who is considered to be the founder of Holistic Nursing, taught nurses to focus on the principles of holism: unity, wellness and the interrelationship of human beings and their environment.
Holistic Nursing is not merely something we do. It is also an attitude, a philosophy and a way of being that requires nurses to integrate self-care, self-responsibility, spirituality, and reflection in their lives. This often leads the nurse to greater awareness of the interconnectedness of self, others, nature, spirit and relationship with the global community."
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For More Information:
Holistic Nursing: A Way of Being, a Way of Living, a Way of Practice Article by Lucia Thornton RN, MSN, AHN-BC