American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Nursing, Health Care
Member Type(s): Nurses, Health Care Professionals
Scope: National - United States
Formed: 1980
Address: 323 N San Francisco St., Suite 201, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001, USA
Phone: (800) 278-2462
Fax: (928) 526-2752
Email: info@ahna.org
Website: www.ahna.org

Description:

For 25 years, the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) has offered vital community support, self-care opportunities, education, advocacy and resources to members for their own healing and the healing of others. Your participation helps build a more united voice as we seek to transform the nursing profession and healthcare environment. Healthcare professionals and interested parties of all backgrounds are invited to join our community.

Mission/Aims:

The AHNA works to unite nurses in healing.

Principal Activities:

The AHNA works to transform healthcare through activities such as:

Actively promoting holistic care worldwide
Setting standards of holistic nursing practice
Developing position statements on critical issues in nursing practice
Representing holistic nursing in healthcare forums and collaborative initiatives
Publishing and supporting rigorous, credible research
Hosting an annual national conference
Facilitating and promoting holistic nurse networks across the nation

Member Benefits:

Subscription to the quarterly Journal of Holistic nursing
Subscription to Beginnings, the official magazine of the AHNA
E-mail newsletters and holistic nursing updates
Discounts on related holistic continuing education activities
Professional development through education and leadership opportunities
Networks for education, community and sharing
Resources for promoting a private nursing practice
Optional, special rate liability insurance
Special discounts on advertising and promotional opportunities.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Foundations of Holistic Nursing
Geriatric Care Modules
Journal of Holistic Nursing continuing nursing education credits