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The holistic nurse's search for credibility.

Leighsa Sharoff1

  • 1Hunter College School of Nursing, New York, NY 10010, USA. lsharoff@hunter.cuny.edu

Holistic Nursing Practice
|January 24, 2006
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Professional nurses seek certification in holistic nursing for personal growth and credibility. The Holistic Nurse Certification (HNC) credential validates their expertise and legitimacy in holistic practice.

Area of Science:

  • Holistic Nursing Practice
  • Professional Development in Nursing
  • Healthcare Credentialing

Background:

  • Exploration of motivations for registered nurses (RNs) to pursue holistic nursing certification.
  • Identification of perceived essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes for competent holistic nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To understand the drivers behind RNs becoming certified holistic nurses.
  • To identify the competencies required for effective holistic nursing.
  • To examine the role of certification in establishing professional legitimacy.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative, naturalistic research design.
  • In-depth examination of participant experiences and perceptions.

Main Results:

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  • A significant disjuncture exists between traditional nursing structures and nurses' personal/professional development.
  • Certified holistic nurses perceive a strong need for credibility and legitimacy in their practice.
  • The Holistic Nurse Certification (HNC) credential was found to confer credibility and legitimacy.

Conclusions:

  • Holistic nursing certification addresses the need for legitimacy and validates practitioners' expertise.
  • Addressing the disjuncture between traditional nursing and holistic practice is crucial for professional growth.
  • The HNC credential plays a vital role in establishing competence and recognition in holistic nursing.