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Published on: June 21, 2010
Creating a graduate holistic nursing program.
Marguerite J Purnell1, Bernadette Lange
1Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA. mpurnell@fau.edu
Holistic Nursing Practice
|April 22, 2011
Summary
A new Master of Science in Holistic Nursing track was established to meet evolving healthcare needs. This program provides a unique educational framework for advanced holistic nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Holistic Health
- Graduate Studies
Background:
- The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing launched a Master of Science in Holistic Nursing track in Spring 2010.
- This program was one of the first six of its kind nationally and the only one in Florida.
- Its development occurred in a dynamic healthcare landscape, requiring adaptability and innovation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the philosophical underpinnings of the holistic nursing master's program.
- To describe the professional framework guiding the curriculum and practice.
- To detail the development process of this innovative graduate nursing track.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of the program's conceptual and structural elements.
- Review of faculty vision and needs assessment for students and the community.
- Exploration of the challenges and strategies in establishing a novel educational program.
Main Results:
- The program's design integrated holistic principles with advanced nursing practice.
- Key philosophical foundations and a professional framework were established.
- The development process highlighted the importance of faculty commitment and responsiveness to external needs.
Conclusions:
- The Master of Science in Holistic Nursing track was successfully developed based on defined philosophical and professional bases.
- The program's creation demonstrated a proactive approach to evolving healthcare demands.
- This initiative serves as a model for developing specialized graduate nursing programs.
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