Empowered Holistic Nursing Education as the Philosophical Framework for an RN-BS Program: A Six-Year Impact

Katie Love1

  • 1About the Author Katie Love PhD, RN, PHCNS, BC, AHN-BC, is an advanced holistic nursing consultant, Love Grows Consulting Nursing, West Hartford, Connecticut. She was program director for the RN-BS program and associate professor at University of Saint Joseph when this study was conducted. For more information, contact Dr. Love at Klove@hhchealth.org.

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