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Acupressure Certification for Nurses

Evidence-Informed Acupressure Training Designed Specifically for Nurses

6 Contact Hours· $497 or 2 Payments of $249· Next Cohort: September 19 & October 3, 8:00–10:30 AM ET

Elevate your holistic nursing practice with this 6-contact-hour continuing education course focused on evidence-informed acupressure techniques for pain relief, stress reduction, sleep support, and emotional regulation. This live online acupressure certification teaches Registered Nurses how to integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles into modern nursing care — safely, ethically, and within scope of practice.

Prefer to learn at your own pace instead of a live cohort? This certification is also available self-paced and on-demand.

Why Enroll in This Acupressure Certification?

Learn Evidence-Based, Scope-Aligned TechniquesIntegrate TCM principles into modern nursing care safely, ethically, and within your professional scope of practice.
Master 12 Core Acupressure PointsSupport acute and chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, mood regulation, and immune function.
Reduce Your Own BurnoutLearn nervous system regulation and emotional resilience techniques you can use during your own shifts.
Expand Non-Pharmacological Patient CareAdd practical, evidence-informed tools to your bedside care toolkit.
Earn 6 Continuing Nursing Education Contact HoursApproved by the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA #2001).

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Acupressure

History and clinical relevance
Evidence-based applications in nursing practice
Safety considerations and scope alignment

5 Element Theory & Mind-Body Integration

Understanding emotional and physiological patterns
Applying 5 Element principles in patient education

12 Core Acupressure Points

Acute and chronic pain
Insomnia and sleep disturbance
Anxiety and mood regulation
Immune system support

Clinical Application Modules

Integrating acupressure into bedside care
Language for documentation and collaboration
Patient education strategies

Self-Care & Burnout Prevention for Nurses

Nervous system regulation
Emotional resilience tools
Practical techniques for use during shifts

Who Should Enroll?

Registered Nurses seeking holistic nursing continuing education
Nurses interested in non-pharmacological pain management
Holistic-minded clinicians expanding integrative practice tools
Nurses experiencing burnout and seeking mind-body techniques

No prior acupressure experience required.

Disclosures & Approval

To successfully complete this course and receive 6 contact hours, participants must:

Attend 90% of live online sessions when offered
If self-paced, view 90% of all 6 enduring videos (total of 6 hours of content)
Complete a post-test with a score of 80% or higher

Course taught by Dr. Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN and Jim Keegan. This is an online course. After registration, participants receive an educational portal to access modules online.

No one with the ability to control content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with an ineligible company.

This activity has been approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association to award contact hours. The American Holistic Nurses Association is recognized as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

AHNA #2001 · Expires 5/27/2028

Approval for contact hours through the American Holistic Nurses Association is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients.

What Nurses Are Saying

Krista SpectorUS · Trustpilot

"This class was exceptionally informative and well organized. The information taught in each module is invaluable, and I will be able to apply it daily with most, if not all, of my clients."

DanielleCA · Trustpilot

"Dr. Vanessa is so knowledgeable and kind. I am so inspired with the applications to my nursing practice."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Acupressure Certification for Nurses?

An Acupressure Certification for Nurses is an AHNA-approved continuing education program that teaches Registered Nurses foundational acupressure theory, 5 Element concepts, and 12 core acupressure points to support pain relief, stress reduction, sleep, and emotional regulation — all within nursing scope of practice.

What are the benefits of this program?

Nurses report increased confidence in holistic pain management, improved emotional regulation skills, and stronger patient-centered communication grounded in mind-body principles.