6 Contact Hours · LIVE ONLINE · $497 · April 4, 2026 8:00 am-3:00 pm ET · Self Paced and On Demand Available Here

Evidence-Informed Acupressure Training Designed Specifically for Nurses

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.

Earn AHNA-approved contact hours while gaining practical tools that reduce burnout and expand your non-pharmacological patient care strategies.

Only 10 spots available.

What You Will 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

Master techniques to support:
• 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?

This course is designed for:

• 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

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)

• successful completion of post-test with a score 80% or higher

Course taught by Dr. Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN and Jim Keegan and is online course.

After registration, participants will receive an educational portal to access modules online.

Only 10 spots available.‍ ‍

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 accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AHNA #1844

Expires 7/11/2026

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Who is this training for?

This course is designed for nurses who want evidence-informed, non-pharmacological tools that align with holistic nursing standards and professional scope.

What will I learn?

You will learn practical acupressure techniques to support pain relief, stress reduction, sleep quality, and emotional balance in clinical settings.

Is this course online?

Yes. Fully online with live and self-paced options.

What if I miss a live session?

Live sessions are recorded and available for replay.

Are payment plans available?

Yes. Flexible payment options are available at checkout.

Ready to Expand Your Holistic Nursing Skills?

Join the Acupressure Certification for Nurses and integrate evidence-based acupressure into patient care and personal resilience practice.