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Holistic Nursing Certification & Continuing Education for Nurses

Evidence-Based Holistic Nursing Programs Designed for Nurses Who Want More Than Conventional Care

Healthcare is evolving, and so is the role of the nurse.

Today's nurses are increasingly seeking evidence-informed approaches that address the whole person—not just disease management. Holistic nursing integrates nutrition, lifestyle medicine, mind-body therapies, stress management, and patient-centered care to support healing and long-term wellness.

At Nurses for Natural Health, we offer continuing education designed specifically for nurses who want to expand their knowledge while remaining firmly grounded in evidence, professional nursing standards, and scope of practice.

Whether you're looking to earn continuing education contact hours, deepen your clinical expertise, or build a more holistic nursing practice, our online programs provide practical skills you can immediately apply in patient care.These programs are designed for licensed nurses who:

Why Nurses Choose Holistic Continuing Education

Our programs are designed to help nurses:

✓ Integrate evidence-informed complementary therapies into practice

✓ Improve patient education and lifestyle counseling

✓ Better understand nutrition, stress physiology, and chronic disease

✓ Expand confidence in caring for the whole person

✓ Earn continuing education contact hours

✓ Enhance professional growth while remaining within nursing scope of practice

Unlike programs created for the general public, every course is designed specifically with nurses in mind.

EXPLORE OUR HOLISTIC TRAINING PROGRAMS

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Acupressure Certificate for Nurses

Learn practical acupressure techniques to reduce stress, support symptom relief, and enhance patient care. Designed for real world clinical practice. Approved for 6 contact hours.

Self Paced Available.

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Medicinal Teas for Wellness

Medicinal Teas for Wellness is a holistic nursing course that teaches healthcare professionals how to safely use therapeutic herbs in tea form to support stress relief, digestion, immunity, and hormone balance. Learn evidence-informed herbal actions, preparation methods, dosing, safety considerations, and clinical applications so you can confidently integrate medicinal teas into patient-centered care and your holistic nursing practice. Approved for 3 contact hours.

Live and Self Paced Options Available.

Functional Nutrition Certification for Nurses

Study gut health, the microbiome, and functional medicine principles through a nurse-specific lens. Explore our Functional Nutrition Certification for Nurses and learn evidence-informed strategies you can apply in clinical practice. Approved for 35 Contact Hours. Self-Paced Available.

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Holistic Nursing Summit 2024

An immersive, evidence-informed experience for licensed nurses ready to integrate holistic tools into self-care and clinical practice.

Explore aromatherapy, expressive arts, sound therapy, narrative medicine, circadian hormone balance, restorative yoga, and practical integration strategies.

Approved for 6 contact hours.

Self-paced option only.

Yoga Foundations for Nurses

A yoga training program designed specifically for nurses. Learn evidence-informed movement, breathwork, and nervous system regulation tools to support resilience and integrative nursing practice. Approved for 8 Contact Hours

Self Paced Available.

Live Available Starts August 22.

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Soul of the Nurse Summit 2025

A transformational gathering for nurses ready to explore the deeper dimensions of healing beyond material medicine.

Experience integrative modalities including Ayurveda, Himalayan Kriya, Reiki, and Flower Essences — grounded in professional reflection and ethical nursing practice.

Approved for 5.5 contact hours.

Self-paced option only.

WHAT NURSES ARE SAYING

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is holistic nursing?

Holistic nursing is an approach to nursing that considers the physical, emotional, mental, social, environmental, and spiritual aspects of health while integrating evidence-informed complementary therapies into patient care.

Do I need to become certified as a holistic nurse?

Many nurses begin by expanding their knowledge through continuing education before pursuing additional professional credentials. Our programs provide practical education that can complement your professional development.

Are these courses online?

Yes. Our programs are delivered online, allowing nurses to learn at their own pace from anywhere.

Do these programs include continuing education hours?

Yes. Many of our courses include approved continuing education contact hours. Individual course pages provide specific accreditation information.

Which course should I start with?

Many nurses begin with Functional Nutrition for Nurses Certification, as nutrition plays a foundational role in nearly every area of health and nursing practice.

Are these programs within my nursing scope?

Yes. All programs are designed to align with professional nursing standards and scope of practice.

Are contact hours provided?

Yes. Nurses for Natural Health is AHNA-approved to provide contact hours.

Are these programs evidence-based?

Our curriculum integrates current research, nursing frameworks, and clinical application — designed specifically for licensed nurses.

Can I complete the courses online?

Yes. Programs are flexible and designed for working nurses.

If I miss the sessions are the sessions recorded?

Yes, the sessions are recorded and uploaded onto the Squarespace learning platform. Once you register you will have access to the course.

Begin Your Holistic Nursing Journey

Whether you're exploring holistic nursing for the first time or expanding an established integrative practice, Nurses for Natural Health offers evidence-informed continuing education designed to help you grow professionally while improving patient care.

Browse our Holistic Nursing Continuing Education Programs and discover the course that's right for you.