General Questions About Contact Hours

Q: Are Nurses for Natural Health programs approved for contact hours?
Yes. Select programs are approved for contact hours by the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA). Each course page lists the specific number of contact hours available.

Q: Who can enroll in these holistic nursing programs?
Our programs are designed primarily for Registered Nurses and Licensed Professional Nurses. Some courses may also be appropriate for other licensed healthcare professionals.

Q: Are courses offered online?
Yes. Most programs are delivered online with live and/or self-paced options to accommodate nursing schedules.

Q: Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants receive a certificate of completion after meeting all course requirements.

FAQ: Acupressure Training for Nurses

Q: Is the Acupressure Training approved for contact hours?
Yes. The Acupressure Training for Nurses program is approved for contact hours by the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA).

Q: What will I learn in the Acupressure course?
You will learn foundational acupressure theory, 5 Element concepts, and practical acupressure points used to support stress reduction, pain relief, sleep support, and relaxation.

Q: Can nurses use acupressure in clinical practice?
Yes. Nurses can integrate acupressure as a complementary, non-pharmacological intervention within scope of practice to support patient comfort and well-being.

Q: Do I need prior holistic training?
No prior experience is required. The course is structured for beginner to intermediate nurses.

FAQ: Functional Nutrition Certification for Nurses

Q: Is the Functional Nutrition Certification approved for contact hours?
Yes. This program is approved for contact hours by the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA).

Q: What makes this functional nutrition program nurse-specific?
This certification integrates functional nutrition science with the nursing process, care planning, patient education, and scope-of-practice clarity.

Q: What topics are covered in the Functional Nutrition program?
Topics include gut health, microbiome science, hormone balance, blood sugar regulation, functional laboratory interpretation, and case-based clinical application.

Q: Can nurses apply functional nutrition education in their current role?
Yes. Nurses use this training to educate, coach, and support patients managing chronic conditions, fatigue, stress, and digestive concerns.

FAQ: Mindfulness & Mind-Body Medicine for Nurses

Q: Is the Mindfulness program approved for contact hours?
Yes. This program is approved for contact hours by the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA).

Q: How does mindfulness training help prevent nurse burnout?
Mindfulness practices support nervous system regulation, improve focus, enhance emotional resilience, and promote professional sustainability in nursing.

Q: What techniques are included?
The program includes breathwork, meditation, guided imagery, and evidence-informed mind-body interventions appropriate for nursing practice.

Q: Can I complete this program while working full-time?
Yes. The course is structured to accommodate shift-based schedules.

FAQ: Medicinal Teas for Wellness

Q: Is the Medicinal Teas for Wellness program approved for contact hours?
Please refer to the individual course page for current contact hour approval status through the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA).

Q: Why should nurses study medicinal teasc?
Many patients use teas as self-care. Nurses trained in herbal pharmacology can support safe use, identify potential interactions, and provide evidence-informed patient education.

Q: What will I learn in this course?
You will learn about commonly used teas, potential drug-herb interactions, clinical safety considerations, sourcing, and ethical integration within nursing scope.

Q: Is prescribing included in this training?
No. The course focuses on education and safety awareness. Nurses remain within professional scope of practice.

FAQ: Reiki for Nurses

Q: Is the Reiki program approved for contact hours?
Yes. The Reiki for Nurses program is approved for contact hours by the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA).

Q: What is Reiki and how can nurses use it?
Reiki is a complementary energy-based practice used to promote relaxation and stress reduction. Nurses use Reiki to support self-care and patient comfort.

Q: Do I need prior Reiki experience?
No. Reiki Level 1 is beginner-friendly and designed specifically for nurses.

Q: Can Reiki be integrated into healthcare settings?
Many healthcare environments recognize Reiki as a complementary modality. This training focuses on safe, professional integration.