Herbal Medicine for Nurses: Foundations
for Integrative Practice

Confidently navigate herbal medicine in clinical practice—safely, ethically, and within your scope as a nurse.

4 Contact Hours · $497 · Live & Online

Online Live Session June 27, 2026 9:00-1:00 pm (AZ)

WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: GROWING PATIENT NEEDS

The use of herbal medicine is widespread across patient populations, yet the “disclosure gap” remains significant—many patients do not share what they are taking unless directly asked.

This creates real clinical implications:

• Potential herb-drug interactions
• Variability in product quality and dosing
• Increased risk in vulnerable populations
• Missed opportunities for supportive, integrative care

Nurses who understand herbal medicine are better equipped to recognize risks, ask meaningful questions, and provide more complete patient-centered care.

WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM DIFFERENT

This is not a wellness herbal course or a casual introduction.

It is a structured, clinically relevant program taught by a Naturopathic Doctor AND Nurse Practitioner that integrates:

• Foundational herbal pharmacology
• Safety, dosing, and regulatory awareness
• Real-world assessment and documentation skills
• Evidence-based evaluation of herbal research

The focus is not on prescribing, but on clinical literacy, safety, and integration within scope of practice.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

This course is designed to give you both foundational knowledge and practical clinical application:

• How herbal medicine works in the body, including key plant constituents such as alkaloids, glycosides, and volatile oils
• The fundamentals of herbal pharmacology and how herbs interact with physiological systems
• Safety considerations, including dosing principles, quality control, and identifying high-risk populations
• Common forms of herbal preparations and how they influence absorption and effect
• How to take a comprehensive and clinically useful supplement history
• What to ask patients—and how to ask it—in a way that supports trust and disclosure
• Documentation best practices for herbal and supplement use
• How to evaluate herbal research and distinguish high-quality evidence from marketing claims
• Trusted clinical resources, databases, and tools to support ongoing learning

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?

This course may be especially valuable if you:

• Want to feel more confident discussing herbs and supplements with patients
• Have encountered patients using alternative therapies without clear guidance
• Value integrative and holistic approaches to care
• Want to expand your knowledge while staying within professional scope
• Are seeking a practical, grounded introduction—not an overwhelming deep dive

DISCLOSURES

To successfully complete this course and receive 4 contact hours, participants must:

• Attend 90% of the live online sessions and/or view 100% the enduring recordings

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

Course taught by Dr. Kimara Vaugh, ND, NP.

After registration, participants will 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 submitted to the American Holistic Nurses Association for approval 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.

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Expires XX/XX/XXXX

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

Who is this course for?
Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses seeking a foundational, clinically relevant understanding of herbal medicine.

Do I need prior experience?
No. This course is designed as an accessible entry point into herbal medicine within a professional nursing framework.

Can I work full-time while enrolled?
Yes. The structure is designed to fit within a busy nursing schedule.

Will this course teach me to prescribe herbs?
No. This course focuses on safety, education, and clinical awareness within the nursing scope of practice.