Holistic Nursing
Nursing does not only involve physical, mental, and emotional health; it also considers the patient’s spiritual wellness. Holistic nursing is a practice that promotes health and disease prevention by linking healing with the patient’s faith and spiritual belief (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2017). Holistic nurses work alongside individuals, families, and communities to provide their services. These specialty nurses consider their patient’s bodies, minds, spirits, cultures, and environments in their plan of care. While these nurses can perform the same duties as other nurses, they focus on making patients feel comfortable and relaxed. Holistic nurses treat their patients include acupuncture, eastern medicine, hypnosis, massage, wellness coaching, acupuncture, and hydrotherapy (Northestern State University, 2017). Holistic nurses focus on the healing process rather than the condition itself. Unlike traditional Western medicine, holistic nurses incorporate dietary changes, herbs, exercise, meditation, and guided imagery in their care for their patients (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2017).
