This is that time of year when many people are waiting for winter to end. We daydream about soft sand under our toes and warm sunshine on our face. Instead, some folks on
Improving health outcomes and the way patient care is delivered should be a goal of every healthcare professional. With over three million nurses in the United States, we have a significant opportunity to
Our workplace doesn’t always lend to creating a mindful healing environment. And Hospitals often lack the administrative support and money for building one. It’s not as if one nurse can change a rooted
The Art and Science of Nurse Coaching: The Provider’s Guide to Coaching Scope and Competencies is your essential resource as you support your clients on a journey of discovery to achieve desired behavior
As Integrative Nurse Coaches, we are uniquely positioned to rise to the demands of healthcare transformation. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its recent reaffirmation by the U.S. Supreme Court have paved the
(A conversation between my innate-wisdom and myself, a.k.a Integrative Nurse Coach)
The interest in nutrition for maintaining health and well being is on everyone’s mind these days. As the body of research grows along with information, there is also much confusion and many theories
Rituals for healing help us restore balance and harmony in our busy lives and assist us with our daily self-care. This is especially true when faced with a crisis (relationship, family, work) or
As we honor Florence Nightingale on May 12th, we can reflect upon her vast contribution to both nursing and global health and ask ourselves what each of us can do to continue her
Barbara Dossey, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the holistic nursing movement. She has received many awards and has authored or co-authored 23 books. A major focus of her
This week I was invited to present a live web conference on “Holistic and Integrative Modalities for Pain Management” for the Visiting Nurse Association of America (VNAA), a national association that represents hospice
The Role of Nurse Coaches As health and wellness coaches, nurses are the trusted professionals emerging as pioneers on the vast frontier of our nation’s health care reform. Nurses possess the essential tools
Niche! Niche! By now, as a prospective or current Nurse Coach, you have heard the word “niche” a gazillion times. Taking everything into account, this
What is decisional balance? Have you ever had someone tell you what you should be doing? Has someone given you advice on how they would
Going virtual is a whole new avenue for creating a sacred space, but it can be done easily with a few simple adjustments. Creating a
For many years as an ICU Nurse, I had a side gig (and still do) as a group fitness instructor. Honestly, it was one outlet
