Core Values From AHNA Core Essentials PDF Flashcards
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Provides rationale for holistic nursing practice beliefs, decisions, and actions as part of evaluation processes.
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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care
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Assesses client’s use of and preferences for conventional and integrative health strategies.
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ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
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Collects data within the context of the holistic paradigm in a systematic and ongoing process.
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Assessment: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
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Focuses on facilitating the individual’s growth, holistic health, and wellbeing.
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QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
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Demonstrates a commitment to practice holistic self-care strategies to manage stress and enhance wellbeing.
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ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care
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Partners with client and colleagues to enhance healthcare- consumer’s perception of wellbeing.
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COMMUNICATION: The holistic, registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
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Clarifies and validates client’s understanding of the plan.
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PLANNING: The holistic, registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
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Honors the individual as the authority/expert of his/her life experiences.
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ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
9
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Partners with client in decision-making throughout the implementation process to ensure safe holistic and integrative practice effectiveness.
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IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
10
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Acknowledges that holistic health is a multidimensional state of well-being as perceived by the client.
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QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
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Assesses interactions between the client and significant others.
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ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
12
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Uses teaching-learning methods appropriate to the clients’ needs and/or situation.
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IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
b) Health teaching and promotion: The holistic, registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
CV 4 Education/Research
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Facilitates client’s and significant others to learn that healing is a holistic process.
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IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
b) Health teaching and promotion: The holistic, registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
14
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Participates in professional organizations in a membership capacity at local, state, national and international levels to expand promotion of holistic health.
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COLLABORATION: The holistic, registered nurse collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity
15
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Seeks available resources in formulating holistic, ethical decisions.
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ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
16
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Uses current knowledge, including research findings to expand clinical practice, professional performance, and role development.
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EDUCATION: The holistic, registered nurse attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
CV 4 Education/Research
17
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Elicits client’s story (to reveal context and complexity of the human health experience).
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Assessment: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
18
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Engages in consultation with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams.
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LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity
19
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Uses holistic nursing theories to guide data collection.
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ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
20
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Contributes to an environment that is conducive to enhancing the holistic, integral education of healthcare providers.
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: The holistic, registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
21
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Engages in self-evaluation to identify areas of strength, opportunities for professional development with consideration to current laws, regulations, and rules.
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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care
22
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Identifies and reports discriminatory professional practices.
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RESOURCE UTILIZATION: The holistic, registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
23
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Seeks experience, formal and informal, to maintain and develop clinical skills, professional knowledge, and personal growth related to holistic nursing.
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EDUCATION: The holistic, registered nurse attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
CV 4 Education/Research
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Assesses client’s understanding of the diagnostic procedures, the diagnosis, and treatment plan including integrative health practices.
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ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
25
Participates in systematic peer review considering practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
26
Uses scientific (empirical) knowing when gathering and validating data.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
27
Demonstrates energy, excitement, and a passion for quality holistic nursing practice.
LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity
28
Coordinates implementation of holistic care plan across settings and caregivers.
IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
a) Coordination of Care: The holistic, registered nurse coordinates care delivery.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
29
Approaches clients as integrated, adaptive systems, interconnected with all other systems.
QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
30
Partners with clients to formulate realistic outcomes that emphasize holistic health and wellbeing as defined by the client.
OUTCOMES IDENTIFICATION: The holistic, registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
31
Seeks feedback from clients regarding impact and effectiveness of holistic nursing care.
QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
32
Facilitates negotiations of conventional and integrative therapies or practices for continuity of care and program planning.
COMMUNICATION: The holistic, registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
33
Promotes work environments that support understanding, respect, health, healing, caring, wellbeing, wholeness, and harmony.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: The holistic, registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
34
Acts on behalf of vulnerable and/or marginalized individuals or groups who cannot seek or demand ethical treatment on their own.
ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
35
Uses esthetic knowing when gathering and validating data.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
36
Creates safe learning environments.
IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
b) Health teaching and promotion: The holistic, registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
CV 3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
37
Respects the client’s choices and health trajectory, even when it is incongruent with conventional wisdom/standards.
ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
38
Advocates for the holistic wellbeing of the global community with consideration for the economy, education, and social justice.
ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
39
Uses holistic nursing theory to formulate outcomes.
OUTCOMES IDENTIFICATION: The holistic, registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
40
Demonstrates creativity and flexibility during periods of system change.
LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity
41
Provides peers with feedback regarding their practice and/or role performance, as it affects the wellbeing of both the peer and their clients, using constructive language and sincere communications.
COLLABORATION: The holistic, registered nurse collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity
42
Provides age appropriate holistic care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.
ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity
43
Practices holistic nursing care in a manner that preserves and protects the client’s confidentiality autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs within legal and regulatory parameters.
ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
44
Supports research of others on healing, wholeness, spirituality, and/or other holistic concepts.
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE/RESEARCH (EBP): The holistic, registered nurse integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
CV 4 Education/Research
45
Centers self before interacting with client.
Assessment: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
46
Understands the diversity of the local and global community and associated resources.
RESOURCE UTILIZATION: The holistic, registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
47
Uses reflective knowing when gathering and validating data.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care
48
Demonstrates knowledge of the role and referral process of the ethics committee in the organization.
ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
49
Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues.
COLLABORATION: The holistic, registered nurse collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity
50
Facilitates client and significant others to explore holistic and integrative strategies and interventions and related resources needed to address each of the diagnoses and the expected outcomes.
PLANNING: The holistic, registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
51
Uses ongoing evaluation to mutually revise, with persons involved: the plan, diagnosis, expected outcomes, and implementation.
EVALUATION OF IMPLEMENTED CARE: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
52
Serves in key roles in the work setting by participating on committees, councils, and administrative activities.
LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity
53
Integrates current trends, theory, research, and evidence-based interventions specific to the client’s needs, problem, or situation.
IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan.
CV 4 Education/Research
54
Reports illegal, incompetent, or impaired practices.
ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
55
Engages in on-going self-reflection to identify wisdom learned and areas for self-development.
ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care
56
Engages in activities that nurture and enhance our integral relationship with the earth.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: The holistic, registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
57
Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency, and life-long learning related to holistic nursing.
EDUCATION: The holistic, registered nurse attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
CV 4 Education/Research
58
Assesses client’s perceptions and meaning of signs and symptoms, health, illness, sickness, and wellbeing.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
59
Uses AHNA Core Values to articulate the moral foundation of holistic nursing.
ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
60
Disseminates evaluation results according to laws and regulations.
EVALUATION OF IMPLEMENTED CARE: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
61
Provides information related to the use, efficacy, safety, and indications of holistic and integrative health practices within the client’s context.
COMMUNICATION: The holistic, registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
62
Supports appropriate balance between work and holistic self-care in the lives of nurses and other colleagues.
LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
CV 5 Self-Reflection /Self-Care
63
Documents results of the evaluation.
EVALUATION OF IMPLEMENTED CARE: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
64
Uses holistic nursing concepts to guide data collection.
Assessement: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
65
Facilitates others to learn about conventional and integrative practices.
IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
b) Health teaching and promotion: The holistic, registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
CV 4 Education/Research
66
Acknowledges and expresses expertise and competency of diverse disciplines.
COLLABORATION: The holistic, registered nurse collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity
67
Proactively promotes innovative ideas aimed at creating a caring environment conducive to client holistic health and well-being.
LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity
68
Collects data to monitor quality and effectiveness of holistic nursing practice.
QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
CV 4 Education/Research
69
Advocates for the client’s self-knowledge as essential information.
IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
a) Coordination of Care: The holistic, registered nurse coordinates care delivery.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
70
Uses communication knowledge and skills (e.g. active listening and use of technology) to interact effectively within the client’s and colleague’s worldview.
COMMUNICATION: The holistic, registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
71
Acknowledges own personal value/belief patterns may influence client-nurse interactions.
Assessment: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
72
Creates an environment that supports holistic nursing in risk-taking behaviors.
LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity
73
Documents relationship among diagnoses, expected outcomes, and evidence-based, holistic care plan in a secure and retrievable manner.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
74
Validates communication with clients and colleagues to ensure constructive, purposeful interactions.
COMMUNICATION: The holistic, registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
75
Partners with clients and others, as indicated, to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan, and determine factors that contribute to differences between expected and actual holistic outcome.
EVALUATION OF IMPLEMENTED CARE: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
76
Analyzes pattern(s) of data collected to derive diagnoses.
DIAGNOSIS: The holistic, registered nurse analyzes data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
77
Synthesizes data/information to identify patterns.
DIAGNOSIS: The holistic, registered nurse analyzes data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
78
Uses unknowing when gathering data.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
79
Creates innovative, quality-improvement activities to initiate changes in holistic healthcare.
QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
80
Implements processes to remove/decrease barriers to holistic care.
QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
81
Validates diagnosis in partnership with client(s).
DIAGNOSIS: The holistic, registered nurse analyzes data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
82
Plans care that links assessment, diagnosis, and potential side effects.
PLANNING: The holistic, registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
83
Participates, actively and ethically, in holistic research activities when able.
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE/RESEARCH (EBP): The holistic, registered nurse integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
CV 4 Education/Research
84
Participates in the work of the research ethics committee.
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE/RESEARCH (EBP): The holistic, registered nurse integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
CV 4 Education/Research
85
Assesses client’s strengths, challenges, and available internal and external resources.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
86
Reflects on the effect of one’s cultural and spiritual beliefs, life experiences, biases, education, and values on his/her professional practice.
ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care
87
Uses self as an instrument of healing (e.g. as a conduit of healing energy).
IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
88
Works to create and maintain healthy work environments that supports holistic healthcare.
LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity
89
Uses standardized language and/or recognized terminology to document the holistic plan.
PLANNING: The holistic, registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
90
Ensures inclusion of client’s values and beliefs in decision-making, holistic care plan, and negotiation of role-responsibilities.
PLANNING: The holistic, registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
91
Partners with multiple sources (e.g. clients, advocates, etc.) to create health documents.
IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
b) Health teaching and promotion: The holistic, registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
92
Assesses client values, beliefs, and cultural practices.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
93
Engages in self-evaluation of own professional holistic nursing practice, considering current practice standards, laws, regulations, and rules.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care
94
Has the ability to define a clear vision of holistic nursing practice, associated goals with implementation and evaluation plans to measure success.
LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
95
Utilizes trending patterns of care/outcomes as these contribute to CV 4 Education/Research improving practice.
LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
CV 4 Education/Research
96
Assess cultural and environmental factors effecting client’s well- being.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
97
Performs actions necessary to achieve holistic goals identified from evaluation processes.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care
98
Facilitates comfort using touch intentionally when appropriate.
IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
99
Prioritizes data collection activities based on client’s immediate needs, condition, and/or situation.
Assessment: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
100
Assesses client’s physical, mind, body, spiritual dimensions and their interactions.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
101
Assesses client’s coping status and related resources.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
102
Facilitates others to access self-knowing and inner wisdom.
IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
b) Health teaching and promotion: The holistic, registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
103
Promotes competency in Holistic Nursing Practice to assure quality of care for individuals, families, and communities.
QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
104
Shares holistic nursing knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues at inter-professional team meetings, conferences, and other opportunities.
COLLABORATION: The holistic, registered nurse collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
CV 4 Education/Research
105
Seeks and acquires knowledge and skills pertinent to the practice of Holistic Nursing.
EDUCATION: The holistic, registered nurse attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
CV 4 Education/Research
106
Promotes advancement of holistic nursing as a profession locally to
globally.
LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
107
Incorporates cultural practices that affect the client’s holistic healthcare plan and related outcomes.
RESOURCE UTILIZATION: The holistic, registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
108
Models ethics and philosophy consistent with holistic nursing’s beliefs.
IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
b) Health teaching and promotion: The holistic, registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
109
Engages in the practice of self-care as a prerequisite to providing holistic care.
QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care
110
Honors and facilitates the natural development of and unfolding of the client’s human processes, and inherent capacity for self-healing.
ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
111
Demonstrates quality by documenting the application of the holistic nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.
QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
112
Integrates spiritually-based interventions in care plan as appropriate.
PLANNING: The holistic, registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
113
Co-creates a safe and effective care plan that incorporates appropriate integrative health practices.
PLANNING: The holistic, registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
CV 3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
114
Considers own expertise when defining outcomes.
OUTCOMES IDENTIFICATION: The holistic, registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
115
Evaluates factors such as client resources and circumstances, the safety, cost-benefits, efficiencies, and impact on practice when choosing interventions.
RESOURCE UTILIZATION: The holistic, registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
116
Uses the best available evidence, including theories and research findings, to guide holistic nursing practice decisions throughout the nursing process.
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE/RESEARCH (EBP): The holistic, registered nurse integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
CV 4 Education/Research
117
Recognizes that evidence-based practice contains three components: the best evidence, the client’s preferences, and the nurse’s expertise.
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE/RESEARCH (EBP): The holistic, registered nurse integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
CV 4 Education/Research
118
Proactively works to protect the holistic health and well-being of the ecosystem.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: The holistic, registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
119
Informs the person of the risks, benefits, and outcomes of holistic healthcare regimes.
ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
120
Assesses significant others’ perceptions of the situation.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
121
Obtains and maintains professional certification in holistic nursing and other areas of expertise.
QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
CV 4 Education/Research
122
Provides age and developmentally appropriate holistic care from infant to elder in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.
QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
123
Assists persons in self- advocacy skill development, which includes making informed choices about their care.
ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
124
Acknowledges that the well-being of the ecosystem of the planet is a determining condition for the well-being of holistic human beings
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: The holistic, registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
125
Seeks ongoing feedback on information provided to the client and significant others as indicated.
IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
b) Health teaching and promotion: The holistic, registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
126
Acknowledges self as integral with the healing environment.
QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care
127
Seeks feedback (formal and informal) from clients, and colleagues/peers in respect to professional practice.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care
128
Uses ethical knowing when gathering and validating data.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
129
Facilitates client in establishing/maintaining relationships with healthcare providers that are conducive to healing and attaining health goals.
IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
a) Coordination of Care: The holistic, registered nurse coordinates care delivery.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
130
Collaborates with inter-professional team to optimize resources needed for holistic care plan.
COLLABORATION: The holistic, registered nurse collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity
131
Values all life experiences as opportunities to find personal meaning and cultivates self-awareness, self-reflection, and growth.
ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care
132
Assesses client’s learning needs and readiness to learn.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
133
Uses Presence, Intentionality, Compassion, and Authenticity throughout the holistic nursing process.
QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
134
Shares holistic nursing knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues at patient-care conferences.
COLLABORATION: The holistic, registered nurse collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
CV 4 Education/Research
135
Uses ANA Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statement and AHNA Position Statement on Holistic Nursing Ethics and other regulations and laws to guide practice.
ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
136
Facilitates clients in becoming informed consumers of holistic care.
RESOURCE UTILIZATION: The holistic, registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
137
Documents implementation of holistic care plan.
IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
a) Coordination of Care: The holistic, registered nurse coordinates care delivery.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
138
Facilitates inter-professional processes that enhance contributions of all members of the health team.
COMMUNICATION: The holistic, registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
139
Assigns or delegates tasks as defined by the state nurse practice acts and according to the knowledge and skills of the designated care-giver.
RESOURCE UTILIZATION: The holistic, registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
140
Facilitates client’s understanding that different outcomes may evolve over time.
OUTCOMES IDENTIFICATION: The holistic, registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
141
Uses own personal knowing when gathering data.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
142
Honors uniqueness and inherent worthiness of clients throughout all aspects of the holistic nursing process.
ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
143
Assesses client’s lifestyle patterns and risk behaviors.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
144
Uses holistic nursing theories to help integrate one’s knowing, doing, and being in practice.
QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
145
Models earth stewardship through lifestyle choices.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: The holistic, registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity
146
Assesses client’s comfort status and related resources.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
147
Partners with client and significant others (as appropriate) to set a timeline for the care plan.
PLANNING: The holistic, registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
148
Uses holistic nursing theories to interpret meaning and to identify relationships among the data collected.
DIAGNOSIS: The holistic, registered nurse analyzes data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
149
Engages in nondiscriminatory holistic nursing practices.
RESOURCE UTILIZATION: The holistic, registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
150
Uses sociopolitical knowing when gathering and validating data.
ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.
CV 2 Holistic Caring Process
151
Acknowledges health and wellbeing as the desired outcome of holistic nursing practice.
QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.
CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics
