while in TN for advanced training in Healing Touch, I met 2 ladies completing the Holistic MSN at TSU in Nashville. Both nurses had different interests & focus. One was to use her degree to persue assisting people in the mental health field with addiction but using mind-body techniques, Healing Touch, progressive relaxation, massage, etc. The other lady wanted a family practice approach to families in the working poor bracket. They work but make too much for subsidy but cannot afford insurance. She wanted to educate these people on better choices for nutrition, family planning, relaxation, Healing Touch, infant massage, all to promote a closer knit family unit. Upon questioning the ladies extensively over our 4 day program, they shared that they loved the holistic MSN & believed that it was a blessing to train amongst people with like views in caring for the client (not the patient-which is quite paternal). they wanted to involve the client/s in the care rendered & give choices that were affordable, educational & with low risk of side effect.
This was in 2003 I believe when I met them. Hope this helps somewhat....
Originally Posted by adboehnen
Has anyone attended the master's programs in holistic nursing at NYU or the University of Tennessee in Nashville? Has anyone gone through the Holistic nursing program at the New York College for asian bodywork and TCM training? I would appreciate any program feedback. Also, let me know if there are other programs out there such as master herbal programs, etc.
I have my BSN, and I am looking to work in holistic/preventative/wellness healthcare. I currently work in critical care to pay the bills, but I have a fun job one day a week at an Acupuncture Centre. I hope to assist people in natural healing, and I'd like to get some sound, legitimate credentials to achieve this. My interests are in nutrition, herbs, and bodywork.
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