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I have read an interesting article yesterday about how Holistic Nursing is the future as well as geriatric nursing. I wanted to know has anyone had success starting a business in holistic?

Hi Kathy, I am currently looking at a few programs now. You really want to find a program on evidenced based training and has a structure that provides behavioral change skills and specialty. I highly suggest to speak to people who are already in a program that interest you.

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

Thanks Proverbs16:24. I have done some research online and have spoken with NIWH. There are many benefits I like about this program and they are recognized by ANCC, and others. I checked the BBB and are rated A+. Have you checked them out and if so do you have any reservations about their program?

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

Patient Engagement and Behavioral Health Change Workshop for Medical Professionals | National Institute of Whole Health

I know you mentioned behavioral change, this is offered but it is separate from the Whole Health Educator for Nurses cirriculum.

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Thank you Kathy. Yes, I have looked into this program and it does seems promising. What area you interested in specializing?

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

Proverbs16:24- The whole health educator for nurses looks like the best bet since you qualify to take the certification test for CCP and you get an NPI number recognized for billing nationally as an educator (not billing as a nurse). I'll likely take advantage of the Behavioral Health course, and possibly expand on the wellness inventory training that is offered now within the cirriculum. The WH Nutrition Educator Program requires that you work in the nutrition field and nsg credentials don't fit the bill. There's also a Nutrition certificate but many of those courses are part of the Nursing Educator program and it is not as comprehensive as the program for nurses.

As far as what I want to specialize in later once I get through a program, I am not 100% sure. I will see where this learning process leads me. I recently retired from a full time +, stressful nsg management job and now want something more flexible, part time and in line with my interests. I worked in psych at all levels over the years so wellness and behavioral concepts are areas that I have an interest in, value and feel comfortable with.

I spoke with someone at NIWH and they were informative and zero pressure. They sent me an email with alot of additional info and links (a bit more than you'll find on the website). I'm going to look at a couple more programs before I decide but NIWH partners with some of those other programs in that you can get big discounts if you want to do portions of their offerings. I will let you know what I decide. Keep in touch and good luck!

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Thank you Kathy. I wish you the best as well. You seem really passionate and we have a lot in common. Please do stay in touch :)

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