Massage courses for nurses

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Specializes in Psychiatry, Oncology.

Hi all:

I am starting my ABSN program in January and hope to be an RN by end of next year. I always wanted to learn massage and would love to add it to my skillset as a nurse.

Are there any massage courses for RNs? Given the skill set and academics that nurses already have I would think there should be some kind of "bridge" programs other than a full scale massage training.

Has anybody looked into that?

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Yes there are plenty of massage courses that crossover to nursing, there is manual lymphatic drainage courses, there are massage courses for after surgery. There is visceral manipulation courses, I am a licensed massage therapist esthetician in the process of getting my nursing assistant certification. I'd say massage school is worth it to go :)

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Specializes in Psychiatry, Oncology.

Thanks, massage heart! I am sure it is worth it. If I had all the time and money, I would go to massage school and nutrition school and so on and so on - my curiosity in healing is endless. Was just curious if there was a "shortcut" into massage for nurses. Shortcut in a good way:)

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I try to incorporate a little massage into my nursing but time is limited. The knowledge of massage helps me better connect with my patients on a physical level. I am a new RN 1.5yr and a massage therapist for 14yrs.

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Specializes in Holistic and Aesthetic Medicine.

In many states nurses are exempted from the massage practice act and can practice without a massage license. Some schools will give you credit for the A/P portion which accounts for 1/2 of most massage programs.

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