American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)
American Holistic Nurses Association continues to emphasize the nurturing and valuing of self and client. Currently leading the way in holistic and integrative health care practice, research and education, AHNA serves more than 5,500 members as the definitive voice for holistic nursing. AHNA is also responsible for the recognition of holistic nursing by the American Nurses Association as an official nursing specialty with its own defined scope and standards of practice.
Holistic Nursing is defined as “all nursing practice that has healing the whole person as its goal” (American Holistic Nurses’ Association, 1998). Florence Nightingale, who is considered to be the founder of Holistic Nursing, taught nurses to focus on the principles of holism: unity, wellness and the interrelationship of human beings and their environment.
Mission:
The Mission of the American Holistic Nurses Association is to illuminate holism in nursing practice, community, advocacy, research and education.
vision:
AHNA's vision is a world where every nurse is a Holistic Nurse
Strategic Goals:
• Increase AHNA Membership and Expand Influence on Holism in Healthcare
• Increase and Unify Holistic and Integrative Research, Practice, and Education Opportunities
• Strengthen and Empower the Voice of Holistic Nursing
• Expand and Increase Communication and Awareness about Holistic Nursing
• Optimize and Leverage Resources to Strengthen AHNA Infrastructure