What is the mission of AHNA?

The AHNA is a specialty nursing association serving over 5,500 nurses and holistic healthcare professionals in the USA and internationally. Our mission is to illuminate holism in nursing practice, community, advocacy, research, and education. Our vision is that Every Nurse Is a Holistic Nurse.

What are the principles of holistic nursing?

Holistic nursing is based on the principle that a patient’s biological, social, psychological and spiritual aspects are interconnected. These aspects fit together to form a unique person. Thus, holistic nursing focuses on individualized care by understanding each patient’s diverse needs.

What are the elements of holistic nursing care?

Holistic care in nursing is a philosophy that guides the care that patients’ receive which emerged from the concepts of humanism and holism. It refers to the provision of care to patients that are based on a mutual understanding of their physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.

What does Ahna mean?

Gracious, Merciful
The name Ahna is primarily a female name of Spanish origin that means Gracious, Merciful.

Why holistic care is important?

The use of holistic care in a medical setting can: Help destigmatize mental health care. Honor the body’s natural healing intelligence. Respect cultural differences and traditional healing methods.

What are the 5 core values of holistic nursing?

The current Standards of Holistic Nursing are based on five Core Values of practice: 1) Holistic Philosophy and Education; 2) Holistic Ethics, Theories, and Research; 3) Holistic Nurse Self-Care; 4) Holistic Communication, Therapeutic Environment and Cultural Competence; and 5) Holistic Caring Process.

What are the five areas of holistic health?

There are five main aspects of personal health: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual.

How do you pronounce Ahna?

aw-nuh; as in i am ‘on a’ bus.