What is Holism?

Holism is a medical model for health and healing that recognizes the interconnectedness of all aspects of life - mind, body, spirit and the world around us.  It gives us a sense of mental, physical and social well-being. 

We are the sum of all our parts and each part affects the other.  If we are "out of sorts"  in one area, working on that alone is not likely to be enough.  We must realize what else might need attention and plan to approach from all angles. 

What is Holistic Nursing?

                                     Florence Nightingale said         

                                               that nursing is an art.

Holistic Nursing is the Art of Caring with the Goal of Healing.

The holistic nurse explores the human health experience.

He or she values her patients/clients with worth, truth, beauty, with sincerity and authenticity.

Holistic nursing is having faith in a person, and validating that person.

The holistic nurse takes on the role of life coach, health coach and guides her client's growth toward wholeness.  He or she is the guardian of the patient's journey through illness to healing.