Core Values From AHNA Core Essentials PDF Flashcards

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Provides rationale for holistic nursing practice beliefs, decisions, and actions as part of evaluation processes.

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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.

CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care

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Assesses client’s use of and preferences for conventional and integrative health strategies.

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ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Collects data within the context of the holistic paradigm in a systematic and ongoing process.

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Assessment: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Focuses on facilitating the individual’s growth, holistic health, and wellbeing.

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QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Demonstrates a commitment to practice holistic self-care strategies to manage stress and enhance wellbeing.

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ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care

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Partners with client and colleagues to enhance healthcare- consumer’s perception of wellbeing.

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COMMUNICATION: The holistic, registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

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Clarifies and validates client’s understanding of the plan.

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PLANNING: The holistic, registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Honors the individual as the authority/expert of his/her life experiences.

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ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Partners with client in decision-making throughout the implementation process to ensure safe holistic and integrative practice effectiveness.

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IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Acknowledges that holistic health is a multidimensional state of well-being as perceived by the client.

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QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Assesses interactions between the client and significant others.

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ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Uses teaching-learning methods appropriate to the clients’ needs and/or situation.

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IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
b) Health teaching and promotion: The holistic, registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.

CV 4 Education/Research

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Facilitates client’s and significant others to learn that healing is a holistic process.

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IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
b) Health teaching and promotion: The holistic, registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Participates in professional organizations in a membership capacity at local, state, national and international levels to expand promotion of holistic health.

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COLLABORATION: The holistic, registered nurse collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity

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Seeks available resources in formulating holistic, ethical decisions.

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ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Uses current knowledge, including research findings to expand clinical practice, professional performance, and role development.

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EDUCATION: The holistic, registered nurse attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.

CV 4 Education/Research

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Elicits client’s story (to reveal context and complexity of the human health experience).

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Assessment: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Engages in consultation with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams.

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LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity

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Uses holistic nursing theories to guide data collection.

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ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Contributes to an environment that is conducive to enhancing the holistic, integral education of healthcare providers.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: The holistic, registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

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Engages in self-evaluation to identify areas of strength, opportunities for professional development with consideration to current laws, regulations, and rules.

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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.

CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care

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Identifies and reports discriminatory professional practices.

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RESOURCE UTILIZATION: The holistic, registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Seeks experience, formal and informal, to maintain and develop clinical skills, professional knowledge, and personal growth related to holistic nursing.

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EDUCATION: The holistic, registered nurse attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.

CV 4 Education/Research

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Assesses client’s understanding of the diagnostic procedures, the diagnosis, and treatment plan including integrative health practices.

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ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Participates in systematic peer review considering practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.

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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Uses scientific (empirical) knowing when gathering and validating data.

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ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Demonstrates energy, excitement, and a passion for quality holistic nursing practice.

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LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity

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Coordinates implementation of holistic care plan across settings and caregivers.

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IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
a) Coordination of Care: The holistic, registered nurse coordinates care delivery.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Approaches clients as integrated, adaptive systems, interconnected with all other systems.

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QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Partners with clients to formulate realistic outcomes that emphasize holistic health and wellbeing as defined by the client.

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OUTCOMES IDENTIFICATION: The holistic, registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Seeks feedback from clients regarding impact and effectiveness of holistic nursing care.

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QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

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Facilitates negotiations of conventional and integrative therapies or practices for continuity of care and program planning.

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COMMUNICATION: The holistic, registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

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Promotes work environments that support understanding, respect, health, healing, caring, wellbeing, wholeness, and harmony.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: The holistic, registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

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Acts on behalf of vulnerable and/or marginalized individuals or groups who cannot seek or demand ethical treatment on their own.

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ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Uses esthetic knowing when gathering and validating data.

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ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Creates safe learning environments.

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IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
b) Health teaching and promotion: The holistic, registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.

CV 3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

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Respects the client’s choices and health trajectory, even when it is incongruent with conventional wisdom/standards.

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ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Advocates for the holistic wellbeing of the global community with consideration for the economy, education, and social justice.

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ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Uses holistic nursing theory to formulate outcomes.

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OUTCOMES IDENTIFICATION: The holistic, registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Demonstrates creativity and flexibility during periods of system change.

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LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity

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Provides peers with feedback regarding their practice and/or role performance, as it affects the wellbeing of both the peer and their clients, using constructive language and sincere communications.

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COLLABORATION: The holistic, registered nurse collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity

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Provides age appropriate holistic care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.

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ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity

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Practices holistic nursing care in a manner that preserves and protects the client’s confidentiality autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs within legal and regulatory parameters.

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ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Supports research of others on healing, wholeness, spirituality, and/or other holistic concepts.

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EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE/RESEARCH (EBP): The holistic, registered nurse integrates evidence and research findings into practice.

CV 4 Education/Research

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Centers self before interacting with client.

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Assessment: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Understands the diversity of the local and global community and associated resources.

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RESOURCE UTILIZATION: The holistic, registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

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Uses reflective knowing when gathering and validating data.

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ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care

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Demonstrates knowledge of the role and referral process of the ethics committee in the organization.

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ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues.

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COLLABORATION: The holistic, registered nurse collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity

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Facilitates client and significant others to explore holistic and integrative strategies and interventions and related resources needed to address each of the diagnoses and the expected outcomes.

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PLANNING: The holistic, registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Uses ongoing evaluation to mutually revise, with persons involved: the plan, diagnosis, expected outcomes, and implementation.

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EVALUATION OF IMPLEMENTED CARE: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Serves in key roles in the work setting by participating on committees, councils, and administrative activities.

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LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity

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Integrates current trends, theory, research, and evidence-based interventions specific to the client’s needs, problem, or situation.

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IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan.

CV 4 Education/Research

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Reports illegal, incompetent, or impaired practices.

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ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Engages in on-going self-reflection to identify wisdom learned and areas for self-development.

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ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care

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Engages in activities that nurture and enhance our integral relationship with the earth.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: The holistic, registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

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Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency, and life-long learning related to holistic nursing.

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EDUCATION: The holistic, registered nurse attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.

CV 4 Education/Research

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Assesses client’s perceptions and meaning of signs and symptoms, health, illness, sickness, and wellbeing.

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ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Uses AHNA Core Values to articulate the moral foundation of holistic nursing.

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ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Disseminates evaluation results according to laws and regulations.

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EVALUATION OF IMPLEMENTED CARE: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Provides information related to the use, efficacy, safety, and indications of holistic and integrative health practices within the client’s context.

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COMMUNICATION: The holistic, registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

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Supports appropriate balance between work and holistic self-care in the lives of nurses and other colleagues.

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LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

CV 5 Self-Reflection /Self-Care

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Documents results of the evaluation.

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EVALUATION OF IMPLEMENTED CARE: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Uses holistic nursing concepts to guide data collection.

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Assessement: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Facilitates others to learn about conventional and integrative practices.

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IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
b) Health teaching and promotion: The holistic, registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.

CV 4 Education/Research

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Acknowledges and expresses expertise and competency of diverse disciplines.

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COLLABORATION: The holistic, registered nurse collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity

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Proactively promotes innovative ideas aimed at creating a caring environment conducive to client holistic health and well-being.

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LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity

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Collects data to monitor quality and effectiveness of holistic nursing practice.

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QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

CV 4 Education/Research

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Advocates for the client’s self-knowledge as essential information.

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IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
a) Coordination of Care: The holistic, registered nurse coordinates care delivery.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Uses communication knowledge and skills (e.g. active listening and use of technology) to interact effectively within the client’s and colleague’s worldview.

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COMMUNICATION: The holistic, registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

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Acknowledges own personal value/belief patterns may influence client-nurse interactions.

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Assessment: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Creates an environment that supports holistic nursing in risk-taking behaviors.

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LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity

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Documents relationship among diagnoses, expected outcomes, and evidence-based, holistic care plan in a secure and retrievable manner.

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ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Validates communication with clients and colleagues to ensure constructive, purposeful interactions.

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COMMUNICATION: The holistic, registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

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Partners with clients and others, as indicated, to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan, and determine factors that contribute to differences between expected and actual holistic outcome.

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EVALUATION OF IMPLEMENTED CARE: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Analyzes pattern(s) of data collected to derive diagnoses.

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DIAGNOSIS: The holistic, registered nurse analyzes data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Synthesizes data/information to identify patterns.

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DIAGNOSIS: The holistic, registered nurse analyzes data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Uses unknowing when gathering data.

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ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Creates innovative, quality-improvement activities to initiate changes in holistic healthcare.

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QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Implements processes to remove/decrease barriers to holistic care.

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QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Validates diagnosis in partnership with client(s).

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DIAGNOSIS: The holistic, registered nurse analyzes data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Plans care that links assessment, diagnosis, and potential side effects.

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PLANNING: The holistic, registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Participates, actively and ethically, in holistic research activities when able.

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EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE/RESEARCH (EBP): The holistic, registered nurse integrates evidence and research findings into practice.

CV 4 Education/Research

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Participates in the work of the research ethics committee.

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EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE/RESEARCH (EBP): The holistic, registered nurse integrates evidence and research findings into practice.

CV 4 Education/Research

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Assesses client’s strengths, challenges, and available internal and external resources.

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ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Reflects on the effect of one’s cultural and spiritual beliefs, life experiences, biases, education, and values on his/her professional practice.

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ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care

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Uses self as an instrument of healing (e.g. as a conduit of healing energy).

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IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

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Works to create and maintain healthy work environments that supports holistic healthcare.

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LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity

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Uses standardized language and/or recognized terminology to document the holistic plan.

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PLANNING: The holistic, registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Ensures inclusion of client’s values and beliefs in decision-making, holistic care plan, and negotiation of role-responsibilities.

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PLANNING: The holistic, registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Partners with multiple sources (e.g. clients, advocates, etc.) to create health documents.

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IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
b) Health teaching and promotion: The holistic, registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Assesses client values, beliefs, and cultural practices.

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ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Engages in self-evaluation of own professional holistic nursing practice, considering current practice standards, laws, regulations, and rules.

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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.

CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care

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Has the ability to define a clear vision of holistic nursing practice, associated goals with implementation and evaluation plans to measure success.

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LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

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Utilizes trending patterns of care/outcomes as these contribute to CV 4 Education/Research improving practice.

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LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

CV 4 Education/Research

96
Q

Assess cultural and environmental factors effecting client’s well- being.

A

ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

97
Q

Performs actions necessary to achieve holistic goals identified from evaluation processes.

A

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.

CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care

98
Q

Facilitates comfort using touch intentionally when appropriate.

A

IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

99
Q

Prioritizes data collection activities based on client’s immediate needs, condition, and/or situation.

A

Assessment: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

100
Q

Assesses client’s physical, mind, body, spiritual dimensions and their interactions.

A

ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

101
Q

Assesses client’s coping status and related resources.

A

ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

102
Q

Facilitates others to access self-knowing and inner wisdom.

A

IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
b) Health teaching and promotion: The holistic, registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

103
Q

Promotes competency in Holistic Nursing Practice to assure quality of care for individuals, families, and communities.

A

QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

104
Q

Shares holistic nursing knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues at inter-professional team meetings, conferences, and other opportunities.

A

COLLABORATION: The holistic, registered nurse collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

CV 4 Education/Research

105
Q

Seeks and acquires knowledge and skills pertinent to the practice of Holistic Nursing.

A

EDUCATION: The holistic, registered nurse attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.

CV 4 Education/Research

106
Q

Promotes advancement of holistic nursing as a profession locally to
globally.

A

LEADERSHIP: The holistic, registered nurse demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

107
Q

Incorporates cultural practices that affect the client’s holistic healthcare plan and related outcomes.

A

RESOURCE UTILIZATION: The holistic, registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

108
Q

Models ethics and philosophy consistent with holistic nursing’s beliefs.

A

IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
b) Health teaching and promotion: The holistic, registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

109
Q

Engages in the practice of self-care as a prerequisite to providing holistic care.

A

QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care

110
Q

Honors and facilitates the natural development of and unfolding of the client’s human processes, and inherent capacity for self-healing.

A

ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

111
Q

Demonstrates quality by documenting the application of the holistic nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.

A

QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

112
Q

Integrates spiritually-based interventions in care plan as appropriate.

A

PLANNING: The holistic, registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

113
Q

Co-creates a safe and effective care plan that incorporates appropriate integrative health practices.

A

PLANNING: The holistic, registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.

CV 3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

114
Q

Considers own expertise when defining outcomes.

A

OUTCOMES IDENTIFICATION: The holistic, registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

115
Q

Evaluates factors such as client resources and circumstances, the safety, cost-benefits, efficiencies, and impact on practice when choosing interventions.

A

RESOURCE UTILIZATION: The holistic, registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

116
Q

Uses the best available evidence, including theories and research findings, to guide holistic nursing practice decisions throughout the nursing process.

A

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE/RESEARCH (EBP): The holistic, registered nurse integrates evidence and research findings into practice.

CV 4 Education/Research

117
Q

Recognizes that evidence-based practice contains three components: the best evidence, the client’s preferences, and the nurse’s expertise.

A

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE/RESEARCH (EBP): The holistic, registered nurse integrates evidence and research findings into practice.

CV 4 Education/Research

118
Q

Proactively works to protect the holistic health and well-being of the ecosystem.

A

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: The holistic, registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

119
Q

Informs the person of the risks, benefits, and outcomes of holistic healthcare regimes.

A

ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

120
Q

Assesses significant others’ perceptions of the situation.

A

ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

121
Q

Obtains and maintains professional certification in holistic nursing and other areas of expertise.

A

QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

CV 4 Education/Research

122
Q

Provides age and developmentally appropriate holistic care from infant to elder in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.

A

QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

123
Q

Assists persons in self- advocacy skill development, which includes making informed choices about their care.

A

ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

124
Q

Acknowledges that the well-being of the ecosystem of the planet is a determining condition for the well-being of holistic human beings

A

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: The holistic, registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

125
Q

Seeks ongoing feedback on information provided to the client and significant others as indicated.

A

IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
b) Health teaching and promotion: The holistic, registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

126
Q

Acknowledges self as integral with the healing environment.

A

QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care

127
Q

Seeks feedback (formal and informal) from clients, and colleagues/peers in respect to professional practice.

A

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION: The holistic, registered nurse evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.

CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care

128
Q

Uses ethical knowing when gathering and validating data.

A

ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

129
Q

Facilitates client in establishing/maintaining relationships with healthcare providers that are conducive to healing and attaining health goals.

A

IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
a) Coordination of Care: The holistic, registered nurse coordinates care delivery.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

130
Q

Collaborates with inter-professional team to optimize resources needed for holistic care plan.

A

COLLABORATION: The holistic, registered nurse collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/Cultural Diversity

131
Q

Values all life experiences as opportunities to find personal meaning and cultivates self-awareness, self-reflection, and growth.

A

ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 5 Self-Reflection/Self-Care

132
Q

Assesses client’s learning needs and readiness to learn.

A

ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

133
Q

Uses Presence, Intentionality, Compassion, and Authenticity throughout the holistic nursing process.

A

QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

134
Q

Shares holistic nursing knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues at patient-care conferences.

A

COLLABORATION: The holistic, registered nurse collaborates with healthcare consumer, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

CV 4 Education/Research

135
Q

Uses ANA Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statement and AHNA Position Statement on Holistic Nursing Ethics and other regulations and laws to guide practice.

A

ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

136
Q

Facilitates clients in becoming informed consumers of holistic care.

A

RESOURCE UTILIZATION: The holistic, registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

137
Q

Documents implementation of holistic care plan.

A

IMPLEMENTATION: The holistic, registered nurse implements the identified plan. The Holistic Nurse:
a) Coordination of Care: The holistic, registered nurse coordinates care delivery.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

138
Q

Facilitates inter-professional processes that enhance contributions of all members of the health team.

A

COMMUNICATION: The holistic, registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

139
Q

Assigns or delegates tasks as defined by the state nurse practice acts and according to the knowledge and skills of the designated care-giver.

A

RESOURCE UTILIZATION: The holistic, registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

140
Q

Facilitates client’s understanding that different outcomes may evolve over time.

A

OUTCOMES IDENTIFICATION: The holistic, registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

141
Q

Uses own personal knowing when gathering data.

A

ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

142
Q

Honors uniqueness and inherent worthiness of clients throughout all aspects of the holistic nursing process.

A

ETHICS: The holistic, registered nurse practices ethically.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

143
Q

Assesses client’s lifestyle patterns and risk behaviors.

A

ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

144
Q

Uses holistic nursing theories to help integrate one’s knowing, doing, and being in practice.

A

QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

145
Q

Models earth stewardship through lifestyle choices.

A

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: The holistic, registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

CV3 Communication/Therapeutic Environment/ Cultural Diversity

146
Q

Assesses client’s comfort status and related resources.

A

ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

147
Q

Partners with client and significant others (as appropriate) to set a timeline for the care plan.

A

PLANNING: The holistic, registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

148
Q

Uses holistic nursing theories to interpret meaning and to identify relationships among the data collected.

A

DIAGNOSIS: The holistic, registered nurse analyzes data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

149
Q

Engages in nondiscriminatory holistic nursing practices.

A

RESOURCE UTILIZATION: The holistic, registered nurse utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics

150
Q

Uses sociopolitical knowing when gathering and validating data.

A

ASSESSMENT: The holistic, registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare consumer’s health and or the situation.

CV 2 Holistic Caring Process

151
Q

Acknowledges health and wellbeing as the desired outcome of holistic nursing practice.

A

QUALITY OF PRACTICE: The holistic, registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice.

CV 1 Holistic Philosophy/Theory/ Ethics