Scripps 2011 - 3rd Annual Integrative and Holistic Nursing Conference: Bringing Healing to You and Your Patients

3rd Annual Integrative and Holistic Nursing Conference: Bringing Healing to You and Your Patients
Thursday, September 29 ? Friday, September 30, 2011
Hilton San Diego Resort
San Diego, California
Course Introduction
This program is a unique experience that includes an evidenced-based overview of integrative and holistic nursing. The latest research on nutrition, nutriceuticals and mind-body-spirit medicine will be presented by experts in the field of integrative holistic health. The format includes lectures in the morning followed by afternoon interactive workshops and demonstrations.
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Needs Assessment
Research shows that nearly one in three Americans are seeking out complementary and alternative medicine to supplement traditional care. According to a 2006 Health Forum study, slightly less than 8 percent of American hospitals offered any integrative services in 1999, but by 2004, 18. 3 percent of hospitals offered some type of integrative care. By 2006 that number jumped to 25 percent. Patients are now asking their physicians and nurses about the medical value of these treatments and therapies. For those reasons, nurses and other health care providers can benefit from learning about integrative holistic approaches to health and healing.

Who Should Attend
Nursing contact hours are available; however we believe that this course will also be applicable to medical doctors, physician assistants, osteopaths, midwives, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers and other health professionals who are seeking to expand their knowledge to include a mind-body-spirit approach to healing.