At UCI Health, integrative nursing recognizes the importance of the relationship between the patient, the caregiver and the environment. It supports the nurse’s ability to utilize evidence-informed nursing practices, which start with less invasive or intensive, and move to the more invasive or intensive depending on need or context. Integrative nursing encourages and supports the caregivers’ investment in their own health and wellbeing. The Samueli Institute participates in ongoing training of UCI Health nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Courses
Integrative Nursing in Action
This course focuses on the principles of integrative nursing and how to conduct an integrative nursing assessment. Participants are introduced to the UCI Integrative Nursing policy and interventions to improve patient outcomes.
Aromatherapy
This course focuses on the use of essential oils to improve symptom management (pain, anxiety and nausea) for patients. Participants are introduced to the UCI essential oil formulary and will learn how to assess and document the patient response to treatment.
Acupressure
This course focuses on the use of acupressure to improve symptom management for patients. Participants are introduced to selected acupressure protocols and will learn how to assess and document the patient response to treatment.
Mind-Body Skills
This course focuses on the principles of integrative nursing and how to conduct an integrative nursing assessment. Participants are introduced to mind-body skills and will learn how to assess and document the patient response to treatment.
Clinical Massage
This course focuses on the principles of integrative nursing and how to conduct an integrative nursing assessment. Participants are introduced to clinical massage and will learn how to assess and document the patient response to treatment.
Leadership
- Molly Nunez, DNP, APRN, ACNP
- Susanlee Wisotzkey, PhD, RN
Registration
UCI Health professionals can register and access the course at uclc.uci.edu.
