Integrative Nursing Coursera

Overview

In this Integrative Nursing Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Minnesota, you will identify ways to implement the six principles of Integrative Nursing in your work setting, then learn how to practice and apply specific integrative therapies at work, in alignment with the research evidence and safety and quality considerations. 

In short, you will be ready to partner with patients on developing a plan of integrative care that fits their needs and preferences. 

Each course is eligible for Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements and may be eligible for CE credit from other professional boards.

Applied Learning Project

• Each course in this Specialization includes a peer-reviewed project that applies Integrative Nursing principles and/or integrative therapies to a specific situation. 

• Throughout, the focus will be on assessing patient needs and educating and advising patients in clear, simple, and patient-centered language.

What you'll learn

• Assess  the current and potential role for Integrative Nursing in health and healthcare, including your own workplace.

• Discuss the evidence base for use of integrative therapies, including historical, clinical, and research data.   

• Assess if a therapy is appropriate, Educate patients about  benefit and risk, Administer or advise on use, and Evaluate if the therapy was useful.

• Apply Integrative Nursing principles and strategies to patient care and symptom management.