Holistic Knowledge

Holistic nurses draw on nursing knowledge, theories, research, expertise, intuition and creativity incorporating the roles of clinician, educator, consultant, coach partner, role model and advocate.

Basis of Holistic Nursing

Holistic practice is based on foundations of science:

• theory
• research
• evidence based practice
• critical thinking 
• reflection

And Art:

• relationship
• communication
• creativity
• presence 
• caring

Holistic nursing practice is both an Art and Science.