Discuss the similarities and differences between complementary and alternative medicine and western medicine
Discuss the principles of holistic care and the four principles of the holistic caring process
Discuss the differences in patient needs when developing a holistic plan of care
Discuss the similarities and differences between complementary and alternative medicine and western medicine
Describe the role of nutrition, exercise, humor and music therapy in complementary and alternative medicine
Discuss three main barriers to changing our current healthcare system to a more integrative system of care
Create a short summary of the case file (age, sex, diagnosis)
Complete a comprehensive, review of needs or problems discovered, and provide rationales and interventions to address the needs
Discuss implementation and evaluation of complementary and alternative modalities within the plan of care
Write a short summary in 2-3 paragraphs about the highlights of what this course added to your professional practice and the way you will practice nursing in the future.
