E01. Aromatic Medicine Keepers: Revitalizing Healing Practices through Cultural Traditions and Biodiversity Awareness
Valerie Cooksley, RN, OCN, AN, CERT
Be introduced to new methodologies in partnering with local plants and cultural networks. Exploring the landscape of one’s origin brings a new perspective to individualized blending for deeper healing and creating intimacy with the land and greater community. Topics include ancestral memory, heirloom plants, region-specific carriers, sensory engagement, biological heritage, cultural significance and the future of vitalist aromatherapy to empower the aroma-herbalist.
Track: Practice, Education, Research, Personal & Professional Development, Aesthetics, Nurse Coaching (B, I)

E02. Level Up! Whole-Being Coaching
Linda Bark, PhD, RN, MCC, NC-BC, NBC-HWC
Are you an experienced or a new coach ready to increase your transformative presence for your clients? Learn new core tools so you can coach from an integral, holistic, whole-being, whole-body, and consciousness perspective.
Track: Personal & Professional Development, Practice, Nurse Coaching (B, I, A)

E03. Development of Holistic Self: Maharishi Ayurveda® Self Pulse and Self-Care
Amy Ruff, BSN, RN & Gina Holleran, RN, BSN, CHC
How can we care for others unless we care for ourselves first? Self-care enables the holistic caring process, promoting health in all populations. We will explore the effective self-care approaches of Maharishi Ayurveda including instruction in self-pulse.
Track: Practice, Personal & Professional Development (B, I)

E04. Aromatherapy to Activate, Support, and Balance Chakras
Denise Joswiak, BSN, RN, HNB-BC, RA™, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist
Experience the synergy of aromatherapy and energy medicine. Discuss essential oil safety and researched therapeutic properties. Dive deeply into the energetic properties of essential oils. Explore perspectives about how the state of our chakras affects our wellbeing. Create custom aromatic products to activate, support, and balance your chakras, either with provided recipes or intuitive blending. Through experiential activities, participants utilize their specific blends in combination with energy practices to support wellness and balance.
Track: Research, Personal & Professional Development, Practice (B, I, A)

E05. Transformational Wholeness Through Healing Touch
Lisa Anselme, RN, BLS, HN-BC, CHTP, CHTI
Healing Touch, a holistic, energy therapy provides a tool for compassionate service and transformative change recognizing that individuals have multiple identities that affect their experiences and values the intersectionality of these identities, which may include race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, nationality, culture, perspective, ability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status, among others. Being marginalized, either directly or indirectly through societal transgenerational epigenetics, may impose constriction, wounding, and pain within the human and environmental energy fields. Through enhancing balance, clearing, and opening energetic flow, Healing Touch is useful for many health conditions and situations and can assist in alleviating suffering, creating health, healing and wholeness for self and others. In this interactive session you will learn practical evidence-based skills that you can weave within your clinical practice and self-care.
Track: Personal & Professional Development (B, I, A)

01. Expanding Our Worldviews: Building Bridges, Taking Steps Toward Cultural Humility
Margaret Erickson, PhD, RN, CNS, APRN, APHN-BC, SGAHN and James Welch, RN, HNB-BC, SGAHN
This workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about who they are and broadening their experiences and understandings of others’ worldviews. The intent is to create a more open, respectful and loving global community, honoring diversity, inclusivity, and equity, one person at a time, through dialogue, self-reflective, and experiential activities.
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development, Aesthetics (B, I, A)

02. Mindful Nursing: Integrating Hypnosis for Enhanced Patient Care
Christy Cowgill, RN, CRNA, MBA, NC-BC, BCH, CHBE
Dive into a workshop blending ancient hypnosis with modern nursing. Led by a seasoned nurse coach and board-certified hypnotist, focus on trust-building, empowerment, and comfort. Through interactive exercises, participants will hone advanced therapeutic communication skills for instant patient connection. Elevate your practice and enhance outcomes with powerful mind set tools.
Track: Practice, Personal & Professional Development, Nurse Coaching (B, I)

03. Aligning the Koshas with Yoga for Freedom and Peace
Alyson Ross, PhD, RN, CIYT, C-IAYT, NC-BC and Linda Bark, PhD, RN, MCC, NC-BC, NBC-HWC
The purpose is to provide participants from all backgrounds with a deep experience of accessing and aligning the koshas within - the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual layers of “being”. Participants then can utilize the yogic and coaching tools learned for self-care and to bring healing to their patients and communities.
Track: Practice, Praxis, Personal & Professional Development, Nurse Coaching (I, A)

04. Health as Expanding Consciousness
Marcie Cooper, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC, GHNA, Conscious Dying Coach and Sacred Passage Doula, Heather Manus, RN, RMT, Nique Pichette, DNP, MSN, RN, Lisa Cheatham, BSN. RN and Shakira Franklyn, CNM, RN, MPH, MS, BSN, NC-BC, CHES & Ken Sobel, Esq
Utilizing Margaret Newman’s theory, we explore healing with cannabis and consciousness-expanding substances. Covering national nursing guidelines for cannabis patient care, understanding cultural influences and inclusivity challenges. Gain a deeper appreciation for the intersections of consciousness and spirituality, community dynamics, implications for end-of-life and mental health patients, and legal implications. * No substances will be consumed or distributed in this workshop.
Track: Practice, Education, Research, Personal & Professional Development, Nurse Coaching (I)

05. Poetry & Bibliotherapy: Exploring Holistic Wellness with Words
Shari Liesch, MSN, APNP
Writing is health supportive. Join as we explore our holistic journey through the power of words. Writing activities will include Pennebaker process, the RES (Receptive, Expressive and Symbolic) model of poetry therapy. Participants will engage in individual and group writing. Skills learned can be replicated for personal and professional use.
Track: Practice, Education, Research, Personal & Professional Development, Aesthetics, Advanced Practice, Nurse Coaching (B, I, A)

06. Art Therapy for Self-Development
Deborah Dye, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, AHN-BC
This presentation is for anyone interested in tapping into their intuitive, unconscious being to reduce stress and anxiety, increase self-awareness, and foster a sense of wellbeing and peace. No previous art experience required. The focus is more about the inner experience and less on the final product.
Track: Practice, Education, Research, Personal & Professional Development, Nurse Coaching (B, I)

07. Heart-Energy Healing: Cultivating Subtle-Energy to Deepen Inclusion and Diversity
Lori Harger, RN, PMHNP-BC, Certified Hurqalya Healer and Nesrin Abu Ata MD, Certified Hurqalya Healer
The aim of this workshop is to inspire nurses with skills for renewed energy, clarity, peace and inner power with Hurqalya Heart-Energy Healing, a contemporary synthesis of ancient practices for heart development. Come feel the energy move in your heart and hands as we embrace the diversity of all life.
Track: Practice, Personal & Professional Development, Advanced Practice, Nurse Coaching (I, A)

08. Medical Cannabis Care: Holistic Coaching Approaches with Diverse Populations
Carey Cadieux, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, RYT, FAAN
This presentation was developed for holistic nurses and coaches who are interested in learning about how cannabis works in the body to support homeostasis and the healing process. Learners will learn how to employ a holistic nurse coaching process focused on supporting diverse populations’ safe and effective use of medical cannabis.
Track: Practice, Education, Nurse Coaching (I)

09. Good Vibrations: Chakra Balance with Sacred Geometry, Crystals, and Sound
Dr Gail Van Kanegan, DNP, FNP-BC-R, RN, APHN-BC, EEM-AP and Barbara Evans, MS, BS, PGCE, Ed
Integrate Sacred Geometry, Sound, and Crystal energies to raise energetic vibrations and open conscious awareness to your self-healing practice. Transform lower energy vibrations and awakening your high energetic vibration for Peace, Gratitude, and Joy. Vibrational healing is the universal language for everyone, across all cultures in local and global communities.
Track: Practice, Praxis, Personal & Professional Development (I, A)

10. Introduction to Nurse Delivered Massage Workshop
Karen Maree Pike, RN, MSN, OCN, PHN, PMGT-BC, Dip.HomSwedish Massage Technician Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM) Preferred Practitioner
A 30 to 120 second Nurse Delivered Massage (NDM) can reframe an interaction, strengthen the nurse patient relationship, improve satisfaction & outcomes for the recipient and provider, through the incorporation of easy to learn and implement techniques, anywhere, anytime, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, presenting health, socio-economic status.
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development Advanced Practice, Nurse Coaching (I)

11. Essential Oils in Healthcare: Professional Perspectives and Inclusive Approaches
Barb Picciano, MSN, RN, HN-BC, CCA
Embark a nuanced exploration of aromatherapy in healthcare, guided by a seasoned program leader and aromatherapy educator. This comprehensive session delves into clinical applications, historical nuances, and tools for best practices. Navigate inclusive strategies, addressing diversity, equity, and cultural sensitivity including synergistic effects. Gain insights and leave with valuable tools.
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development (B)

CANCELLED
12. Breakthrough Inequities in Musculoskeletal Pain Management with Self-Massage for Self-Care
Dorotha Atkins, ThD, MA, BSN, LMT
Musculoskeletal joint pain is a chronic condition, with no cure, which affects 47% of the American population. Self-massage for musculoskeletal pain is a proven patientcentered holistic process of self-empowerment and wellness. It is a transcending first step to naturally relieve joint pain that can be done any time or anywhere.
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development, Nurse Coaching (B, I)

13. Healing Veterans with the Art of Healing Touch
JoAnne Veith RN, HN-BC, HTCP/I and Stacy Noel MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, HTCP/I
This interactive and experiential workshop highlights the application and efficacy of Healing Touch Energy Therapy with our veteran population to reduce symptoms of pain and PTSD. Novice and advanced practitioners will learn techniques to empower and affect lasting change, and tools that will support their own personal and professional development.
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development (I)

14. Moving to Write My Journey in Race
Reva Rasmussen, BS Nursing, MA English
In this experiential workshop we will move to music while considering questions about our racial identity, then we will write. Our goal is to bypass our internal critic so we can access our beliefs and fears of who we are. The better we heal ourselves, the better we heal others.
Track: Personal & Professional Development (I)

15. Reflexivity: An AntiRacist Practice toward Relational Accountability for Holistic Change
Kaija Freborg, DNP, RN, NC-BC and LaTonia Clark Chalmers, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, NC-BC, RYT-200
Holistic nurses are invited to engage in critical, reflective dialogue on racism in healthcare while learning social justice practices that honor human dignity and belonging. Watson’s Unitary Caring Science will be used to guide nurses towards seeing the whole field, moving beyond ego-self, and developing positionality-informed consciousness for holistic change.
Track: Education, Praxis, Personal & Professional Development (I)

21. An Ethic of Belonging: Holding Space for Diverse Perspectives
Cynthia Dols Finn, DNP, MN, RN, PHN, AHN-BC, CHTP/A & Joyce Perkins, PhD, MS, MA, RN AHN-BC, CHTP, RMP-T, ACE-GI, SGAHN
This presentation shares how an ethic of belonging underpins the teaching strategies of a holistically endorsed adult BSN program. Holistic theory, ethics, practice, self-care, and self-reflection support students as they learn to nurture themselves and others in creating healing environments that embrace diversity, equanimity, and social justice.
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development (I)

22. Eco-Healing...Be the Medicine the World Needs
Connie Grauds, MNPA, RPh
Nature is the best healer––for people, patients, and the planet. Science now proves what indigenous healers have long known as truth––deep ecology is a health-giving and profound spiritual practice. Lessons from the nature-rich Amazon Rainforest teach Holistic Nurses how to be an Eco-Healer––be the medicine the world needs.
Track: Practice, Personal & Professional Development, Nurse Coaching (B, I)

23. Implications for Holistic Nursing- Aromatherapy for the Bariatric Patient
Laura McNicholl, MS, CNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC, PMGT-BC, GERO-BC; Mary Ann Friesen, PhD, RN, CPHQ, SGAHN and Carmen Spencer, BSN, RN, CBN
The purpose is to share components of building and applying holistic nursing theory to practice, education, and research. This will be of interest to nurses seeking strategies promote a culture of caring and of inquiry and contribute to the knowledge base on use of aromatherapy with bariatric patients.
Track: Practice, Education, Research, Praxis, Personal & Professional Development (I)

24. Promoting Self-Care Management in Healthcare Using Mobile Meditation Apps
Cathy Tierney, EdD, RN, Tiffany Hunt, EdD, RN; Liane Connelly, PhD, RN, NEA-BC and Wendy Ramaekers, MSN, RN
Have you noticed your students or staff feeling stressed, but aren’t sure how to help them? Creating a culture of well-being thru the promotion of self-care may be the answer. This presentation will provide you with practical ideas for the implementation of self-care strategies and promotion of well-being.
Track: Practice, Education, Research, Personal & Professional Development (I)

25. Improving LGBTQIA+ Patient Care in a University Setting
Christina Jordan, MSN, RN, CCAP, HNB-BC
This program was developed to improve the care of LGBTQIA+ patients. The information is applicable to providers, nurses, educators, and allied health providers and covers vocabulary, assessment, and creating a welcoming environment for the LGBTQIA+ patient.
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development (I)

26. Songwriting as a Reflective and Holistic Practice
Jane Foote, EdD, MSN, RN
This session will explore songwriting as a way to reflect, connect and renew as well as positively impact healing for patients with a variety of conditions. Original acoustic music will connect and inspire participants to explore their own stories and creativity, facilitating personal and professional growth.
Track: Personal & Professional Development (B, I, A)

27. Holistic Physical Assessment: A New Framework for Nursing Practice
Olof Indridadottir, DNP, AHN-BC, CRRN Reiki Master, Bowenwork Practitioner and Nisco Madden, DNP, AHN-BC, PHN
Standard physical assessment is task-oriented and based on medical framework, lacking emphasis on the whole-person and neglecting a least-to-most invasive assessment process. The presentation introduces a new method to perform physical assessment and is developed for nursing practice and nursing education.
Track: Practice, Education (B, I)

28. What is the Endocannabinoid System?
Nicole Foss, MSN, MBA, RN & Nicole Ryan, RN
Describing the functions of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and how to upregulate will be explored in this session. Maintaining homeostasis by the ECS system will be described as well as the endogenous human body cannabinoid system.
Track: Cannabis Nursing (B, I, A)

31. Think Differently: How to Build Trusting Relationships and Environments for Real and Lasting Change
Angela Gray
Environments of trust support healing for patients, nurses, and families. During this session, we will learn communication skills to build trust. We will gain awareness of personal styles and how they can clash or thrive. We will examine simple steps that support the mission to embody well-being and advocate for holistic care.
Track: Personal & Professional Development, Nurse Coaching (A)

32. Changing Minds, Changing Lives and the Power of Writing Together
Cynthia Peterson, PhD, RN, NE-BC, CCRN-K & Genevieve Chandler, PhD, RN, CRRN
Changing Minds, Changing Lives is a nurse-created, nurse-led well-being and resilience program that focuses on the ABCs of resilience: active coping, building on strengths, and cultivating connections to access needed resources. This interactive workshop is for nurses, educators, or leaders interested in embedding well-being programs into their organizations.
Track: Education, Research, Personal & Professional Development, Nurse Coaching (B, I)

33. Embodied Nursing- How to Find your Ground, Move from Center and Embody Healing Presence
Alison Shaw RN, HNB-BC, CBHS
The purpose of this workshop is to enhance equanimity, resilience and effectiveness in holistic nursing practice and life by learning to identify and release energetic body mind postures adopted unconsciously under stress, and to learn techniques for embodying postures of wholeness, intentionality and healing presence in clinical practice, relationship and self-care.
Track: Practice, Personal & Professional Development, Advanced Practice, Nurse Coaching (B, I, A)

34. Exploring Equity, Inclusivity and Diversity within Holistic Advanced Practice Nursing
Mary Enzman Hines, PhD, APRN, CNS, CPNP-PC, APHN-BC, SGAHN and Teresa Mahoney Fadely, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, ACNP-BC, HWNC-BC, SGAHN
This presentation is for holistic advance practice nurses who are wanting to increase their knowledge of how equality, diversity and inclusivity inform and challenge the way care is provided for vulnerable populations in their diverse practice settings.
Track: Practice, Education, Research, Praxis, Personal & Professional Development, Advanced Practice (A)

35. Wisdom Cards
Michelle Lisenbee, RN, BSN, HNB-BC, BCTMB and Krista Crescenzo, RN, HN-BC
Nurses are driven by caring for others. In this workshop, we will explore our soul’s questions through the creation of intuitive collage as a way to create a healing environment within ourselves that naturally flows into our care of others.
Track: Practice, Praxis, Personal & Professional Development, Nurse Coaching (B)

36. Healthcare Through the Eyes of Elders
Sue Roe, DPA, MS, BSN, RN
Have you or know of an elder who has difficulty accessing and/or navigating the health care system. Learn about their challenges and help identify action steps to overcome them.
Track: Practice, Education, Advanced Practice (B, I)

37. Racial Healing Circles for Nurses
Roxane Chan, PhD, BSN, MS, AHN-BC, Linda Keilman, DNP, MSN, GNP-BC, FAANP, Mary Turner, RN, NC-BC, Debora James, BSN, RN, HNB-BC, Kaija Freborg, DNP, RN, NC-BC and LaTonia Clark Chalmers, DNP
Racial healing circles provides sacred space for nurses to engage in dialog around inclusion and equity so that we may process our past behavior and uncover unconscious biases that was often the result of misconceptions about ourselves and others. Individual racial healing circles will be led by nurses for nurses.
Track: Practice, Praxis, Aesthetics (I)

38. Every Nurse’s Role in Cannabis Therapeutics: ACNA Scope and Standards of Practice
Rachel Parmelee, MSN, RN, CNE, AHN-BC & Deanna Sommers, PhD, MSN, RN, PNP-PC
This program will review the newly recognized Scope and Standards of Cannabis Nursing (2023, 1st Edition) and illuminate the competencies expected when practicing in the field. Experiential scenarios will present opportunities to learn practice setting responses for cannabis patients within the parameters of the newly recognized competencies.
Track: Cannabis Nursing (B, I, A)

41. Research Papers 1
A. Understanding Silent Moral Outrage to Empowering Women Veterans: Phenomenological-Hermeneutical Study
Wyona M. Freysteinson, PhD, MN, RN, FAAN
B. The Effects of Forest Bathing on Anxiety Levels in Adults
Nancyruth Leibold, EdD, RN, MSN, PHN, CNE, AHN-BC & Laura Schwarz, DNP, RN, PHN, CNE, AHN-BC
C. PART-HBLU PTSD: Anxiety Reduction Through Tapping: Healing from the Body Level Up
Andrea Skillman, BSN, HBLU certified level 6
D. La Mujer Sabia (The Wise Woman)
Caroline Ortiz, PhD, MPH, RN, NC-BC

42. Sowing PLANeTary Health: Holistic Healing Through Plant-Based Nutrition
Angela Cox, MSN, RN, AHN-BC
Explore how holistic nurses can champion planetary health, diversity, and inclusivity via promotion and consumption of whole food plant-based diets. Gain essential knowledge and tools to implement positive change in both your personal life and client interactions, fostering well-being for a more equitable world.
Track: Practice, Education, Praxis, Nurse Coaching (I)

43. Mindfulness as a Therapeutic Engagement Tool to Decrease Violence Risk
William Brooke, BSN RN PMHN-BC HN-BC and Susanlee Wisotzkey, RN, PhD, HNB-BC, NE-BC, CIMHP, PLNC
This presentation teaches the theoretical foundations and practical applications of how mindfulness can be utilized in nursing to build therapeutic relationships and decrease workplace violence. Mindfulness can improve emotional regulation, empathy, compassion and communication. This presentation will introduce a new mindfulness modality to integrate into daily personal and nursing practice.
Track: Praxis, Personal & Professional Development (I)

44. Getting Published: Strategies for Holistic Nurses to Navigate the Process
LeeAnn Hawkins, PhD, RN, FNP-C, MaryAnn Friesen PhD, RN, CPHQ, SGAHN and Heidi Honegger Rogers, DNP, FNP-C APHN-BC, FNA-P
You have a beautiful story to tell, something significant from your holistic nursing journey that will benefit so many! Come learn how to create a publishable manuscript and navigate the professional publication process: select a journal, prepare, submit, and revise a manuscript. Your questions are welcome during this panel discussion.
Track: Education, Research, Praxis, Personal & Professional Development, Advanced Practice (I, A)

45. Diverse Models of Health to Advance Inclusivity and Healing
Angelica Walton, DNP, RN, CCRN, RYT
This presentation was developed for nurses seeking to deepen their theoretical knowledge on diverse philosophies of health and enhance their perspective of environmental relationships. This presentation will offer practices of partnership mirrored by nature-based systems as an innovative framework for more inclusive learning, practice, and leadership in nursing.
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development (I)

46. Incorporating Social Justice for an Inclusive Approach
Paige Riggins
This presentation is for beginner and intermediate practitioners who are looking to begin or revitalize their social justice and cultural care practices. It is a participant-centered session that builds on the expertise in the room to create a collective understanding of social justice and cultural care for liberation.
Track: Personal & Professional Development (I)

47. Healing Veterans with the Art of Healing Touch
JoAnne Veith, RN, HN-BC, HTCP/I and Stacy Noel, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, HTCP/I
This interactive and experiential workshop highlights the application and efficacy of Healing Touch Energy Therapy with our veteran population to reduce symptoms of pain and PTSD. Novice and advanced practitioners will learn techniques to empower and affect lasting change, and tools that will support their own personal and professional development.
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development (I)

48. Integrating Cannabis into Your Holistic Practice: Starting Tomorrow
Tanya Scott, DNP, MHR, RN, NEA-BC, CPHIMS & Shannon King, RN
Being able to explain important aspects about implications for working with patients who consume cannabis will be the program focus. This will include treatment conditions, methods of use, expected patient response and when adjustments are warranted to implement.
Track: Cannabis Nursing (B, I, A)

Cancelled51. Transforming Patient Care: The Holistic Approach to Food and Body
Tiffany North, RN, BSN, Certified Intuitive Eating Professional
This workshop is designed to offer a holistic, non-stigmatizing, inclusive alternative to the harms of dieting. Participants will be guided through the challenges of the current paradigm, supported to redefine successful outcomes, and given an alternative framework for working with clients leading to greater overall well-being.
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development, Nurse Coaching (B)

52. Looking Forward, Not Back...Holistic Nurses’ Framework for Belonging and Inclusivity
Linda Thomas, PhD, APRN, FNP-C, AHN-BC, NPD-BC, CCRN-K, CHTP/I, HTAP
This presentation aims to look to the future, and address identified social injustices through holistic actions that will begin the healing process. It will look at different holistic approaches to addressing these issues as we move forward to providing a better, healing healthcare environment.
Track: Practice, Education, Praxis, Personal & Professional Development, Advanced Practice, Nurse Coaching (B, I)

53. Aligning the Yoga Koshas for Transformation and Unity
Alyson Ross, PhD, RN, NC-BC,CIYT, C-IAYT
The purpose is to provide participants from all backgrounds with an introduction to and understanding of the koshas within - the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual layers of “being”. Participants then can utilize these yogic tools for self-care and to bring healing to their patients and communities.
Track: Practice, Praxis, Personal & Professional Development, Nurse Coaching (B, I, A)

54. Being a Good Ancestor, Transforming Holistic Nursing for the Future
Heidi Honegger Rogers, DNP, FNP-C, APHN-BC, FNAP, Jenifer Prather, MPH, RN, PhD(c), Leslie LaPointe, MSN,APRN,CPNP,CHSE, HSMI, Laurie Laugeman, BSN, RN, HNB-BC, HWNC-BC and Susie Johnsen, MSN, BSN, NTMNC
Holistic Nursing has an intuitive understanding that human health is intimately intertwined with the health of all our ecological systems. Being a good ancestor in nursing is the practice of leveraging our own positionality and leadership now and showing up for the work of the Great Transition.
Track: Practice, Education, Research, Praxis, Personal & Professional Development, Advanced Practice, Nurse Coaching (I)

55. Journaling for Grief: Connecting to the Body, Emotions and Culture
Rebecca Servoss, NC-BC, RNC-NIC and Roshni Kavate, RN
Grief care is intrinsic to our growth as humans and as caregivers. This workshop utilizes journaling as an access point to unmasking grief and exploring it within a framework that centers the griever within their culture and lineage, accessing their somatic and sensory wisdom as tools for transformation.
Track: Practice, Praxis, Personal & Professional Development, Nurse Coaching (B, I)

56. Transcending Wellness with Aromatic Diversity: An Introduction to Aromatherapy
Dawn L. Langley-Brady, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, CHPN, CCA
This presentation aims to introduce aromatherapy, essential oils’ diverse backgrounds, research, and safety. The overarching goal of this presentation is to impart a basic understanding of aromatherapy, its use in supporting wellness, and global outreach projects including 9-11, homeless veterans, and Standing Rock. Attendees will create a personal aromastick.
Track: Education, Research, Personal & Professional Development (B)

57. Planting Seeds of Hope Using the CIINDE Approach
Janessa DeCoste, MN, RN, NC-BC, CCHNC-C, SGAHN, ANCC AP-PD; Kim Derkach, RN, BScN, NC-BC, HN-BC, CCHNC-C, SGAHN & Sherry Hole, MN, BN, RN, Nurse Educator, SGAHN, WWCC, HWNC-BC, RIHC
In this workshop, participants embark on a transformative journey, reflecting on holistic values through guided imagery and seed planting. They nurture the CIINDE Approach values symbolically—Caring, Inclusivity, Innovation, Non-Judgment, Diversity, and Equity (CIINDE) Approach. Expect a deeper grasp of holistic nursing principles for fostering healing environments within all populations.
Track: Personal & Professional Development (B, I)

58. Cannabis HealthCare Consumer Safety Tips
Deanna Sommers, PhD, MSN, RN, PNP-PC & Sherri Mack, RN, BSN
The safety of cannabis consumption and the legal aspects that nurses need to be familiar with will be explained. The brain development aspects for the pediatric consumer will be reviewed along with the medical use versus misuse implications, especially focused on dosing strategies. Clients with mental health medications and THC dosing guidance for anxiety, depression and PTSD will be covered.
Track: Cannabis Nursing (B, I, A)

61. Research Papers 2
A. Hidden Hunger: Food Insecurity and First-Generation College Students
Kala Mayer, PhD, MPH, RN, CNE, MCHES, NBC-HWC
B. Exploring the Perceived Value of Holistic Certification Among Staff Nurses
Cidalia Vital, PhD, RN, CNL, CRRN; Patricia Faron, BSN, RN, CPAN, HN-BC & Cynthia Peterson, PhD, RN, NE-BC, CCRN-K
C. Stress Management of New Graduate Nurses
Dr. John Balcuk, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC, NPD-BC
D. Students’ Perception of Nurse Coach Interventions
Jutara Srivali Teal, DNP, MTOM, RN, L.Ac., NC-BC

62. Heart-Energy Healing: Celebrating Diversity in your Heart
Lori Harger, RN, PMHNP-BC, Certified Hurqalya Healer
The aim of this workshop is to inspire nurses with practical skills for renewed energy, clarity, peace and inner power with Hurqalya Heart-Energy Healing, a contemporary synthesis of ancient practices for heart development. Within our energized hearts we discover innate healing connections and we embrace the diversity of all life.
Track: Practice, Personal & Professional Development, Advanced Practice, Nurse Coaching (I, A)

63. Lymphatic Techniques & Essential Oils: Accessible Well-Being for Anyone
Barb Picciano, MSN, RN, HN-BC, CCA
Discover the lymphatic system’s manual access and anti-inflammatory techniques in this interactive presentation. Grounded in research, learn self-care strategies and protocols, including essential oil and non-oil methods with an emphasis on safety and empowering attendees to enhance lymphatic drainage for personal and shared wellness.
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development, Nurse Coaching (B, I, A)

64. Family Wellness: During-Life & After-Life Healing
Mary Jo Bulbrook, BSN, RN, MEd, EdD, CEMP/S/I, CIH/S/I, HTP/I
Intuitive care has always been a component in nursing. Explore expanding intuition to a multi-dimensional empowerment model (MEM) involving congruent spiritual communication (CSC) between clients and caregivers. Dr. Bulbrook evolved this innovative approach through her work in multiple countries educating nurses, other professionals and family members, to become family wellness partners (FWP) honoring different culture traditions.
Track: Practice, Education, Research, Personal & Professional Development, Advanced Practice (B, I)

65. Building Competencies in Structural Racism: Nurturing Caring Capacity
LaTonia Clark Chalmers, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, NC-BC, RYT-200 & Kaija Freborg, DNP, RN, NC-BC
This presentation invites holistic nurses and nursing students to 1) explore whole-health and well-being relating to structural racism; 2) examine nursing practices that undermine caring and healing; 3) deepen understanding on how racial trauma is embodied; and 4) build somatic self-care practices and social justice skills.
Track: Practice, Education, Praxis, Personal & Professional Development, Advanced Practice (I)

66. Transcending From the Physical Body Image to the Human Field Image of Potentiality
Wyona M. Freysteinson, PhD, MN, RN, FAAN
The mirror-viewing experience for individuals who are disfigured, disabled, or have an overwise changed body is often uncomfortable, traumatic, and unspoken. The holistic nurse can gently guide individuals into knowingly participating in supportive mirror practices to transcend the physical body image to the pandimensional human field image of actualized potentiality.
Track: Practice, Research, Praxis (B, I)

67. Silent Resonance: Mastering the Art of Unconscious Communication
Christy Cowgill, RN, CRNA, MBA, NC-BC, BCH, CHBE
In this session, nurses will explore the secret language of verbal and non-verbal cues, delving into the hypnotic art of communication. These new insights will enhance your ability to gain instant connections, foster better patient experiences, and reveal practical ways you can up-level the therapeutic powers within the spoken word.
Track: Practice, Personal & Professional Development, Advanced Practice, Nurse Coaching (I)

68. Cannabis Assessment for Nurses and Patients
Nicole Foss, MSN, MBA, RN & Rachel Parmelee, MSN, RN, CNE, AHN-BC
This session will explore a hands-on physical and aromatic assessment of cannabis (hemp) flowers and teach to be able to analyze cannabis flavor and experiences with an assessment tool. A certificate of analysis (COA) will be explained and the elements of it reviewed as it relates to the safety for consumption.
Track: Cannabis Nursing (B, I, A)

71. Using Chakra Energy Fields in Writing for Health
Shari Liesch, MSN, APNP
Participants will explore seven Chakra energy fields through the power of meditation, writing and connecting. Each Chakra level will be explored through meditation, sharing select poems, discussion and individual writing. Individual and collective experiences are explored as holistic energy is renewed. We will embrace our holistic diversity, equity and inclusiveness.
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development, Aesthetics (B, I, A)

72. Legally Navigating the Holistic Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice
Terri Roberts, JD, RN
This session will describe the legal relationship between Boards of Nursing as regulatory agencies, and professional organizations as it relates to determining competencies, scope of practice and standards of practice. Holistic Nursing as a recognized specialty nursing organization has an obligation to establish the standards of practice for the specialty and how these are used by regulators will be explored to facilitate a better understanding of the nurses’ legal obligations in clinical practice.
Track: Practice, Nurse Coaching (B, I)

73. The Wake Up Call: The Truth about Sleep
Pamela Rivera, RN, BSN, CMSRN, HNB-BC and Araksya McInerney, RN, BSN, MA, RN-BC, HNB-BC
Do you want insight into the power of sleep? This is a must attend presentation for anyone who is struggling with getting enough sleep. The presenters will discuss how sleep effects the well-being of nurses. Sleep hygiene and mindfulness interventions through a “better night rest initiative” will be highlighted.
Track: Practice, Education, Research (I)

74. Implementing Self-Care, Well-being, and Resilience for Nursing Faculty and Staff
Cynthia Brown, DNS, RN, AHN-BC, CNE, NBC-HWC and Christina Jordan, MSN, RN, CCAP, HNB-BC
This workshop will demonstrate the project that created an opportunity for faculty and staff to focus on self-care, well-being, and resilience in the educational environment. The structure of the project, techniques for self-care and well-being, and data from the project will be shared.
Track: Education, Personal & Professional Development, Nurse Coaching (B, I)

75. Spiritual But Not Religious: Providing Spiritual Care in a Diverse World
Clare Biedenharn, DMin, BCC
Addressing spiritual needs is essential in this time of change and growing cultural diversity. This class addresses the cultural differences and commonalities within spiritual care as a compassionate response to the marginalized population. This class provides tools for the bedside nurse as well as for those who manage a diverse workforce.
Track: Practice, Praxis, Personal & Professional Development (I)

76. Native American Drumming Circle and Vibrational Medicine
Lisa Van Getson, APRN, DNP, FNP-C, RN, APHN-BC, AHNC-BC, MAT
Vibrational medicine is a fundamental concept of many healing modalities. Increasing vibrations in the mind, body, spirit enhances the spiritual healing process. This presentation will allow the participants to experience and participate in a Native American Drumming Circle. Drumming is one way to understand the therapeutic effects of increasing vibrational healing.
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development, Advanced Practice (B, I, A)

77. Holistic Nature of Endocannabinoid System Care
Marcie Cooper, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC, GHNA, Conscious Dying Coach and Sacred Passage Doula; Heather Manus, RN, RMT, HWNC-BC; Nique Pichette, DNP, MSN, RN; Shakira Franklyn, CNM, RN, MPH, MS, BSN, NC-BC, CHES; Lisa Cheatham, BSN, RN & Ken Sobel, Esq
Explore how endocannabinoid science merges with holistic nursing through diverse, equitable, and inclusive lenses. This enlightening session promises varied perspectives, transforming patient care with groundbreaking insights.
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development (B)

78. Therapeutic Use of Cannabis – Case Studies
Sherri Mack, RN, BSN
Case studies on the implications of the therapeutic use of cannabis with indigenous populations and AIDs patients will be reviewed. The bio, psycho, social and spiritual aspects of cannabis learned from the AIDSs Crisis and a reflection of the multidimensional and multimodal perspective will be examined with various illustrations of the therapeutic use.
Track: Cannabis Nursing (B, I, A)

81. Research Papers 3
A. Adolescents’ Experiences with Asthma Behavior and Their Asthma Self-Management Behaviors
Wyona M. Freysteinson, PhD, MN, RN, FAAN & Elif Isik, PhD, MSN, RN
B. The Power of Hope: An Inclusive Look at the Impact on Bereaved Parental Coping During Children’s Cancer Journeys
Ellen Johnson, DNP, RN, CNE; Sally Clemenson, DNP, RN, CNE, AHN-BC; Shantelle Smith, DNP, RN & Allyson Hopperstad, DNP, RN, PHN
C. Integrating Complementary Health Therapies in Reducing Labor Pain
Yea-Jyh Chen, PhD, RN

82. Shine On! Moving Research into Practice Addressing Vitamin D Deficiency for Improved Patient and Population Health
Beth Sanford, DNP, MSN, RN, ACN, CLC
The purpose of this presentation is a call to nursing action that highlights current vitamin D research and the impact of determinants of health on the development of vitamin D deficiency. This session will introduce a model, existing e-tools and best practices, and opportunities for practice, education, research, and health policy within the participants’ sphere of influence.
Track: Practice, Education, Research, Personal & Professional Development, Advanced Practice (A)

83. The Use Of A Holistic Podcast to Improve Nursing Resilience
Caitlyn Waddell, RN, BSN, HNB-BC & Cidalia Vital, PhD, RN, CNL, CRRN
A must attend for all! Come learn a fun and innovative way to introduce holistic practice, boost nursing morale, and improve nursing resilience in your facility with the use of a holistic podcast!
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development (B)

84. Resentment to Renewal: Harnessing Forgiveness & Therapeutic Journaling for Nurses
Christy Cowgill, RN, CRNA, MBA, NC-BC, BCH, CHBE
Experience the healing potency of forgiveness and its role in holistic health. Address unresolved emotional challenges, explore their impact on heart health, and break rumination’s hold. Empower yourself with tools and diverse methods of therapeutic journaling that allow you to unlock the power of personal choice and externalizing emotions.
Track: Practice, Personal & Professional Development, Nurse Coaching (I)

85. Integrating Aromatherapy into Your Clinical Practice
Debra Reis, MSN, RN, HNC
Aromatherapy is becoming more present in healthcare settings with use by patients or nurses. Often, nurses don’t realize the harm that may occur with using essential oils. This presentation will address how aromatherapy can be used safely and effectively with proper education and understanding patient concerns, beliefs, and cultural practices.
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development (I)

86. Establishing Your Own Nursing Integrative Care Program for Your Hospital
Stacy Noel, MSN, FNP-BC, Reiki Master, HTCP/I
This presentation will guide you on how to create your unique Nursing Integrative Care program to support your caregivers and patients in your healthcare system. Incorporating and promoting holistic modalities can help everyone in their healing process. Focusing on the whole person~ mind-body-spirit.
Track: Practice, Education, Personal & Professional Development, Advanced Practice (I)

87. Rebalancing the Chakra Energy System through Food as Medicine
Lisa Van Getson, APRN, DNP, FNP-C, RN, APHN-BC, AHNC-BC, MAT
Is your Chakra Energy System out of balance? What is your energetic relationship with food? This presentation will explore how food is the medicine to help rebalance your Chakra Energy System. Living a balanced life is essential for all healers.
Track: Practice, Education, Praxis, Personal & Professional Development, Advanced Practice (B, I, A)

88. Healing Plant or Forbidden Drug? Historical Perspectives of Medicinal Cannabis
Nicole Ryan, RN
The historical foundations of cannabis consumption throughout early history will be explained as it relates to the pre-prohibition use. The events surrounding cannabis prohibition that have influenced current legal and societal views will be covered as well as how vulnerable populations have suffered prejudicial consequences in relation to cannabis consumption.
Track: Cannabis Nursing (B, I, A)

22. Eco-Healing...Be the Medicine the World Needs
Connie Grauds MNPA, RPh

32. Changing Minds, Changing Lives and the Power of Writing Together
Cynthia Peterson PhD, RN, NE-BC, CCRN-K and Genevieve Chandler PhD, RN, CRRN

42. Sowing PLANeTary Health: Holistic Healing Through Plant-Based Nutrition
Angela Cox, MSN, RN, AHN-BC

52. Looking Forward, Not Back... Holistic Nurses’ Framework for Belonging and Inclusivity
Linda Thomas PhD, APRN, FNP-C, AHN-BC, NPD-BC, CCRN-K, CHTP/I, HTAP

62. Heart-Energy Healing: Celebrating Diversity in your Heart
Lori Harger RN, PMHNP-BC, Certified Hurqalya Healer

72.Legally Navigating the Holistic Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice
Terri Roberts JD, RN

82. Shine On! Moving Research into Practice Addressing Vitamin D Deficiency for Improved Patient and Population Health
Beth Sanford DNP, MSN, RN, ACN, CLC

Keynote - History, Hope and Well-being
Dr. Gail Christopher, DN

Plenary

Endnote - Flourishing in Healthcare: Setting Intentions for Individual, Team and System Resilience
Sherry Chesak, PhD, MS, RN