Call for Proposals 

Purpose:  

The 2026 conference will unite holistic nursing scholars and practitioners from around the world to explore the transformative power of aligning with Mother Nature’s rhythms and wisdom. Through this shared journey, participants will be inspired to deepen their connection to the natural world and apply its principles to enhance both personal well-being and professional practice. Emphasizing the interconnectedness of all life, the conference will cultivate a global perspective on holistic health—empowering nurses to create ripples of healing within themselves, their communities, and the world at large.

Holistic Nursing: Engaging Mother Nature’s Wisdom.
Global Wellness, Building a Holistic Future Together

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, many are seeking a return to balance, wellness, and deeper connection. This conference invites holistic nurses to lead the way—reconnecting with the timeless healing power of nature. By embracing Mother Nature’s rhythms and restorative energy, participants will discover new paths to compassionate care, resilience, and personal renewal.

Through nature-based healing practices, holistic nutrition, Indigenous knowledge, cultural traditions, and evidence-based interventions, this gathering will offer practical tools rooted in the Holistic Nursing Core Values. Attendees will explore the therapeutic roles of plants, animals, natural elements, and seasonal cycles, gaining insights into how sensory engagement and earth-centered practices can nourish mind, body, and spirit. Together, we will cultivate a more grounded, vital, and connected future for holistic nursing and global wellness.

1. Evaluate the role a nature connection has in fostering self-care and self-reflection practices and recognize the ethical responsibility of nurses to prioritize their own well-being to sustain their ability to deliver compassionate and effective holistic nursing care. (CV 1, 2 &3)
2. Develop a personal plan for incorporating nature-based activities into their personal and professional lives to prioritize self-care and maintain a natural healthy mind-body-spirit connection. (CV 2)
3. Interpret the interconnectedness of human health and environmental well-being as part of the holistic nurse's relationship with nature. (CV2 & 4)
4. Identify opportunities for holistic nurses to lead transformational change in healthcare by integrating holistic ethics, evidence-based research, and education; promoting social justice; fostering healing environments; advocating for nutritional well-being; and reimagining healthcare through the lens of the interconnectedness between human health and the wisdom of Mother Nature. (CV 1, 3, 4, & 5)
5. Describe collaborative strategies with international holistic colleagues to advocate for policies and practices that promote environmental stewardship, health equity, and global wellness based on holistic nursing principles. (CV 1 & 4)
6. Reflect on personal values and beliefs about nature, global wellness, and holistic nursing ethics to enhance self-care and professional growth, leading to increased awareness of interconnectedness with self, others, nature, and the global community. (CV 1, 2, & 4)
7. Define how holistic nursing education, research, theory, ethics, and practice guide and support people to nurture themselves and each other using mother nature. (CV 1,3,4 & 5)
8. Discuss ways that transform our holistic values naturally through communication (motivational interviewing, appreciative inquiry, nurse coaching and presence) and the holistic caring process assists our clients in promoting their health and well-being. (CV 3 & 4)
9. Explore the variety of ancient healing practices rooted in Mother Nature’s wisdom across global cultures. (CV 1, 2, 3 &4)

Core Value 1. Holistic Philosophies, Theories, and Ethics
Core Value 2. Holistic Nurse Self-Reflection, Self-Development and Self-Care
Core Value 3. Holistic Caring Process
Core Value 4. Holistic Communication, Therapeutic Relationship, Healing Environments, and Cultural Care
Core Value 5. Holistic Education and Research