A Model of Holistic Nursing as a Pathway to Nurse Self-Care

The purpose of this project is to develop a model of holistic nursing practice as a pathway to nurse self-care. Specifically, this project integrates nursing theory, relevant literature, and reflection on holistic nursing practice. The significance of the project is identified as the current low priority of nurse self-care and the need for nurse self-healing- Additionally, holistic nursing, as a pathway to nurse self-care, is examined through the theoretical lens of Jean Watson. Furthermore, literature and research are examined in the areas of (t) the meaning of the holistic nursing experience, (2) self-care and complementary, alternative medicine use by nurses, and (3) transformation and transcendence of the nurse- Ultimately, a practice model for holistic nursing is presented and described, along with potential methods of implementation. Finally, the Holistic Nursing Model is evaluated through Newman, Sime, and Corcoran-Perry\u27s three paradigms of nursing