This is a nine-credit hybrid certificate program designed for nurses interested in holistic health. All participants must have a master’s degree or higher to apply or be consented by the instructors of record.

Location

• Storrs Campus

Modality

• Online

Required Courses

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
NURS 5001	Holistic Nursing Part 1: Basic Concepts	3
NURS 5002	Holistic Nursing Part 2: Advanced Concepts	3
NURS 5003	Holistic Nursing Practicum	3
Total Credits		9

Learning Objectives

1. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of holistic nursing by articulating core principles, scope and standards of practice, foundational theories, as well as holistic modalities that guide whole-person care.
2. Apply, analyze, and adapt holistic nursing concepts, techniques, and modalities ethically and professionally, using evidence-based practices to support whole-person care across clinical and community settings.
3. Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats by conveying holistic nursing principles and modalities clearly and appropriately across diverse contexts, supporting education, collaboration, and advocacy for whole-person care.