Celebrating the Four Seasons: A Holistic Approach to Wellness As we navigate the ebb and flow of life, the changing seasons offer a unique rhythm that can enhance our well-being, particularly in holistic nursing practice. At the Oregon Holistic Nurses Association, we recognize the importance of aligning our care with…
Welcome to our exploration of holistic nursing – a practice that embraces mind, body, and spirit in the journey toward health and well-being. To delve in to the world of holistic nursing, our board of directors has put together a curated selection of books, podcasts, and educational programs that cover…
What is a Scarcity Mindset? submitted by Emily Bennett MSN, RN, NC-BC The OHNA Conference Theme for 2024 is: Community Wellness Cultivating Healing and Abundance Together. As we prepare to gather and learn together, how do we cultivate healing and abundance? As I pondered about cultivating abundance, I…
Sexuality and Holism Lisa Gregory BSN, RN-BC, CCRN During a recent work session with the OHNA Board members, we participated in a group activity identifying modalities in specific areas of holism. The areas included mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. As we brainstormed activities, modalities, and interests into those categories,…
April Blog: Earth & Stress Relief Month submitted by Emily Bennett MSN, RN, NC-BC At OHNA, our theme for 2024 is Community Wellness: Cultivating Healing and Abundance Together. Because April is Earth Month and Stress Relief Month, it is a time to celebrate our home planet, and also an…
-Empowering Wellness: Embracing Holistic Living- submitted by : Rene Milliman BSN, RN In today’s fast-paced world, achieving optimal wellness goes beyond just physical fitness. It encompasses the harmony of mind, body, and spirit. Holistic living offers a comprehensive approach to wellness that addresses all aspects of our being. By…
Modality of the Month: Plant Medicine Submitted by: Rene Milliman RN, BSN Plant medicine is a very simple means of treating ailments without traditional pharmaceuticals. There are many items we think of as traditional foods, and herbs & other plants that we can incorporate into use. These medicinal plants can…
Modality of the Month: Archetypal Astrology Submitted by: Marina Ormes, RN, HN-BC (ret.) (The following is an excerpt from an article-in-progress by Marina Ormes that will soon be submitted for publication to nursing and holistic healing journals.) Archetypal Astrology: A Language of Change Healing takes place in multiple dimensions.…
Modality of the Month: Meditation Submitted by Lisa Gregory BSN, RN-BC, CCRN, OHNA Director at Large In a world filled with stress and chaos, finding inner peace and balance is essential for overall well-being. Meditation, a powerful holistic modality, offers a path to healing and self-discovery. With its roots…
Submitted by: Abigail Hall MSN, RN, HNB-BC, OHNA Secretary * * “I feel so much more grounded”. “I have a sense of calmness and feel more connected to myself”. “I feel like I have been cleansed and I can operate at a higher level.” “It was like restful sleep.” * * These…