American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)

The Mission of the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) is to illuminate holism in nursing practice, community, advocacy, research and education. Founded in 1981, AHNA is the definitive voice for holistic nursing, and promotes the education of nurses, other healthcare professionals, and the public in all education of nurses, other healthcare professionals, and the public in all aspects of holistic caring and healing, serving as a bridge between conventional medicine and complementary and alternative healing practices.  Holistic nursing is recognized by the American Nurses Association as an official nursing specialty with defined scope and standards of practice.  AHNA's mission is to advance holistic nursing through community building, research and education.  NSNA members receive a special discount of $10 off their AHNA membership dues at http://www.ahna.org