University of Minnesota
Integrative Nursing Specialization
University of Minnesota

Integrative Nursing Specialization

Patient-Centered, Relationship-Based Nursing Care. By the end of this specialization, you will be able to practice a patient-centered, relationship-based approach to nursing that utilizes a variety of integrative healing modalities.

Taught in English

Some content may not be translated

Kim Christensen
Louise Delagran
Janet Tomaino, DNP

Instructors: Kim Christensen

2,791 already enrolled

Included with Coursera Plus

Specialization - 5 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.8

(161 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Assess the current and potential role for Integrative Nursing in health and healthcare, including your own workplace.

  • Discuss the evidence base for use of integrative therapies, including historical, clinical, and research data.

  • Assess if a therapy is appropriate, Educate patients about benefit and risk, Administer or advise on use, and Evaluate if the therapy was useful.

  • Apply Integrative Nursing principles and strategies to patient care and symptom management.

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Specialization - 5 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.8

(161 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Placeholder

Advance your subject-matter expertise

  • Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
  • Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
  • Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
  • Earn a career certificate from University of Minnesota
Placeholder
Placeholder

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV

Share it on social media and in your performance review

Placeholder

Specialization - 5 course series

Introduction to Integrative Nursing

Course 115 hours4.7 (77 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Describe the six principles of Integrative Nursing and their key behavioral indicators.

  • Describe key elements and strategies of Integrative Nursing assessment.

  • Apply Integrative Nursing goals and strategies to improve symptom management in patients.

  • Apply Integrative Nursing principles and clinical decision making within your scope of nursing practice.

Skills you'll gain

Category: improved symptom management
Category: patient-centered care
Category: wellbeing
Category: evidence-based practice
Category: integrative healthcare

Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils

Course 216 hours4.9 (456 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Describe the current and potential role of aromatherapy in health and healthcare.

  • Identify safety and ethical issues and discuss their application in practice situations.

  • Assess, administer, and evaluate the use of essential oils for management of pain, anxiety, nausea, and fatigue.

  • Discuss logistics of establishing and sustaining a clinical aromatherapy program.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Mindfulness
Category: improved symptom management
Category: wellbeing
Category: whole-person care
Category: integrative medicine

Acupressure

Course 315 hours4.7 (19 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Basic concepts of East Asian Medicine (EAM)

  • Clinical indications for acupressure and the evidence base for its use in symptom management

  • Acupressure protocols for the management of pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, and wellbeing

  • Strategies for incorporating acupressure into your professional practice and self-care routines

Skills you'll gain

Category: improved symptom management
Category: patient-centered care
Category: wellbeing
Category: evidence-based practice
Category: integrative healthcare

Guided Imagery

Course 416 hours4.8 (197 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate the role of guided imagery in health and healthcare and how you may use it professionally and personally.

  • Assess if guided imagery is appropriate for a client or patient.

  • Identify and evaluate resources, including apps and commercial products that might be helpful in specific situations or for specific conditions.

  • Create your own imagery intervention for a specific patient or group of patients

Skills you'll gain

Category: symptom management
Category: healthcare
Category: Stress Management
Category: wellbeing
Category: Pain Management

Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

Course 59 hours4.8 (214 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Discuss the benefits of mindfulness as supported by research evidence, including potential impact on pain management, sleep issues, and anxiety.

  • List contraindications, discuss how you would identify when they are present, and identify possible modifications to your recommendations.

  • Identify programs and resources—both local in-person and online where you might refer patients.

  • Discuss the benefits of mindfulness for you professionally, including reduced stress, enhanced focus, and emotional regulation.

Skills you'll gain

Category: improved symptom management
Category: patient-centered care
Category: wellbeing
Category: evidence-based practice
Category: integrative healthcare

Instructors

Kim Christensen
University of Minnesota
1 Course3,235 learners
Louise Delagran
University of Minnesota
1 Course11,670 learners

Offered by

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

New to Patient Care? Start here.

Placeholder

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Unlimited access to 7,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy

Frequently asked questions