title: The holistic nurse's search for credibility.
abstract: This article, part of a larger qualitative naturalistic study, examined what motivates professional RNs to become certified holistic nurses and the knowledge, skills, and attitudes holistic nurses perceive they need to become competent practitioners. Two key findings were (1) disjuncture between the traditional nursing structure and the nurses' own personal and professional growth and development and (2) the need for credibility. For these participants, obtaining the HNC credential conveyed credibility and legitimacy.
authors.affiliation: Hunter College School of Nursing, New York, NY 10010, USA. lsharoff@hunter.cuny.edu
authors.forename: Leighsa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sharoff
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002983:Clinical Competence; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D008875:Middle Aged; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D020377:Self Efficacy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires