title: Perceived barriers to holistic nursing in undergraduate nursing programs.
abstract: This descriptive essay summarizes the recommendations rendered by 40 holistic nurse educators attending the 22nd American Holistic Nurses' Association Annual Gathering of Holistic Nurses regarding perceived barriers to integrating concepts of holistic nursing into undergraduate nursing education programs. This paper also presents proposed strategies for promoting more positive attitudes and acceptance of holistic nursing in undergraduate nursing programs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, College of Social Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH 45207-7351, USA.
authors.forename: Margaret O'Brien
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: King
authors.forename: Marie F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Gates
mesh_terms: D003226:Congresses as Topic; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D012579:Schools, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012956:Societies, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States