Topeka, KS -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/28/2015 -- Conference registration is now open for the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) 35th Annual Conference, Healthcare: Grounded in Holistic Nursing, June 12-17, 2015 at the Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center in Branson, Missouri.

The purpose of this conference is to re-engage nurses in an understanding of rootedness and how their practice reflects the origins of holism, holistic nursing and caring as a foundation of nursing care. Attendees will learn about holistic nursing practice, education and research from holistic healthcare and nursing experts. The conference will offer an enticing and informative schedule of nursing educational workshops, speakers, networking opportunities and exhibitors. Attendees can also enjoy early morning activities such as Yoga or Meditation and participate in more intensely focused pre-conference, half-day and full-day nursing educational sessions.

All are welcome to attend: nurses, educators, administrators, and other healthcare practitioners from all specialties. Come and experience the healing commitment of a holistic community, networking, sharing circles and mentorship. Download the registration brochure and find more information on conference details at www.ahna.org/conference.

Pre-Conference will cover 18 topics and offer 14 contact hours and Conference will offer 33 workshops and up to 22 contact hours. Earn up to 36 contact hours by registering and fully attending Pre-Conference and Conference. AHNA's Education Provider Committee is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation COA. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #10442.

About AHNA
At its founding in 1981, the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) adopted as its primary mission the advancement of holistic healthcare by increasing awareness and promoting education as well as personal community-building among nurses, other healthcare professionals and the public. This non-profit professional membership organization is becoming the definitive voice for holistic nursing for registered nurses and other holistic healthcare professionals around the world. Holistic nursing focuses on integrating traditional, complementary and alternative treatment opportunities to improve the physical, mental, emotional and relational health of the whole person.

AHNA delivers valuable resources, improves educational tools, and offers superior networking opportunities to a vibrant and expanding universe of healthcare professionals. AHNA currently services almost 4,500 members through 143 local chapters/networks in the U.S. and abroad.

Holistic nursing is recognized by the American Nurses Association as an official nursing specialty with both a defined scope and standards of practice.

The American Holistic Nurses Association's Education Provider Committee is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission (ANCC) on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 10442.

For additional information contact:

Kaylee Ferguson
Communications@ahna.org
800-278-2462