AMERICAN HOLISTIC NURSES' CERTIFICATION CORPORATION
ABOUT AHNCC
The
American Holistic Nurses' Certification Corporation (AHNCC),
incorporated in 1997 and governed by a Board of Directors, is
responsible for the development, administration and evaluation of the
Holistic Nurses' Certification and School Endorsement Programs.
AHNCC, an autonomous 501 c (6) organization, collaborates with the American
Holistic Nurses' Association (AHNA) to promote Holistic Nursing. Each
organization has its own Board of Directors, Budget, Bylaws, Mission, Policies and Procedures. While the purpose of the two organizations differs, each aims to facilitate the growth and well-being of the other; both aim to promote the well-being of society by advancing Holistic Nursing.
The
AHNCC Board of Directors strives to ensure the validity, reliability,
security and integrity of the Holistic Nurse Certification Program and the School Endorsement Program. The
Executive Director is responsible for the management of daily
activities related to AHNCC's Values, Mission, Purpose and Policies.
Contact us at AHNCC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AHNCC, 2010-2011
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MARGARET ERICKSON, PHD, RN, AHN-BC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Helen Erickson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN (Chair); Mary Brekke (Chair-Elect), PhD, RN, AHN-BC; Joan Engebretson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC; Kay Sandor, PhD, AHN-BC; Kim Stiles, PhD, RN, AHN-BC; Chante Dennis, BS (Lay person)
Margaret Erickson, PhD, APRN, AHN-BC; Executive Director
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AHNA, THE HOLISTIC NURSES' MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK TO THE RIGHT.
Be a leader in credentialing nurses in the precepts of Holistic Nursing;
Standardize requirement for Certification Programs based in the precepts of Holistic Nursing;
Promote recognition of Holistic Nursing as a Specialty Area that is based in a Code of Ethics, Core of Knowledge and Competencies;
Advance the legitimate role of Holistic Nursing in the health care system.
AHNCC's PURPOSE
The
purposes of AHNCC are to ensure that:
Nurses engaged in Holistic Nursing
integrate foundational concepts of Holism into their lives and practice
and are able to demonstrate proficiency in the body of knowledge
specific to Holistic Nursing including research and theory; and
Endorsed Programs provide a curriculum consistent with AHNA Standards and Core Values of Holistic Nursing Practice.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AHNCC Code of Ethics
AHNCC Values
AHNCC
is committed to values that enhance professional practice and
contribute to competency in Holistic Nursing practice. Values such as
integrity, fairness, excellence, innovation, holism, mutuality,
empowerment, caring, healing, and transformation provide the basis for
Holistic Nursing practice. These values provide a foundation for the
Holistic Nursing Certification Examination. The Holistic Nursing Core
Values and Standards for Practice are available through The American
Holistic Nurses' Association.
AHNCC's GENERAL POLICIES
Universality: It is the policy of the AHNCC that no applicant shall be excluded from the opportunity to become certified as a holistic nurse on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age or disability.
