Holistic Nursing Online Graduate Certificate
A 9-Credit Online Graduate Certificate Program for Nursing Professionals

Initially launched in 2016, UConn's Holistic Nursing Certificate was the first 100% online graduate program in the nation.

To fill an important role in reducing a healthcare skills gap, the UConn's Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing developed the Holistic Nursing Online Graduate Certificate.

UConn's Holistic Nursing certificate program includes a total of three, 3-credit online courses that can be completed within one year beginning in the fall semester. The program is designed for Registered Nurses (RNs) with a Bachelor's Degree or higher interested in integrating holistic principles and evidence-based approaches in their professional practice. Students will learn about the state of the science in holistic care and the latest research on the efficacy and safety of a variety of complementary and integrative health approaches.

The Holistic Nursing Online Graduate Certificate provides nurses the educational foundation required to take the national board certification examination in Holistic Nursing.

Students will learn:

  • The core principles, scope and standards of practice related to Holistic Nursing;
  • The theories, models, definitions, and popular perceptions of Holistic Nursing, and how to apply them to address issues in health systems, services, practices, policy and research;
  • The methods, effectiveness, and impact of holistic-based research, and how to apply them to develop evidence-based programs, policy, advocacy, and disseminate that information;
  • The skills for selected complementary and integrative health approaches relevant to Holistic Nursing; and
  • How to integrate the concepts and approaches of Holistic Nursing into professional nursing care for individuals, families, groups, and populations.

Application Deadline:

Fall Semester: July 1

Early application to the program is advised to avoid last minute processing delays. 

Application Deadline

Fall Semester: July 1

Endorsed by The American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation

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What Students Are Saying?

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Olivia Samuels (2025)
Quality Improvement and Data Analytics Manager

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Allison (Allie) Schappell (2024)
Registered Nurse, Oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital

"I would say the biggest benefit of the program is being confident in supporting patients, because sometimes, especially as a newer nurse, it’s hard to figure out how to connect with your patients and how to be supportive of them "... READ MORE

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Jean Giles (2024)
Registered Nurse, ICU, Westerly Hospital

"I’m so interested in a lot of different healing modalities, but this program brought everything all together. I still have many things that I want to learn, but I know that it’s just one thing at a time, so I don’t feel overwhelmed"... READ MORE