Herzing Adds Post-Master's Certificate in Holistic Integrative Health for Nurses

What is Herzing University's Post-Master's Certificate in Holistic Integrative Health?

Herzing University now offers a Post-Master's Certificate in Holistic Integrative Health (PMC-HIH), a 16-credit, fully online program designed for Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)-prepared nurses who want to integrate whole-person and holistic care into clinical practice, education, leadership and other professional nursing roles. 

Quick Facts

Who this program is for

• Registered nurses (RNs) who have completed a MSN or equivalent graduate nursing degree from an accredited institution and want to expand their scope with holistic care skills
• Advanced practice nurses in clinical, education or leadership roles seeking evidence-based integrative health training
• Nurses interested in preparing for credentialing through the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC)
• Working nurses who need a fully online, short-form graduate certificate that fits around professional commitments

What you'll learn and what you can do

The PMC-HIH curriculum covers the foundations of integrative and holistic nursing care, mind-body-spirit science, nutrition and plant-based medicine, holistic and integrative modalities and holistic nursing coaching for practice, education and leadership.

Core courses include:

• NU 676: Foundations of Integrative and Holistic Nursing Care — evidence-informed integrative therapies and healing environments
• NU 677: Holistic and Integrative Mind-Body Science — whole-person assessment across physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural dimensions
• NU 678: Nutrition and Plant-Based Medicine — food, culinary herbs and medicinal plants as health supports
• NU 679: Holistic and Integrative Modalities — complementary and spiritual caring-healing practices
• NU 680: Holistic Nursing for Practice, Education and Leadership — holistic nurse coaching and reflective leadership

Graduates may be academically aligned to sit for the Nurse Coach Board Certified (NC-BC) and Health and Wellness Nurse Coach Board Certified (HWNC-BC) credentialing exams offered by the AHNCC. Additional requirements or clinical hours may apply beyond program completion.

This program does not provide a pathway to a new nursing licensure. It is designed to expand and enhance existing practice.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the PMC-HIH program take?

The program takes 6 months (1.5 semesters) to complete at 16 total credits.

Is the program available online?

Yes. The program is delivered 100% online and is designed for working nurses.

What are the admission requirements?

Prior to acceptance, students must complete an MSN or equivalent graduate nursing degree from an accredited institution. Applicants should have completed graduate-level coursework comparable to advanced health assessment (NU 610), advanced pharmacology (NU 636), and advanced pathophysiology (NU 621), which are typically included in a MSN program. Students must hold an unencumbered nursing license in the state where they reside.

Is the program accredited?

There is no programmatic accreditor for this certificate. Herzing University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

What can I do with this certificate?

Graduates are prepared to integrate holistic and whole-person care strategies into their existing clinical, education or leadership role. Graduates may also be academically aligned to pursue AHNCC credentialing as a Nurse Coach. Additional requirements may apply.

The bottom line

Herzing's PMC-HIH is the right fit for advanced practice nurses who want to broaden their clinical toolkit with evidence-based holistic strategies — and who want to do it quickly, online and without stepping away from practice.

Related Herzing programs and resources

- Post-Master's Certificate in Holistic Integrative Health

- Nursing programs at Herzing