AHNA- Central Arkansas Chapter

08/26/2024

We are back from a summer break!!

Please consider joining us for Somatic Yoga with Trisha Willis, LCSW on Tuesday, 9/10 at 6:30- 7:30. Cost is $25.

The space is small, so class is limited to 7. Please respond here or text Becky if you are coming.

This practice will take place in the Rix Building (1401 Malvern Ave, next to the Library in Hot Springs). More details in the comments.

Option for dinner after at Taco Mama.

08/26/2024

8/31 deadline
Opportunities to get more involved with AHNA at the National level.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/W3r6geEHrtKCQq2N/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Apply today to be on AHNA National Level Committees! The 2025 committees up for appointment include: Practice; Research; Health Advocacy; Education (Approver and Provider). Volunteering provides tremendous benefits including personal growth, professional development, building industry contacts and developing relationships with colleagues along the way. Apply at https://www.ahna.org/Get-Involved/AHNA-Nationally/Committees

05/08/2024

Last evening (pre-wild weather) was a good evening for a mindful hike. Keep an eye out for our next AHNA meeting.

05/01/2024

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In an effort to sustain ALL Nurses in the Holistic Core Value of Self-Care. AHNA is providing Holistic Nursing Resilience Resources in English and Spanish! Resiliency topics include: Breathwork, Forest Guided Imagery, Beach Guided Imagery, Centering, Tapping, Movement Based Mind-Body Interventions, Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Jin Shin Jyutsu.
Available in cardstock package for purchase https://www.ahna.org/Shop/Publications
Download and share at https://www.ahna.org/Home/Resources/Self-Care-and-Resilience

02/27/2024

It was a good night for some gentle yoga!

Join us March 25 @ 6pm for the next Central AR AHNA meeting. Details TBA.

02/24/2024

Central AR AHNA members Erin Holleman and Becky Webb recently completed the Integrative Healing Arts Program (IHAP) often by AHNA.

IHAP is a comprehensive program offered every year that allows participants to be exposed to various areas of holistic nursing and meet the requirements for holistic nursing certification.

Erin and Becky would be happy to discuss with anyone interested in IHAP.

02/12/2024

Mark your calendars for these upcoming AHNA events:
Monday, February 26
6pm- gentle yoga @ The Yoga Place, Hot Springs
7:30pm- dinner, discussion, chapter meeting at Diablos (downtown Hot Springs)

Info/ links in comments.

*** Save the date: March 25, 6pm, location TBD ***

12/07/2023

Great resources here!

If you are interested in learning or brushing up on some Holistic Approaches to Mental Health & Well-Being for Nurses & Patients, please visit the link below. The page includes research from AHNA’s Beginnings and JHN over topics including: holistic mental health services, su***de prevention, compassion fatigue, anxiety, depression and PTSD. Access at http://www.ahna.org/Home/Resources/Holistic-Mental-Health

11/16/2023

Fun fun at the November Chapter meeting!! Thank you Jennifer Hernandez for leading the discussion on Burnout.

Join us January 9th, 6pm (location TBA) for the next Central AR AHNA Chapter meeting. And mark you calendars for future meetings: 2nd Tuesday, every other month.

11/12/2023

Central AR AHNA members Erin Holleman and Becky Webb are completing the 2023 IHAP program. It’s a wonderful program to help you develop a stronger self-care practice and learn more about holistic nursing. Both Erin and Becky are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Plan ahead, rediscover the heart and art of nursing! Connect with other holistic nurses in person, refresh your skills and meet your CE requirements for holistic nursing certification or recertification. Register now and join us in Seabeck, WA. For more info: www.ahna.org/Integrative-Healing-Arts

10/24/2023

AHNA’s next Nurse Networking Calls (NNCs) are coming up October 24 & 25. The October 2023 NNCs will center on the topic “How does stress provide an opportunity and path for growth?” To register http://www.AHNA.org/Shop/Specialty-CNE