Employer in-services or other programs, courses, workshops not offering official CE credits. Presentation must be 60 minutes or longer. 60 minutes = 1 equivalent contact (EC). Specific in-service can be used only once in the five-year period. Documentation of title, presenter, date offered, and signed by organizational designee. Presentations This includes presentations related to integrative holistic nursing. The presentation must be at least one hour in length and include learning objectives and references. Each hour of presentation is equivalent to 1 EC. Preparation time may be included with a maximum of 2 hours preparation time per hour of presentation. Presentation may be used only once during the certification period. A total of 30 EC may be used in the five-year period. Written documentation of content and verification of presentation. Poster Presentation Scholarly posters may be presented at conferences, educational settings, or health care facilities. A poster presentation is to 1 EC for the presentation and 2 EC for preparation. A specific poster may only be used once in the five-year period. Written documentation of content and verification of presentation Curriculum Development This includes development of academic courses related to integrative holistic nursing. 1 course = 10 EC 30 EC may be used in the five-year period for curriculum development. Course syllabus including course description and objectives with verification from academic institution Publications Publications include journal articles, book chapters, and books. Journal article in peer-reviewed publication, primary author = 20 EC; other authors= 10 EC. Book author, primary author = 20 EC; other authors= 10 EC. Book chapter, primary author = 15 EC; authors= 10 EC. Written documentation of published material Designing Educational Materials This includes developing professional educational handbooks or manuals used for patient or staff Cover and table of contents for Handbook/Manual,
teaching related to holistic care = 15 EC. Brochures or pamphlets = 10 EC. copy of brochure or pamphlet, or electronic copy. Research Projects For research projects, Master’s theses, Doctoral dissertations, and DNP Projects focused on integrative holistic nursing, the primary or secondary investigator shall submit the literature review and evidence of dissemination of original works through presentation of publication. Master’s thesis = 50 EC DNP Project = 75 EC Doctoral dissertations = 100 EC Research project = 100 EC Transcript, published article, or presentation outline and proof of presentation. Professional Committee Membership Committee activity is directly related to integrative holistic nursing. Current membership in a national, or local integrative holistic nursing organization such as AHNA = 1 EC per year. Leadership in a national integrative holistic organization, such as board member = 5 EC per year. Active participation on a committee for a national integrative holistic organization = 4 EC per year. Leadership in a integrative holistic integrative organization such as AHNA state chapter = 4 EC. Active participation on a committee for a state integrative holistic integrative organization = 3 EC per year. Participation on a holistic committee within a healthcare institution = 5 EC per year.