Integrative Modalities

I feel it is important as a health care professional to be educated in complementary, alternative and integrative modalities because as a nurse I should be able to give feedback to my patients when they are inquiring about alternative methods, and in order to educate we must be well versed. The growing need for this information is enough of a reason to be well informed. This information should be part of our curriculum and on going education in hospitals and care settings. “The lack of knowledge about complementary and alternative medicine among nurses is a cause for concern, particularly in light of its widespread application” (Chang, H., & Chang, H., 2015). Many patients are already implementing new methods in their health care and as a