Upcoming Events

    • 22 Nov 2022
    • (PST)
    • 23 Jul 2024
    • (PDT)
    • Online, at your own pace
    Register

    Anthroposophic Nursing (AN) is a way of providing nursing care that comes out of a deep acknowledgement of the wisdom of the human being, Body, Soul and Spirit.


    Come join us for a series of webinars designed to introduce you to some core concepts of Anthroposophic Nursing and the means to implement these understandings into your own self-care as well as informing your professional care.


    7.5 nursing CNE's are available for participants of this course. Participants must watch all the content, complete the evaluation form, and contact Laurie at foundationcoursean@gmail.com to receive credit.

     TOPICS INCLUDE:

    • Introduction to AN and the Inner Mood of the Nurse. Learn how AN can support inner development, wellness and enhance caring 
    • The Four-Fold Nature of the human being
    • Introduction to Goethean observation – explore the understanding of plants and healing properties
    • The Twelve Nursing Gestures
    • The Art of Palliative Care

    DATES: This is a recorded webinar, to be viewed at your own pace. Upon registration you will receive a Vimeo link and password.

    COST:  Regular  $125.00
                  NAANA members $100.00

    Laurie Schmiesing, RN, MSN, ANS, RES. Laurie has been studying AN since 2009 and has also completed the Anthroposophic Psychology Course. In addition to providing education on Anthroposophic topics, she has a wellness practice in San Jose, CA. She has presented at the American Holistic Nursing Association Conference in 2017, 2018 and 2021.


    Dr. Eira Klich-Heartt, RN, DNP, CNS, CNL, ANS. Eira has been involved with AN since 1990’s. Her Master’s thesis was on the use of Lemon Compresses for comfort in fever. She has taught nursing at the pre-licensure as well as at the Master’s level. She currently is working as a staff nurse in post anesthesia recovery and incorporates AN concepts into her care. She has presented at the American Holistic Nursing Association Conference in 2017 and 2022.

    Rolf Heine, ANS Rolf is a certified nurse and Anthroposophic nurse specialist.  He worked as a nurse at the Filderklinik hospital, an Anthroposophic hospital in Germany. From 1986 – 2016. He is a teacher at the Filderklinik Independent Nursing School and was a manager at Filderklinik hospital. He is founder and director of the Academy of Nursing Professions at the Filderklink. He currently maintains the network for Anthroposophic Nursing Care in Germany.  He is president of the International Council of Anthroposophic Nursing Associations (ICANA). He lectures and teaches seminars in Germany and abroad.

    FOR MORE INFORMATION: foundationcoursean@gmail.com • anthroposophicnursing.org


    This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Approval for contact hours through the American Holistic Nurses Association is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients.

    Approved through 8/23/2024.

    Information provided by the North American Anthroposophic Nurses Association (NAANA) on its website or through its educational offerings (including conferences, courses, webinars, training) is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for medical advice delivered in person by a licensed professional. NAANA provides users (licensed professional nurses, other licensed practitioners and caregivers) with information that is intended for general informational purposes only, and NAANA disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such information. 

    Attendance at NAANA courses does not extend the current level of practice of the attendee. It is the responsibility of each individual (registered nurse, licensed practitioner) to consult their state nurse practice act or licensing organization to understand professional applications, and to ensure they are abiding by their individual state/licensing organization’s rules and regulations and are practicing within their scope of practice. Caregivers can only provide care for which they are already certified and/or per workplace protocols. NAANA courses with or without certification do not provide a license to touch. State licensure or certification is necessary for professional practice. This course does not qualify for certification as a massage therapist.

    • 6 Apr 2024
    • online

    Save the date: April 6, 2024

    Nurses Online Meeting
    Rhythmical Einreibung according to Wegman/Hauschka:
    Aspects of quality and implementation or
    How do they live in our environment?

    Dear friends of anthroposophic nursing!
    It is now February. Nevertheless, I wish everyone a blessed new year in which we can all strengthen the light of peace within and without!
    What is "anthroposophic care"? There are many answers to this question. In any case, it is probably a path to which one must set out. The rhythmical Einreibungen according to Wegman/Hauschka has become a centerpiece on this path. In an archetypal way, they unite various central qualities and provide concrete exercises "in the hands".
    At the conference of the International Forum in Dornach in September 2023, the need for international exchange and networking regarding rhythmical Einreibung arose. As a follow-up to the online meeting on December 2, 2023 on the Nurses Meditation with Rolf Heine, I would now like to invite you to an online meeting on rhythmical Einreibung on April 6, 2024! We aim to try to bridge the gap between the high-quality rhythmic embrocation and our different everyday care routines.

    A two-hour meeting is planned with the following agenda:
    Welcome approx. 5 minutes
    presentation or opening remarks: Through head, heart and hand - How do we create rhythm in einreibung?
    Michaela Schnur and Birgit Faller, approx. 40 minutes
    Break 5 minutes
    Working groups, approx. 40 minutes:
    1.How RE practiced in your environment? Are they practiced in care facilities? Are there nurses nurses practices) for it? Nurses offices for anthroposophic care?
    2.How does RE help us in everyday care?
    3.How can we master the balancing act between
    -RE as an instrument in daily care with easy-to-learn and easy-to-integrate forms and
    -RE as a therapeutic method that is increasingly and beneficially used in practices - even by people without a nursing profession?
    What experiences, concerns or suggestions are there regarding the training curriculum "Experts in Anthroposophic Nursing (IFAN)" with regard to RE?
    Plenary session approx. 30 minutes

    We will meet in four time zones and three languages.
    view pdf for details on language and time zone


    Register Here


    The access link will be sent out at the end of March.

    In anticipation of good encounters with you all, I greet you warmly with words from Friedrich von Logau, 1605 - 1655:

    "Serious was the year that has now ended,
    serious is the year that now begins.
    That the world may change for the better -
    Be man for the better.
    Remember: the fate of the world
    Is placed in your power,
    And even the smallest thing in time
    Is the image and seed of eternity.”

    "Ernst war das Jahr, das nun geendet,
    ernst ist das Jahr, das nun beginnt.
    Dass sich die Welt zum Bess‘ren wendet –
    Sei Mensch zum Besseren gesinnt.
    Bedenk: das Schicksal aller Welt
    Ist mit in deine Macht gestellt,
    Und auch das Kleinste in der Zeit
    Ist Bild und Keim der Ewigkeit.“

    • 27 Apr 2024
    • (MDT)
    • 4 May 2024
    • (MDT)
    • Loveland, Colorado
    Register


    Module 3: Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing
    Includes Anthroposophic Homecare

    Meets the Prerequisites for further training in Rhythmical Massage

    Sunrise Ranch, Loveland, Colorado

    Tuition- $975

    NAANA membership discount of $25 will be applied for members
    Early registration discount of $75 for those who register and pay before

    Friday, April 12
    th.

    Lodging is not included and can be booked
    separately through Sunrise Ranch- view options here (please wait to book a room until after you have registered for the course!)




    Module 1 • Required for participation in Module 3

    Module 2 • Required for participation in Module 3

    Module 3 • April 27- May 4, 2024

    ~Module 3 Pre-conference webinar TBA~

    Module 4 • Fall 2024


    INSTRUCTORS

    Janice Balaskas, RN, ANS, RES, RM

    Laurie Schmiesing, RN, MSN, ANS, RES

    The Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing Course is given in four modules over two years in Loveland, Colorado with a webinar prior to each module. The training will address the fundamental principles of Anthroposophy, extending particularly to the Anthroposophic view of the human being in health and illness and support of processes of care and healing. This course provides an introduction to the three-fold, four-fold, seven-fold and twelve-fold dynamic relationships of the human being, and of their practical application in nursing care and therapeutic support. Equally important to the practical applications is the path of inner development of the nurse, therapist and caregiver that elevates how we think, feel and enact our work to its highest potential. This aspect will accompany all of the practical work.

    The training includes: 

    1) External Applications of compresses & poultices.

    2) Therapeutic baths such as footbaths, sounding washing & oil dispersion baths.  

    3) Rhythmical Einreibungen according to Wegman/Hauschka — a gentle application of therapeutic oils working with the flow of body forms & processes to support health and well-being. 

    4) The Anthroposophic Nursing Process as a path of inner development of the nurse, therapist & caregiver.

    The Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing Course with homecare component is open to Registered Nurses, other health care providers & all interested individuals.

    At the completion of each module, Registered Nurses receive a Certificate of Attendance.

    Click below for further details about the course, including Requirements for Certification as an Anthroposophic Nurse and accreditation with the International Forum For Anthroposophic Nursing (IFAN).

    AN Foundations Course Details- CO 2024-Module 3.pdf

    For more information on further training in Rhythmical Massage, click below.

    RMTA training.pdf

    This Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing will apply for accreditation by the International Forum for Anthroposophic Nursing (IFAN) in the Medical Section of the School of Spiritual Science at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland. IFAN represents national professional Anthroposophic Nursing associations worldwide and serves to support and acknowledge training programs in Anthroposophic Nursing. It guarantees the equivalence of training and further training programs of all institutions that are closely connected to the International Forum for Anthroposophic Nursing in the Medical Section at the Goetheanum. Visit IFAN at: https://anthronursing.care/en/


    1) Information provided by the North American Anthroposophic Nurses Association (NAANA) on its website or through its educational offerings (including conferences, courses, webinars, training) is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for medical advice delivered in person by a licensed professional. NAANA provides users (licensed professional nurses, other licensed practitioners and caregivers) with information that is intended for general informational purposes only, and NAANA disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such information. 

    Attendance at NAANA courses does not extend the current level of practice of the attendee. It is the responsibility of each individual (registered nurse, licensed practitioner) to consult their state nurse practice act or licensing organization to understand professional applications, and to ensure they are abiding by their individual state/licensing organization’s rules and regulations and are practicing within their scope of practice. Caregivers can only provide care for which they are already certified and/or per workplace protocols. NAANA courses with or without certification do not provide a license to touch. State licensure or certification is necessary for professional practice.

    2) Covid policy: NAANA will follow all local and state regulations with regards to COVID including but not limited to indoor masking requirements.

    3) Cancellation policy: Should NAANA need to cancel the course for any reason, full student registration fees will be returned. However, NAANA cannot be responsible for any travel expenses paid that are non-refundable.

    Participants' cancellation requests must be received in writing (emailed and received) before March 15, 2024, for a full refund, less a $50.00 administrative fee. Cancellation requests received in writing before March 27th will receive a 50% refund, less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellation requests after March 27th will not be eligible for a refund, but another person may be substituted for an additional $50.00 administrative fee. Telephone cancellations cannot be honored. Email cancellations will be promptly acknowledged by return email. Until then, you cannot assume they have been received.



    • 8 Oct 2024
    • 11 Oct 2024
    • Camphill Soltane, PA

    Save the date! • October 8-11
    at Camphill Soltane, PA


    2024 NAANA Continuing Education Course 
    for Graduates of AN, ANS, RE, RES, ODB & Midwives

    Rhythmical Einreibungen
    for Pregnancy, Baby and Mother 
    and External Applications for Pregnancy and Post-partum Care 

    Guest Teacher: Annette Beisswenger
    Mother and Child Expert, Dornach, Switzerland


    Anette Beisswenger is a specialist  in Anthroposophic Nursing and Rhythmical Einreibungen. and has worked 40 years as a nurse in various Anthroposophic clinics in Germany, Switzerland and Sweden. Her work included extensive teaching of Anthroposophic Nurses, physicians, and midwives. The last 30 years has been devoted to work with pregnant women and post-natal care of mother and child. For the last 5 years Anette has a private practice, where she supports the pregnancy, birth and post-partum care of mother and baby in Dornach Switzerland.     

    The course includes study of the upper and lower senses of the baby related to Rhythmical Einreibungen,  eurythmy and embryology as well as extensive work with external applications in pregnancy and post-partum care, teaching us in the unique qualities of Rhythmical Einreibungen for mother and baby. 

Past events

17 Mar 2024 Module 4: Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing- East
25 Feb 2024 Juniper Berry for Warmth Case Presentation
4 Nov 2023 Rhythmical Einreibungen Specialist Course- Part 5
4 Oct 2023 Module 2: Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing—West
12 Sep 2023 International Annual Conference of the Medical Section
13 Aug 2023 Module 3: Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing- East
19 Jul 2023 AHA Conference 2023
29 Apr 2023 Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing—West
19 Mar 2023 Module 2: Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing- East
14 Oct 2022 Archetypal Collaboration: The Liver & Gallbladder // Jupiter & Mars
13 Sep 2022 Introduction to Anthroposophic Nursing (Online)
25 Jul 2022 Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing
1 Apr 2022 E-Newsletter - April 2022
12 Mar 2022 IFAN Steering Committee Seminar
14 Feb 2022 E-Newsletter - February 2022
6 Feb 2022 Annual General Meeting of NAANA
25 Jan 2022 Fall/Winter 2021-2022 Newsletter
8 Dec 2021 E-Newsletter - December 2021
15 Oct 2021 Saturn & Spleen - Guardians of the Self
1 Oct 2021 E-Newsletter - October 2021
21 Aug 2021 Spring/Summer 2021 Newsletter
18 Aug 2021 E-Newsletter - August 2021
14 Jul 2021 IFAN Newsletter - July, 2021
26 Jun 2021 Anthroposophic Nursing for Oncology & Palliative Care Focusing on Rhythmical Einreibungen & External Applications
15 Jun 2021 E-Newsletter - June 2021
7 May 2021 The Kidneys - Tension Regulators in Dynamic Relationships
9 Apr 2021 E-Newsletter - April 2021
18 Mar 2021 Anthroposophic Nursing Care Webinar
2 Mar 2021 Fall/Winter 2020 Newsletter
9 Feb 2021 E-Newsletter - February 2021
26 Jan 2021 Fostering Resilience: New Forces for the New Year
9 Dec 2020 E-Newsletter - December 2020
18 Oct 2020 Warmth as Healing Medicine
6 Jul 2020 WISDOM OF OUR TIMES
19 Feb 2020 Rhythmical Einreibungen Foundation Course Part 3
30 Oct 2019 Continuing Education for Graduates of NAANA Training Courses
24 Oct 2019 Specialist Course in Rhythmical Einreibungen Part 4
10 Oct 2019 Foundation Course in Rhythmical Einreibungen Part 2
27 Sep 2019 Rhythmical Einreibungen Foundation Course Parts 2A & 2B
20 Sep 2019 Foundation Course in Rhythmical Einreibung Parts 1A & 1B
3 Aug 2019 Foundation Course in Rhythmical Einreibung Part 1
20 Jun 2019 Colloquium CARE I
27 Apr 2019 2019 Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing
1 Mar 2019 RE Foundation Course Parts 1A & 1B
18 Feb 2019 Foundation Course in Rhythmical Einreibung Part 3
11 Feb 2019 Rhythmical Einreibungen Specialist Course Part 6
18 Oct 2018 Foundation Course in Rhythmical Einreibung Part 1
13 Sep 2018 Introduction to Anthroposophic Nursing
21 Apr 2018 Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing
21 Apr 2018 Introductory Weekend Workshop - Foundations of Anthroposophic Nursing
21 Feb 2018 Specialist Course in Rhythmical Einreibung (RES Part 5)
17 Feb 2018 Foundation Course in Rhythmical Einreibung (RE Part 2)
20 Jan 2018 Introductory One-Day Workshop in Foundations of Anthroposophic Nursing
11 Jan 2018 The Twelve Nursing Gestures: Conscious Nursing Care


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