Integrative Health and Integrative Nursing in a Healthcare System

Abstract This chapter focuses on the development of integrative health services and programs within a large integrated health network and the design and implementation of an integrative nurse training program with the goal of advancing nursing care through integrative approaches. Opportunities for integration within current strategic organization initiatives are offered as a method for the adoption of system-wide integrative health services. Integrative nursing roles and responsibilities from executive leadership to direct care provider level are described. The Integrative Nurse Health Coach role is specifically outlined as it applies to the health system environment. A financial structure for sustainability is outlined as a guide for application within a health system.