Benefits of Using Hypnosis in Nursing 

 

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Why use hypnosis?
     *Safe mind/body therapy  *Changes the stress response   *Improves healing
     *Facilitates rapid recovery   *Gives patient control   *No side effects or drug interaction
     *Hypnosis is simple, evidence-based, and   *Accepted by JCHO and NIH

MEDICAL HYPNOSIS:     3.0 CEU
     The purpose of this program:  become familiar with the standards of practice in using hypnosis in the medical model
     The participant will be able to create a relaxed state for the patient, and understand how words affect the physiological and biochemical response.
     Be amazed at relevant research being conducted in using this method of care at top centers.

HYPNOSIS IN PAIN MANAGEMENT:     2.0 CEU
     Review pain as the 5th vital sign and understand why hypnosis is sanctioned by JCHO and the NIH.  The limbic system and the part it plays in pain.  Attain skills to reproduce a trance-like state using guided imagery, learn metaphors to reduce pain and create a positive attitude thereby increasing healing and giving the patient a feeling of control.

SELF-HYPNOSIS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT:     1.5 CEU
     Learn about hypnosis and how it can reduce stress, and recognizze the power of imprints.  Create the 6 steps of self-hypnosis to reduce stress and improve health.

HYPNOSIS FOR THE SURGICAL PATIENT:     3.0 CEU
     Relevant research proves hypnosis is effective to reduce fear, and aid in healing before and after surgery.  In this program learn key techniques to reduce pre-op anxiety and post-op pain.  Learn methods to reduce fear and shorten the surgical time for procedures.  Hypnosis can reduce anxiety, nausea and vomiting, pain and hospital stays.  Hypnosis increases the immune system and decreases recovery time by promoting a healing attitude.

ONCOLOGY AND HYPNOSIS:     1.5 CEU
     The nurse will learn to use hypnosis to create a sense of control and hope for the patient.  Learn language that can decrease N/V and suspend time during treatment.  Understand stress management techniques proven to increase the immune system.

     Jane Govoni is a Board Certified Hypnotist, as well as an instructor for the National Guild of Hypnotists.  Jane is certified in medical hypnosis, pain management, clinical hypnosis and pediatric hypnosis.  She has been a hypnotist for thirty years, but it is her personal experience of healing from a stroke caused by a rare brain disease that has taught her the most about healing with hypnosis.