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- Strong match: 4 shared learner audiences
- Also shares: introductory level
- Also shares: online delivery
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Nursing Sacred Medicine
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Founded by Dr. Stephanie Van Hope, RN, DNP—a veteran of NYU's psilocybin cancer anxiety study—Nursing & Sacred Medicine offers the only extensive online course platform on psychedelic therapy designed specifically for nurses, blending sacred medicine traditions, current clinical science, and holistic nursing practice. Their self-paced and interactive courses aim to cultivate a psychedelic nursing community and prepare nurses at all practice levels.
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Blossom’s read
Nursing & Sacred Medicine looks like a niche, nurse-centred entry point into psychedelic education rather than a full clinical qualification. Its strength is the clear blend of sacred medicine framing, current psychedelic science, and holistic nursing perspective, but it is best understood as community-building and foundational education, not a formal credential pathway. The lineage is interesting rather than institutionally heavyweight, with Stephanie Van Hope drawing on NYU psilocybin cancer anxiety work and broader holistic nursing and sacred medicine influences.
Who Nursing Sacred Medicine is for
Best suited to nurses who want a first serious introduction to psychedelic therapy through a nursing lens, including those curious about sacred medicine traditions and the role of holistic nursing. It may also suit allied practitioners with adjacent interests, though the material is explicitly designed for nurses.
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites were stated on the course page. The course says it is for nurses at all levels of practice, and also notes that non-nurses who find the content relevant are welcome.
Accreditation & recognition
The source material reviewed does not show formal accreditation, CME or CE credit for Nursing & Sacred Medicine itself. It presents as an introductory online course rather than a certified professional programme.
Cost
The self-paced course is listed at $175 regular price. The page also states that 10% of proceeds will be donated to organisations supporting Indigenous communities and communities harmed by the war on drugs.
What you walk away with
Learners are intended to gain an introductory understanding of sacred medicine traditions, current clinical science, and the role of holistic nursing in psychedelic therapy. The stated broader aim is to help build a psychedelic nursing network and prepare participants for deeper study and future integration-focused training.
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Independent Practitioner Group
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Active
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Active Psychedelic-Related Offering
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National
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Care Modalities
Nursing Support ServicesPreparation & Integration SessionsGroup Facilitation
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Licensed Medical Practice
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