Prescribing Nature for Health

This document will present the scientific evidence that having more nature in our lives improves our physical and mental health, and overall well-being; compose a nature prescription for themselves, based on research evidence for duration and frequency.

You will need to pass the CEU posttest with 75% or higher to receive credit. 

By the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• State a summary of the scientific evidence that having more nature in our lives improves our physical and mental health, and overall well-being.
• Compose a nature prescription for themselves, based on research evidence for duration and frequency.

Required Activities:

1. Read the Nevada RNformation Article “Prescribing Nature for Health” April 2024.
2. Visit ParkRx and use the template to create a Nature Prescription for yourself. https://www.parkrx.org/ 
3. Achieve a post-test score of ≥75%.

Presenter: Dr. Bernadette M. Longo, PhD, RN, CNL, PHNA-BC, FAAN

Format: Written Document (Eligible for CEU Credit)

Duration: 30 minutes 

Audience: Registered Nurses, Nurse Leaders, Educators, Pre-Licensure Nursing Students

Setting: Written Paper