Cynthia C BarrereCynthia Barrere PhD, RN, CNS, AHN-BC is known for her expertise in research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement. She holds two national organization leadership positions in which her consultation provides guidance to nurses seeking to cnduct studies and practice based on the evidence. Her research examines ways to blend traditional nursing interventions (for patients with stroke and heart failure) with holistic concepts (such as communication, presence, spirituality, and quality of life) to provide nurses with creative yet practical care interventions that improve patient outcomes. Dr. Barrere has published numerous articles, has invited chapters in two nursing textbooks, is a Co-Associate Editor of Holistic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice, 6th edition, is a reviewer for several refereed nursing journals, and has given numerous presentations to nursing and healthcare audiences locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. She has truly enjoyed this journey of writing, collaboration, and friendship throughout the creation of the Core Curriculum for Holistic Nursing, Second Edition. Read More Read Less