Olof Indridadottir, DNP, AHN-BC, CRRN

Dr. Olof Indridadottir is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. She is passionate about bringing a culturally competent, whole-person approach to patient care and nursing education. Dr. Olof has a broad clinical background, with a specialty in integrative nursing and rehabilitation nursing care.

Dr. Olof holds a doctoral degree in integrative health from the University of Minnesota. Her teaching philosophy focuses on promoting a whole-person approach as well as diversity, equity and inclusivity. She has practical experience working in rehabilitation and medical-surgical units as an advanced holistic nurse, certified rehabilitation registered nurse, and clinical instructor caring for patients across the lifespan.

In addition to her nursing career, Dr. Olof is a professional football fan and was named the official Minnesota Vikings Fan of the Year. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, four children, and rescue dog. Her hobbies include reading books, knitting, and playing football and soccer with her sons. Dr. Olof is known for her excellent teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and collaboration with colleagues, patients, and families.

• MN Vikings Fan of the Year 2021
• Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honorary society
• Member of the American Holistic Nurses Association
• Canadian Bowenwork/Bowtech Group (CBBG) Ontario Representative

Indridadottir, O., & Nisco-Madden, J. (2024). Holistic Physical Assessment: A New Framework for Nursing Practice Honoring the Whole Person. Journal of Holistic Nursing : Official Journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association, 8980101241261261. https://doi.org/10.1177/08980101241261261

Presentations

Eull, D. J.,, Kirk, L. N., Indridadottir, O. S., Walton, A. H., Armstrong, E. M., & Chesak, S. S. (2024, January). Cultivating resilience and self-care through the Wellbeing Enhances Learning (WEL) model. Workshop presented at the University of Minnesota, Minnesota, United States. Invited. Peer-reviewed/refereed. URL

Indridadottir, O. S., & Armstrong, E. M. (2023, October). IDE-N5190. Workshop presented at the BSN/MN Council, University of Minnesota, Minnesota, United States. Invited. Peer-reviewed/refereed.

Indridadottir, O. S. (2023, March). Bowenwork for restoring health. Workshop presented at the Stroke Support Group, Encompass Health, Fullerton, California, United States. Invited. Peer-reviewed/refereed.

Posters
Indridadottir, O. S., Nisco-Madden, J., Gehrz, B., & Kreitzer, M. J. (2022, April). Social support for individuals affected by cancer. Poster presented at the Integrative Nursing Symposium 2022.

Indridadottir, O. S., & Bergs, D. (2007, June). Nutritional status among spinal cord injured patients. Poster presented at the 8th Quadrennial Congress of the European Association of Neuroscience Nurses, Reykjavik, Iceland. Peer-reviewed/refereed.

Presentations/Talks
Indridadottir, O. S., & Nisco-Madden, J. (2024, June). Holistic physical assessment: A new framework for practice. Presentation at the AHNA National Conference 2024, AHNA, Minnesota, United States. Peer-reviewed/refereed.

Indridadottir, O. S. (2023, August 17). Bowenwork for whole person healing. Presentation at the 2023 ARN Rehabilitation Nursing Conference, Association of Rehabilitation Nursing, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Peer-reviewed/refereed.

• Integrative health assessment model
• Integrative approach to rehabilitation nursing
• Bowen Therapy for stroke patients