Caroline Ortiz, MSN, MPHRN, NC-BC, an associate professor in Pacific College’s Holistic Nursing Program, was recently interviewed by Gayle Morris, BSN, MSN, of NurseJournal.org. Ortiz, who has over 25 years of nursing experience, has developed and implemented numerous holistic health programs and participated in clinical research of complementary medicine and
How has the PCHS Holistic Nursing Program influenced your personal and professional practice? Christina Ayala, RN I have been attending PCHS for almost two years now. Being at this school in the holistic nurse BSN program has changed my life. First, it is amazing that most synchronous classes start with
How has the PCHS Holistic Nursing Program influenced your personal and professional practice? Natalie Zhao, BSN, RN, PCHS 2021 Graduate As a recent graduate of PCHS’s Holistic R.N. Certification program, I can attest that this learning opportunity has made mental health and wellness my number one priority. Prior to the
Happy International Day of Yoga! Though yoga is many thousands of years old, today, June 21st, 2021 marks the 7th International Day of Yoga since its inception by the United Nations back in 2014. If you haven’t already, take some time today and connect with your body through some yoga
In honor of the International Day of Yoga coming up on June 21st, here is another fun yogic fact for you! Did you know that yoga poses, or asana, are just a small part of the overall path of yoga? It is just one of the many yogic sciences and
Did you know that June 21st is the International Day of Yoga? In December of 2014, the United Nations proclaimed it as such, as a way to raise awareness of the many benefits of practicing yoga. But why June 21st? Many thousands of years ago, a man named Shiva became the
Healthline, a resource for physical and mental wellness, recently interviewed Dr. Greg Lane, DACM, LAc, Pacific College’s Dean of Graduate Faculty, and Tara Scott, MD, medical director of integrative health at Summa Health in Ohio and CMO and founder of Revitalize Academy, on why complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices like
Dr. Carla Mariano, who developed the AHNCC endorsed RN-BSN program here at Pacific College of Health and Science, has been invited to join The Global Academy of Holistic Nursing as an Honorary Holistic Nursing Scholar based on her leadership, advocacy, achievements, and contributions to Holistic Nursing the advancement of the specialty.
Professor Dr. Kristen Lombard, chair of the new MSN program, just received her AHNCC Board Certification as an Advanced Holistic Nurse (AHN-BC)! This is her second board certification. In addition to her experience as a holistic nurse, her preparation for the 150 question exam was to attend the PCHS Zoom
Charlene Arias RN, BSN: “Since the start of this certificate course, I have noticed a change in both my professional and personal life. Personal and Professional Growth through Holistic Nursing I have had the opportunity to learn about myself and work on my personal growth as well as my relationships