April 1, 2022 An extensive interview with Carey Clark, PhD, RN, who not only teaches for but developed the Medical Cannabis Certificate program at Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, was featured by the most recent NurseDeck Magazine: An Insider’s Perspective of Nursing. Clark is also the immediate past president of the …
By Shanell LaBelle We are so proud to share that Dr. Carla Mariano, holistic nursing pioneer and co-founder of Pacific College’s holistic nursing programs, has received an invitation to the inaugural cohort of the Global Academy of Holistic Nursing (GAHN). The GAHN is “a community of holistic nurse scholars committed to advancing holistic, humanistic, and …
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October 18, 2021 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 integrative health …
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The nursing profession encompasses many specialties and philosophies. At the heart of this field, however, lies a strong desire to provide patients with a high standard of care and limit suffering. This goal has always been evident in the specialty of holistic nursing, a field which recognizes each patient as a whole person and deserving …
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 some mindfulness practice and check-in. …
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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 program, I engaged in more …
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Our PCHS faculty has represented us well at the AHNA conference this year! Here are the abstracts of what they presented: Cannabis Care: The Holistic Nurse’s Role Carey S. Clark, Ph.D., R.N., AHN-BC, RYT, FAAN An overview of the human mammalian endocannabinoid system, the holistic nurse’s role in working with cannabis patients, and how cannabis …
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The human body has a wonderful capacity to heal itself, yet many people deprive their bodies of that ability by solely focusing on traditional medicine for most ailments. Holistic medicine takes a whole-person approach to medical care and wellness. As more and more people want to feel better without reliance on drugs, this is an area growing in …
SAN DIEGO, CA, May 10, 2021 — Pacific College of Health and Science today announced its new Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program, the first graduate degree in the United States specializing in holistic nursing, with tracks in nurse-coach and nurse educator, including a medical cannabis specialization option. The 40-credit program features a …
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. The founding of the Academy …
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