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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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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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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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 session with Dr. Margaret Erickson …
May 5, 2021 By Melynda Ruckels, RN, MSN, Cannabis Nurse Caring for self is a requirement for those of us who care for others. Whether you are a professional licensed caregiver or a family/friend caring for a loved one, self-care is a must. Our battery must frequently be recharged in order to be able to …
Happy Nurses Week 2021 from Pacific College of Health and Science Nursing Programs! This week, we are happy to be celebrating nursing and our call to care. As we reflect on the COVID19 pandemic of 2020-2021 and look forward to emerging from it, nurses may have many experiences and feelings that we need to integrate …
Starting this Fall of 2021, our nursing department is launching a 40-credit Master of Science in Nursing (Holistic Nursing) program with tentative specialty tracks for nursing education, professional development specialist, and nurse coach. Graduates of this innovative, 100% online program will be prepared to become leaders in nursing education and nurse coaching, with career opportunities …
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