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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 approaches. She currently …

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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: Creating Caring Culture’s for Holistic Education and Learning Carla Mariano, EdD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAIM The purpose of this presentation is to discuss and reflect on caring cultures for holistic education and learning. The presentation …

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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. The 40-credit program features a focus on holistic and integrative healthcare …

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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, 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 in January (recorded for our benefit) where …

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May 5, 2021   By Melynda Ruckels, RN, MSN   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 …

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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 …

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By Carla Mariano, EdD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAIM Nursing students face many stresses as they juggle school, family, often work, and expectations of self and others to succeed in all aspects of their roles. In addition, the very transition to becoming professional nurses, dealing intimately with the lives, health, illness, and crises of clients/patients, and families, can …

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By Quilvio Rodriguez DNP, PMHNP-BC, MSN, HNB-BC, BSN, RN I would like to take this time to reflect on ways that I incorporate my holistic nursing awareness and knowledge gained from Pacific College of Health and Science’s RN-BSN Holistic Nursing program into my current practice. Currently, I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner at a public …

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Caroline Ortiz, MSN, MPHRN, NC-BC, an associate professor in Pacific College’s Holistic Nursing Program, was recently cited in American Mobile’s blog on ways in which nurses can address social factors that affect health. American Mobile is a travel nursing agency that staffs healthcare facilities and hospitals across the country. Social determinants of health,  according to …

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