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15 Reasons Why You Can’t Go Wrong with a Prelicensure BSN Program

If you’re a high school graduate or a seasoned professional deciding to switch careers, being interested in the healthcare sector is admirable. The healthcare field provides a combination of purpose, stability, and opportunities for learning, making it a rewarding career choice. Among the plenty of roles within the healthcare industry, the position of a registered …

Comprehending the Role and Functions of the Florida Board of Nursing

The Florida State Board of Nursing plays a crucial role in the nursing profession within the state. It oversees various aspects related to nursing practice, education, and regulation. Understanding the functions and responsibilities of the board is important for nurses and nursing students in Florida. What Is the Florida Board of Nursing (FBON)? The Florida …

Mitzie Meyers, Pacific College Faculty, Interviewed by Healthcare IT Today

Mitzie Meyers, PhD, RN, CNE, AHN-BC, a professor in Pacific College’s nursing program, was recently interviewed for Healthcare IT Today’s article “What Tends to Go Wrong With Medication Adherence?”, the third in a series by Andy Oram about problems people have taking their medication. Many patients prescribed medications for management of chronic conditions don’t take …

Carla Mariano Inducted into Global Academy of Holistic Nursing

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 …

NurseJournal Interviews Caroline Ortiz, Pacific College Nursing Faculty

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 …

Dr. Mariano Recognized by Global Academy of Holistic Nursing

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 …

Exciting News!

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 …