Nursing Programs
Next term starts on September 2nd, 2025!Dedicate Yourself to Improving Lives Exponentially With a Holistic Nursing Program
Across the U.S., patients are increasingly seeking out natural, evidence-based solutions, leading health practitioners to offer care centered on holistic healing and integrative health. The philosophical and scientific evolution in the healthcare industry is driving demand for nurses skilled in providing alternative and holistic treatments to help patients achieve spiritual, emotional, and physical balance.
NEW! Bachelor of Science in Nursing (prelicensure option) at the New York campus. Hybrid format: online + on-campus lab + clinical at partner sites. No pre-reqs, no waitlist!
Medical cannabis electives are available in the Bachelor of Science program options. To learn more, fill out the Request Information form or call 866-276-0717.
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Four Holistic Nursing Program Options Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(Prelicensure Option)
NY Campus
New program option at the New York campus! Hybrid BS in Nursing program with no pre-reqs, no waitlist, direct entry, and an integrative nursing focus.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(RN-to-BSN Completion Option)
Online
Intended for RNs who wish to advance their career by obtaining a bachelor’s, with a focus on holistic nursing.
Holistic Nursing Certificate
Online
Ideal for RNs curious about integrative healthcare and how to bridge the gap with Western healthcare.
Master of Science in Nursing
(Holistic Nurse Coaching)
Online
Innovative curriculum that prepares nurses to become holistic and integrative nurse coaches.
Highlights of the Holistic Nursing Programs
Learn foundational principles of holistic integrative modalities
Develop skills to become a leader for change in healthcare delivery
Choose from a variety of support courses and electives
Develop a deep understanding of the nurse’s role as a facilitator of holistic healing
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Who Should Choose These Nursing Programs?
By enrolling in one of Pacific College’s nursing programs, students join a movement that is driven by demand for alternative and evidence-based care and the need for thriving professional work environments. Pacific College of Health and Science’s holistic nursing programs are uniquely positioned to help future healthcare professionals lead the holistic healthcare movement, inspiring a deep and lasting respect for the integrity of the human body, mind, and spirit. Graduates also gain a deeper understanding of the philosophical, professional, educational, and clinical aspects of the nursing field, becoming equipped to improve the lives and well-being of their patients.
“The RN-to-BSN program option at Pacific College has enriched both my professional and personal lives. I am so thankful that I was able to enroll in this program. The Nurse as Facilitator classes stress the importance of self-care for nurses and teach modalities for health maintenance and stress management. Some, such as The M Technique (gentle hand massage) and guided imagery can be non-pharmacologic options for our clients.”
Allyson Alexander
Curricula of the Nursing Programs
Programs within Pacific College’s nursing school cover the following areas:
Theoretical foundations of holism and holistic nursing
Integrative pharmacology
Mind-body connection
Nutrition
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare
Planetary health
Issues and trends in professional nursing and healthcare
Human-centered nursing leadership in the delivery of healthcare
Nursing Accreditations & Approvals
The nursing programs at Pacific College of Health and Science are registered with the New York State Department of Education and approved by the Board of Regents.
Pacific College of Health and Science is accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission – WASC (WSCUC): 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA; 94501; 510-748-9001; www.wscuc.org.
The baccalaureate and master’s nursing programs at Pacific College of Health and Science located in New York, New York are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate nursing program is continuing accreditation. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master’s nursing program is initial accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding these programs on the ACEN website.
Meet the Leadership and Faculty
Debbie Conner
PhD, MSN, ANP/FNP-BC, FAANP
Associate Dean for Advanced and Specialty Nursing
Carla Mariano, EDD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAIM
In Memoriam: Dr. Carla Mariano
Dr. Mariano, a champion of holistic nursing for decades, developed and was past coordinator of the Advanced Practice Adult Holistic Nurse Practitioner program in the College of Nursing at New York University, and developed the Holistic Nursing Certificate and Bachelor of Science Holistic Nursing program here at Pacific College of Health and Science.
AHNCC Standards
All nursing programs incorporate the standards of Holistic Nursing as published by the American Association of Holistic Nurses and the American Nurses Association (3rd edition, 2019) and course content is aligned with the test plans of certifications by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC): 81 Linden Loop; Cedar Park, TX 78613; 900-463-0786, ext. 11; www.ahncc.org.
The MSN specialty track in Holistic Nursing Coaching incorporates the competencies of The Art and Science of Nurse Coaching by the American Nurses Association (2nd edition, 2021) and course content is aligned with the test plan of Nurse Coach certification by AHNCC.1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 5001080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500
Ready to Apply?
If you feel ready to embark on a fulfilling career in holistic nursing and have already spoken to an admissions specialist,
fill out the online application to officially get started!