Author: Pacific College
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A Brief History of the Department of Professionalism
Categories: Research & ArticlesPanel Discussions available on PCHS YouTube Channel Fall 2020: Professionalism and How It Influences Your Success Winter 2021: Embodying Core Values at Pacific College and Beyond Spring 2021: Influence of Professionalism on Clinical Success Department Chairs (as of Fall 2021) Aimee C. Holdwick, DAOM, Dipl. OM (NCCAOM), LAc (San Diego) – [email protected] Lamya A. Kamel,…
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NurseJournal Interviews Caroline Ortiz, Pacific College Nursing Faculty
Categories: In the NewsCaroline 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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Oncology Nursing News Interviews Eloise Theisen, Medical Cannabis Faculty Member
Categories: In the NewsLindsay Fischer with Oncology Nursing News recently interviewed Eloise Theisen, RN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, current president of the American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA) and a member of the Pacific College medical cannabis program faculty, for their podcast “The Vitals”. They discussed the possible benefits and challenges of medical cannabis for cancer, as well as how nurses…
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Me Fuimaono-Poe, Pacific College Faculty, Featured on CBD for Sleep
Categories: In the NewsINSIDER recently featured Pacific College medical cannabis faculty member Me Fuimaono-Poe on how best to use CBD to enhance your sleep. It’s not as straightforward as you might think; some research has found that smaller doses of CBD may stimulate instead of sedating, making sleep more difficult or of lower quality. Fuimaono-Poe suggests starting with…
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Christina Ayala, Changing Her Life with the BSN Program
Categories: Alumni SpotlightHow 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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Making Mental Health Top Priority: Natalie Zhao’s RN Certificate
Categories: Alumni SpotlightHow 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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Eloise Theisen, Assistant Medical Cannabis Chair, Published by Cannabis Health News
Categories: In the NewsCannabis Health News just published Eloise Theisen’s article “Why Medical Cannabis Needs More Nurses”. Theisen is the assistant chair of the medical cannabis program and president of the American Cannabis Nurses Association. She writes that, despite having ranked as the most trusted and ethical professionals for 19 consecutive rows, their vital role within healthcare, and…
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Pharmacy Podcast Network Interviews Eloise Theisen, Medical Cannabis Faculty Member, on Cancer Pain
Categories: In the NewsJoseph Friedman of CannaRPh Consultants and the CRx Magazine Advisory Board interviewed Eloise Theisen and Joe Jeffries on the potential of cannabis for cancer pain and the conundrum therein. Theisen is a faculty member at Pacific College of Health and Science’s medical cannabis program and president of the American Cannabis Nurses Association; Jeffries is currently…
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Happy International Day of Yoga!
Categories: Research & ArticlesHappy International Day of Yoga! Though yoga is many thousands of years old, today, June 21st, 2021 marks the 7th International Day of Yoga since its inception by the United Nations back in 2014. If you haven’t already, take some time today and connect with your body through some yoga poses, connect with your breath…
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Yoga Poses: Just a Small Part of the Overall Path of Yoga
Categories: Research & ArticlesIn honor of the International Day of Yoga coming up on June 21st, here is another fun yogic fact for you! Did you know that yoga poses, or asana, are just a small part of the overall path of yoga? It is just one of the many yogic sciences and is traditionally considered as preparatory…