Online learning is becoming an increasingly popular solution across all industries and fields of study, including nursing, and PCOM is proud to offer a partially-online RN-to-BSN program for busy students working within the field. Unfortunately, a number of misconceptions still surround online nursing schools, which critics claim are not as challenging or valuable as traditional … Common Misconceptions About Online Nursing Degrees
The month of April is Stress Awareness Month. Take time to incorporate some easy tips to reduce stress into your busy life.
By: Rachelle Grace Matias Edited By: Alicia Walker Republished with permission from aihm.org. #StrongerTogether: A historic day forever changing the trajectory of health care, nearly 200 students from UCSD School of Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Bastyr University California, and SDSU Doctor of Physical Therapy Program joined forces to launch the AIHM Student Alliance. Over … #StrongerTogether: AIHM Student Alliance Hosts Event
With Caroline Ortiz, RN, MSN, MPH, CCAP, CMI; Christine Gilchrist, RN, MSN, MPH, NC-BC; and Jeanne Kenney, RN, BSN, HN-BC, CCAP As a population, nurses are measurably more stressed-out than most people. Despite plenty of evidence that unmanaged stress amongst nurses often causes poor health, leading to medical errors, frequent sick days, and high job turnover, nurses have … Nurses Helping Nurses Reclaim Their Balance One Breath at a Time
By Eric Brand, Zhongzhen Zhao, and Ping Guo Throughout history, Chinese herbal medicine has been deeply influenced by the natural resources and culture of China. Natural resources such as wild and cultivated plant resources are inseparably connected to the development of Chinese medicine. Agriculture and trade have long played a pivotal role in the production … What is “Daodi” Medicinal Material?
Spring forward this Sunday with these tips for adjusting your body along with your clock for Daylight Savings Time 2016!
Have you ever wondered what unique job opportunities there are for acupuncturists? Here are 3 examples of unusual environments where you can excel in your practice: Travel the World on a Cruise Ship: Acupuncture at Sea with Karas Smith After graduating from PCOM in May 2014 with her Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Karas Smith … Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
Nutrition should be a year-round focus, but those pursuing a healthier lifestyle often require a new sense of focus during the month of March, when ambitious New Year’s resolutions begin to falter. March is thus the perfect time to celebrate 2016 National Nutrition Month. If you require a little healthy eating inspiration to get you … Top 10 Tuesday: Principles for Healthy Eating
Have you ever wondered why we add one day to February every four years? It turns out that the history of leap year is a long and very complex one, having much to do with the inexact number of whole days it takes our Earth to complete a full orbit around the Sun: 365.2422 days, … Leap Day Traditions Across Time and Cultures
For thousands of years, Eastern cultures have used meditation as an effective way to quiet the mind and focus on the present moment. Today, many Americans have fully embraced the benefits of meditation, including the reduction of stress and negative emotions. Research provides growing support for meditation as a way to improve physical health as … Top 10 Apps for Mindfulness & Meditation
Chinese New Year 2016 is here, and with it, the opportunity to pursue exciting new beginnings! 2016 is the Year of the Monkey, specifically the Fire Monkey. One of the five elements are paired each year with the Chinese zodiac animal. The five elements include Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. The Fire Monkey can … 2016: What Your Chinese Zodiac Sign Says About You
By Eric Baker, full time faculty member, Master degree department, Chicago When I was in my early twenties, after I finished my Psych undergrad, I planned on trying my hand at becoming a monk. I had already become enthralled with Asian Culture, a love that continues to this day. So, my plan was to first move to … The Dilemma of Right Livelihood: Buddhism and the TCM Career Path
