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Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Launches Bachelorâ sin Holistic Nursing

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Registered nurses can advance their careers and earn a degreethat prepares them for the future of healthcare through the new Bachelor of Science CompletionProgram in Holistic Nursing at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) in New York. A leader indeveloping highly skilled and licensed practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine, includingacupuncture, herbal medicine, massage and Asian bodywork, PCOM has developed the first nursingbachelor degree program of its kind within a Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM) school.The new nursing program includes classes covering not only core work in the sciences, leadership,community and research necessary for the Bachelor of Science, but also classes in holistic theoryand modalities for healing, health, and wellness. Designed specifically for licensed registered nurseswho already have their associates degree, students can attend day or evening classes. With classesbeginning in January 2012, students can complete their bachelors degree in as little as foursemesters full-time or seven to nine semesters part-time.

The program launches at a critical time in the nursing field, as New York and many other statesconsider a proposal requiring all registered nurses to achieve a bachelors degree or higher withinthe next 10 years. Indeed, in light of rapidly expanding clinical knowledge and mountingcomplexities in healthcare, the Institute of Medicine report on the Future of Nursing and a numberof national nursing associations, including the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American

Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) recommend the baccalaureate degree as the minimumeducational requirement for professional nursing practice.

PCOMs unique new program offers RNs the opportunity to earn the increasingly important

bachelors degree, with a focus on integrative care that is fast becoming the standard for healthcaretoday, said Dr. Carla Mariano, past-president of the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)and a leader in developing national standards for holistic nursing education, practice andcertification. Dr. Mariano, who developed the curriculum for PCOMs holistic nursing program andserves on the programs advisory committee, also initiated the countrys first masters level nursepractitioner program in holistic nursing at New York University. Holistic nursing was recentlyrecognized by the ANA as a distinct specialty in nursing at the bachelors and masters degree levels.

Reflecting the rising interest in holistic approaches to healthcare, the latest studies indicate that 65to 80 percent of the worlds population and approximately 38 percent of all Americans use CAM.

There is growing demand for economically feasible and compassionate health options grounded inholistic ideals, said Dr. Mariano. Consumers and even insurers are seeking out and expectinghealthcare professionals who can focus on the whole person and incorporate an array of conventional and holistic therapies to enhance healing and cultivate wellness. PCOM is uniquelypositioned to provide a program that educates nurses to do just that while providing a richinterdisciplinary learning experience.

Consistent with the standards set forth by the AHNA, the PCOM program in holistic nursing takes anintegrative relationship-centered approach, emphasizing the interconnectedness of self, others, and

the environment; the promotion and maintenance of health and well-being, not simply the absence of disease; and a commitment to professional self-reflection and self-care. The holistic nurse iseducated as an advocate, collaborator and partner with the patient, his/or her family, thecommunity, and other health disciplines, striving to identify and treat the root cause of illness.

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Classes include core courses such as nursing leadership, research, health assessment, issues andtrends in healthcare, as well as courses in theories of holism and holistic integrative modalities.Electives are offered in Chinese medicine, nutrition, herbology, essential oils, and Asian bodywork.

PCOM has a history of excellence in educating outstanding professionals in Traditional ChineseMedicine through our unique approach to integrating Western and Eastern approaches tohealthcare, said Dr. Gina Lepore, campus director at PCOMs New York Campus. Our deepexperience in CAM and ability to offer some of our current courses as curricular and co-curricularoptions make PCOM a perfect venue for a bachelor completion program in holistic nursing.

The PCOM Bachelor of Science Completion Program in Holistic Nursing is approved by the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions (NYSED) and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

For more information on the program, contact 1-888-539-9230.

About Pacific College of Oriental Medicine

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) is committed to meeting the growing demand forintegrative health practitioners through a unique education that incorporates both Eastern andWestern approaches to healing disease and cultivating wellness. PCOMs comprehensive accreditedprograms include certificates, undergraduate and graduate programs in Asian Bodywork andMassage Therapy, Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as a new program inholistic nursing. Students can build confidence and expertise through extensive clinical experienceat on-site clinics and in integrative healthcare settings. With campuses in San Diego, New York, andChicago, thousands of alumni and over 200 faculty members, students and graduates can tap into anetwork of distinguished professionals for lifelong learning and career opportunities.

PCOM is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).(ACCSCs scope does not extend to PCOMs doctoral programs). PCOMs Master's and Doctoraldegree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Acupuncture and OrientalMedicine (ACAOM).

Availability of programs varies by location. For more information, call 1-888-539-9230 or visitwww.pacificcollege.edu. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PCOMNewYork.

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