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How To Become a Nurse: A Step By Step Guide

Nursing continues to be one of the most promising career choices. No matter what happens in the world, there will always be a need for nurses. Today, a registered nurse provides more than just bedside care. They have roles to play in education, healthcare administration, and public health. If you want to become a nurse, there are many …

Integrative Health Coaching: A Guide for Healthy Change

Behaviors and actions matter. When patients are given instructions to follow, listening to their medical providers’ advice is often the key to recovery. Unfortunately, not everyone does what they should to change their lives and health. Some people need more support, which is where a coaching program can be helpful. Making lifestyle changes isn’t always simple for clients who are …

10 Ways to Deal with Long Shifts When You’re a Nurse

Being a nurse has always been a demanding job. You work long hours and sometimes you don’t get all the help and support you need. Nursing has been a particularly exhausting career during the COVID-19 pandemic, so it’s not surprising that so many people are burning out and moving away from nursing. Managing Long Nursing Shifts: Essential …

10 Anxiety Relieving Poses to Try When You Feel Overwhelmed

Anxiety is a huge problem in modern society. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, it affects nearly twenty percent of US adults. This makes it the nation’s most common mental health concern. While many people require a comprehensive approach to address the physical and emotional manifestations of anxiety, yoga can play a valuable role in relieving …

10 Nursing Specialties That are Booming

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for nurses continues to rise. In addition, the call for specific nursing professions may be much higher depending on the specialty. If you are considering a nursing career, you should learn about the different nursing vocations that are now in great demand. Certain specializations in the nursing field …

5 Reasons Holistic Nursing is the Future of Healthcare

Holistic nursing is about more than just looking at a patient’s mental and physical health. It’s a philosophy that promotes building a better relationship with your patients, resulting in an overall healthier psychological, spiritual, and emotional environment for them. In holistic care, there is a focus not just on the physical presentation of symptoms but also on …

12 Skills You Need to be A Successful Yoga Teacher

A yoga instructor has a number of functions and obligations that range from preparing lessons for classes and demonstrating poses to less glamorous ones like cleaning the studio. Of course, good instructors will have technical knowledge, but skilled teachers will go above and beyond by combining technical skills with a love for their work. Consider these 12 must-have …

8 Clever Ways to Style Your Scrubs this Halloween

Whether you are looking for something to wear as a nurse or healthcare professional or want to put an old pair of scrubs to good use, they make an excellent base for many spooky and just plain cool Halloween costumes. Medical scrubs are more than just clothing that identifies someone as a healthcare professional during their shift. They help protect patients from contamination …

A Brief History of the Department of Professionalism

Panel 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, …