Ph.D. in Integrative Nursing [CAM concentration includes MS enroute to Ph.D.]:

Note that DN (Doctor of nursing) could be developed from the same format Sans dissertation w/ an emphasis on

CAM applications in nursing.

Required:

Research methods in the integrative health sciences [focus on evidenced-based research in CAM]

Probability and statistics [includes use of spreadsheet and statistical SW]

Holistic healthcare systems [overview of chiropractic, osteopathy, Chinese med, naturopathic med, ayurvedic systems, fitness, nutrition, stress management, etc]

Global history and systems of nursing [European, Asian and US]

Holistic medical psychology [special emphasis on pediatric and geriatric populations, included aspects of spirituality and health]

Cognitive and behavioral therapies [includes cognitive psychology, biofeedback & relaxation techniques]

Research design [focus on interdisciplinarity and social relevance]

Dissertation advisement [focus on interdisciplinarity and social relevance]

Professional and scientific ethics [includes referral decision making

Clinical nutrition strategies [emphasis of both preventative and acute strategies]

Dissertation [must be interdisciplinary in structure and content]

 

Electives: 4 courses minimum

Uses of acupuncture in medicine

Pros and cons of energy medicine and massage therapies

Applications in Energy healing I (Reiki and human energy field)

Applications in Energy healing II (Healing touch and touch for health)

Principles and applications of basic homeopathy

Principles and applications of basic herbology

Principles of acupuncture and chinese medicine

Fundementals of acupressure, reflexology and shiatsu

Multicultural diversity, spirituality and health

Stress management strategies and processes in a hospital setting

The subluxation complex and the osteopathic lesion

Design of healthy living spaces [light, color, sound, music, Feng Shui]

Integrative pharmacology [integration of conventional, herbal and homeopathic modalities]

CAM considerations in Epidemiology and Public Health

Leadership in Nursing

Organizational wellness

Cam in Neuroscience