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