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August 2021
ONLINE – Foundations in Faith Community Nursing
This fifteen-week online synchronous certificate program will prepare RN’s to serve effectively in their faith communities or faith-based organizations. Upon completion of the program, the nurse will be able to do the following: implement a health ministry based on the faith community needs; integrate spirituality and theology into the health ministry; enhance health and wellness of a congregation and community; expand the dimensions of the faith community nurse role; and explain the legal and ethical issues of congregational health ministry. The curriculum follows the guidelines recommended by the Westberg Institute…
Find out more »Online – Foundations in Faith Community Nursing (Graduate Certificate)
This integrative 15 credit graduate certificate prepares individuals to serve as faith-informed nursing professionals in their communities. The certificate includes training in faith community nursing, trauma-informed care, pastoral counseling, and spiritual formation. Certificate completers are eligible for certification as a Faith Community Nurse through EMU's curricular partnership with the Westburg Institute for Faith Community Nursing.
Find out more »December 2021
Matter of Balance Virtual Training
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/fcnntc/mob-leader-training-virtual A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed for older adults to manage falls and increase activity levels. Two trained coaches guide participants through learning and activities that emphasize strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants show improved balance, flexibility and strength while viewing falls as controllable.
Find out more »Health Ministry Prayer Gatherings 2021
Do you need a sacred space and time set-aside for peace and quiet reflection? Do you desire to give to your family and others, but could use some extra encouragement and support? Do you want to learn more about self-compassion? Do you have a need to connect with others in prayer and contemplation? Do you want to experience spiritual awareness and spiritual care in a virtual setting? If you answered "yes" to at least one questions, then we have the…
Find out more »January 2022
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
Faith community nursing, formerly known as parish nursing, is based on the idea that caring for ourselves and others is a manifestation of the love of God. Through the practice of faith community nursing, nurses practice in a nursing specialty (faith community nursing) to provide spiritual care in their communities. Those communities are typically faith congregations, but not always. The goals of the work of the faith community nurse (FCN) are "the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities;…
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course
The Center for Continuing Nursing Learning at Pacific Lutheran University is proud to offer an online experience for the safety of our faith community nurses. Experience online presentations, small-group experiences, community interactive work and play, meditation, and creative workshops. Offered 100% online, this education course is designed to help the faith community nurse learn to model and promote health and healing. Dates: January 15 - March 19, 2022: SELECT SATURDAYS ONLY, and self-study. There are self-paced assignments during this time,…
Find out more »February 2022
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course- Hybrid Webinar and On-line Learning Experience
Six virtual webinar events together with 6 weeks of on-line learning. All virtual and on-line learning components are required for successful completion of the course. Virtual Classroom Learning-Part 1 (3 virtual class events): Tues., Feb. 8th, 2022. 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 10th. 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 11th. 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. On-line Component: six weeks of independent learning: Feb. 14th – April 4th, 2022 Virtual Classroom Learning-Part 2 (2 virtual class events): Thurs., April…
Find out more »Faith Community Nurse Foundations Course
Shendandoah University's School of Nursing is offering it's FCN Foundatinos Course this Fall. This course is a blended format with classroom and online work to complete the requirements for CE. It’s Units include spirituality, professionalism, wholistic health, and community. This Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Curriculum course is based on the curriculum developed through the Westberg Institute in 2019. 36.5 CEs will be earned for full participation (This continuing professional development activity has been approved by the Northeast Multistate Division,…
Find out more »March 2022
Foundations Faith community Nursing Course
the curriculum is comprised of 15 modules presented in a pre-course assignment and throughout four days. Modules prepare FCN to serve in this specialized ministry in collaboration with the Pastor and or Administrator of their church. This course is offered on site or virtual...your choice. Fee $400 Early bird $350 before Dec 8, 2021
Find out more »April 2022
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course offered by the Concordia College Parish Nurse Ministry Program (Moorhead MN)
The Parish Nurse Ministry Program of Concordia College, Moorhead, MN is offering the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course April 25-29, 2022 (the deadline to register is April 11, 2022) at Olivet Lutheran Church in Fargo, ND. The week-long intensive course format is classroom with a variety of learning activities planned. The program is open to registered nurses interested in starting health and healing ministries within a variety of faith community settings. Topics include role of the faith community nurse,…
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