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September 2018
Foundations of Faith Community/Parish Nursing Course
This course consists of 4 days of interactive classroom instruction: September 28, 29 and October 26, 27, 2018. In addition, there are 10 hours of independent learning assignments, to be completed in preparation for the course or between the September and October sessions. Thirty-eight ANCC contact hours will be awarded for full participation. No partial credit will be awarded.
Find out more »October 2018
Online FCN Coordinator/Manager Course
This online course implements the Faith Community Nurse Coordinator/Manager Course 2012 Revision designed by the Westberg Institute and based on the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Faith Community Nursing. The course equips FCNs in leadership and management positions to work with FCNs in various practice settings within a congregation or healthcare organization. The course is self-paced and meets in a vibrant and interactive online learning environment. Western Kentucky University accepts registered nurses of all faith traditions in all…
Find out more »Online Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
This fully online course is based on the revised 2014 Westberg Institute curriculum. The course opens October 5, 2018, and runs through November 3, 2018. The Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course averages about 10 hours of coursework per week. The course is offered within an online learning environment, and after registering, you will receive detailed instructions and a link to access the course online. The course setting is a virtual classroom, in which you will engage and learn with…
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course – Classroom only
Come and see Oregon! This classroom style Foundations Course will be offered in Lebanon, Oregon on October 8 and 9, 2018, October 22 and 23, 2018, and November 5 and 6, 2018. The class is sponsored by Faith Community Nursing/Health Ministries Northwest and is hosted by Am HaSefer - People of the Book and Trinity Baptist Church. A block of rooms has been reserved at Boulder Falls Inn (https://www.boulderfallsinn.com/). Classes will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, 72 East Elmore,…
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
This is a week-long, classroom-based course taught by an interfaith team of experienced faith community nurses and nursing educators. While the course is essential for RNs who want to enter the specialized practice of faith community nursing, it also provides all RNs with skills needed to integrate spiritual care into their nursing practice. This course utilizes the current International Parish Nurse Resource Center curriculum that emphasizes the spiritual dimension, professionalism, wholistic health and community as its central conceptual model for Faith…
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Community Nursing – Hybrid Class
The Greater Seattle Faith Community Nurse Coordinators and Faith Community Nursing/Health Ministries Northwest are promoting this course, which is based on the revised 2014 edition curriculum developed through the IPNRC now known as the Westberg Institute of Faith Community Nursing and Church Health. There are 2 days of face to face teaching and 8 weeks of online teaching followed by a last day of face to face which includes graduation. 4 CEUs (40 contact hours) are included.
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Curriculum – Fall 2018
The Mercy Parish Nurse and Health Ministry staff offer this hybrid course with interactive onsite and online learning. The 4-day Course required attendance dates are: October 12, 13, 26, and 27. Location: UPMC Mercy Hospital, Sr. M. Ferdinand Clark Auditorium, 1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219. The cost is $395.00 and includes continental breakfast, parking, and all curriculum materials. Apply early for $50 discount with application and full payment post marked by September 15, 2018. Partial scholarship available on a…
Find out more »November 2018
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Class (must attend all 4 classes)
November 1st, 2nd, 8th, & 9th, 2018 This 40 contact hour Hybrid Class includes on-site and on-line work. Grace United Methodist Church 2615 Clearwater Rd, St. Cloud, MN 56301 Fee: $450. Limited Scholarships available: See Directions and Guidelines for on attachment. Sponsored by: Health Ministries of Central Minnesota & Faith Community Nurse Partnership of Central Minnesota CentraCare Health Education & Professional Development Department Thursday, November 1, 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Friday, November 2, 8:00 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, November 8,…
Find out more »January 2019
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI. 49546
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing class at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. The course will be held at Calvin College three weekends, Fridays 5:00 – 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. January 11 & 12, February 8 & 9, March 8 & 9 Participants must attend all six sessions in Spring 2019. Pre-course materials will be mailed 3 weeks before the program begins. These materials will include an exact schedule, a worksheet for examining your spiritual journey and directions to the classroom on the Calvin campus.…
Find out more »Elim Care’s Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course
This 12 week, fully online course will explore the specialty practice of Faith Community Nursing which combines professional nursing and health ministry, emphasizing health and healing within the faith community and the larger community. It offers registered nurses with a strong spiritual faith the knowledge to implement and facilitate a Faith Community Nursing ministry, as well as practical opportunity to apply learning from the course to the dynamic nature of their faith community and its particular needs. The course is…
Find out more »Online Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course
This online course implements the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing 2014 Revision designed by the Westberg Institute and based on the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Faith Community Nursing. The course will provide information to allow you to develop your FCN practice in a way that will be unique to you and your faith community. The course is self-paced and meets in a vibrant and interactive online learning environment. Western Kentucky University accepts registered nurses of all faith traditions…
Find out more »Symposium: The Opioid Epidemic & Naloxone Training
The presentation will begin with Randy Anderson, Overdose Prevention Manager at the Steve Rummler Hope Network. Participants will learn how and when to use Naloxone in the event of an overdose. After this hands on training, Rev. Dr. Ed Treat, Lead Pastor at Transfiguration Lutheran Church in Bloomington will present about the role churches and FCNs can play in the opioid crisis. Attendees will earn 3.0 nursing contact hours.
Find out more »Online Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
The West Virginia University School of Nursing offers a Faith Community Nursing course, in an all online format, for those individuals interested in helping to address the unique needs of faith-based organizations. The professional practice of faith community nursing focuses on the intentional care of the spirit as part of the process of promoting holistic health and preventing or minimizing illness in a faith community. The nationally recognized foundations of faith community nursing course is also open to individuals who…
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Spring 2019
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing: Illinois January 29th through April 30th, 2019 On line Hybrid Course | OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois |Cost: $250.00 |For more information, contact Peggy Jacques at (309) 256-6542 or email at or visit our website at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Faith Community Nursing https://www.osfhealthcare.org/saint-francis/services/wellness-services/faith-community-nursing/
Find out more »February 2019
FCN Foundation Course
The purpose of this educational activity is to prepare the nurse to initiate and maintain a faith community nurse ministry within a given congregation and to function in the leadership role for the faith community's health ministry. Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course (Parish Nursing) is being offered February 2-March 27, 2019 on-line, followed by two days on-site April 5 & 6, 2019. There is an opening on-site date of February 2. Both parts are required for completion. Early Bird…
Find out more »Online Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course
This fully online course is based on the revised 2014 Westberg Institute curriculum. The course opens February 8, 2019, and runs through March 11, 2019. The Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course averages about 10 hours of coursework per week. The course is offered within an online learning environment, and after registering, you will receive detailed instructions and a link to access the course online. The course setting is a virtual classroom, in which you will engage and learn with…
Find out more »Online FCN Coordinator/Manager Course
This online course implements the Faith Community Nurse Coordinator/Manager Course 2012 Revision designed by the Westberg Institute and based on the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Faith Community Nursing. The course equips FCNs in leadership and management positions to work with FCNs in various practice settings within a congregation or healthcare organization. The course is self-paced and meets in a vibrant and interactive online learning environment. Western Kentucky University accepts registered nurses of all faith traditions in all…
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course
Online 11 week Course February 11- April 29, 2019 with 40 CNE Contact Hours. This Course utilizes the standardized core curricula developed through the Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing. Content includes spiritual care, legal and ethical issues, documentation of practice, health promotion , and advocacy. It is designed to provide registered nurses with the specialized knowledge and skills to professionally practice in a faith community setting. Fee: $400 until January 19th. January 20th - February 4th : $450. …
Find out more »Tacoma, WA: Faith Community Nursing
Hybrid Class – In person and Online In person dates: 2/28/19, 3/1/19, and 5/3/19 2/28 & 3/1 : 8am – 5:15pm, UC room 213 5/3 : 8am – 2:15pm, Karen H. P room 201 Location: Anderson University Center 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447 8 week online sessions: March 4 – April 26, 2019 Experience a two and a half day program of presentations, small group experiences, interactive work and play, meditation and creative workshops. This in-class education course along with a…
Find out more »March 2019
Bellingham, WA: Foundations in Faith Community Nursing
Hybrid Class – In person and Online In person dates: 3/1 and 3/2/2019, and 5/5/2019 March 1; 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM March 2; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM May 5; 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: First Congregational Church 2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 8 Week Online Sessions: March 4 – April 26, 2019 This health ministry preparation course is designed for registered, licensed retired nurses, allied health professionals, and caring and committed congregational or community members. When starting a health…
Find out more »Online Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
The Foundations of Faith Community Nursing curriculum was developed by the International Parish Nurse Resource Center and the Church Health Center in 2014 from a Judeo-Christian perspective that is respectful of and applicable to other faith traditions. Students will learn about the history and philosophy of faith community nursing, health and healing from various faith traditions, and issues of life transitions, such as loss, suffering and violence. Professional ethics, documentation and tools to begin practice as a faith community nurse…
Find out more »Basic Foundations Course for Faith Community Nursing
Basic Foundations Course / Westberg Institute This classroom course runs four days/ 8 hours each day/ 38 CEU under provider #CEP 16667 HEART Courses Provider. The curriculum is comprised of 4 modules which prepares the Faith Community Nurse to serve in this specialized ministry in complete Collaboration with the pastor of your Church. Course will be held on site at the Diocese of Fresno, Fresno Ca. Please register with the organizer of this event as noted below.
Find out more »South Carolina Faith Community Nurses Association Foundations Class
33 hour class. Registration includes 2 nights lodging, all meals, contact hour fees and course materials. Registration closes February 23, 2019.
Find out more »Day Retreat: The Spirituality and the Science of Self-Compassion
The Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program is a offering this Day Retreat to faith community nurses, health ministers, clergy, laypeople, and anyone interested in learning more about self-care practices. This retreat begins 8:00 a.m. with a continental breakfast, 9:00 a.m. opening session, simple lunch at noon, and closing prayer at 4:00 p.m. Cost is $55.00 and includes parking and meals. Participants are invited to a time of prayer, solitude, quiet reflection, learning and fellowship. It's time away…
Find out more »Foundations Course
Shenandoah University’s Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing’s Faith Community Nurse Certificate Program will offer Foundations of Faith Community Nursing in Spring of 2019. This offering is a Hybrid/ Online format. The Course will have a face to face meeting on March 15 from 9-4 pm and course will end June 15th. Current license as a Registered Nurse Clergy Reference Form Computer specifications and basic computer skills
Find out more »Faith Community Nursing Program
Online Faith Community Nursing Program. Faith community nursing is identified as a specialty nursing practice that combines professional nursing and health ministry. The conceptual model for faith community utilizes four major concepts: the spiritual dimension, professionalism, wholistic health, and community. The program was designed using the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Curriculum (2014) developed through the Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing, in consultation with the National League of Nursing and the American Nurses Association Credentialing Center.
Find out more »April 2019
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
FCNN offers the International Parish Nurse Resource Center (IPNRC) certified course in an in-person 34.9 contact hour format taught by professional nursing faculty who are both educators and experienced faith community nurses representing an array of faith traditions. The interactive, small-group format of our course allows students to share and learn from one another as well. Visit www.fcnntc.org/education/foundations-course for more details.
Find out more »2019 Faith Community Nurse Research Forum (Sponsored by FCNI)
Sponsored by Faith Community Nurse International (FCNI) The FCNI RESEARCH FORUM will be held at the Westberg Symposium. It will be coordinated by FCNI’s Research Committee. Both the International Journal of Faith Community Nursing and the Journal of Christian Nursing will be there and present a recently published research article. Ann Solari-Twadell and Deborah Ziebarth will share about their upcoming book, Faith Community Nursing: An International Specialty Practice Changing the Understanding of Health, and facilitate an open discussion about how researchers can lend a…
Find out more »May 2019
Spring 2019 Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Hybrid Format Course: April 5-6 / May 3-4, 2019
@ 7:45 am – 4:30 pm MST $400 Course based on the revised 2014 edition developed though the IPNRC and The Church Health Center through the Westberg Institute of Faith Community Nursing. This is a hybrid format course consisting of online modules and community assignments that compliment class time. Two hours of online module work must be completed prior the April scheduled class. The remaining 8 hours (online and class assignments) will be completed over the 3 week break between classes. Includes…
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Commmunity Nursing Class May 2019 St. Cloud MN
Foundations of FCN class in St. Cloud, MN. May 9, 2pm-9pm; May 10, 8 am-4:30 pm; May 16 2 pm-9pm; May 17, 8 am-4:30 pm; and 8 Online Contact Hours. 30 Onsite Contact Hours and 8 Online Hours. Learning Outcome: Understand the role and function of the Faith Community Nurse This course is required for currently licensed RN's who want to practice as Faith Community Nurses, and also provides all RN's with the skills to enhance their practice by integrating…
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