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February 2021
ONLINE – Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course
Registered nurses of all faiths are invited to attend the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing training course being hosted by Carle Faith Community Health. The course will begin February 22, 2021 with individual self-paced study and combined with virtual classroom sessions on March 05, 2021 (5:30pm - 9:30pm CST), March 06, 2021 (09:00am - 4:00pm CST), April 09, 2021 (5:30pm - 9:30pm CST), and April 10, 2021 (09:00am - 4:00pm CST). The cost for this course including textbook is $125.00.
Find out more »March 2021
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Update Course at West Virginia University
This course is designed for nurses who have previously completed the full Foundations of Faith Coimmuntiy Nursing Course, and who are looking to reconnect and have access to the updated curriculum. This will be a 4 week, all online course. WVU School of Nursing faculty members Angel Smothers, DNP, APRN-BC, will oversee and facilitate the courses. 21 continuing professional development hours is being provided by the West Virginia University School of Nursing. The West Virginia University School of Nursing is…
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Foundations Faith Community Nursing Couse: 32 hours for Continuing Education Units for RNs In Fresno, California at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno
Find out more »Online Foundations of Faith Community Nursing (Asynchronous)
This online Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course, based on the Westberg Institute curriculum (2019 revision), begins March 5 and runs through April 5, 2021. The course typically averages about 10 hours of coursework per week. The course is offered in a modified asynchronous format so that participants can learn from discussion and interaction with each other without having to be online at the same time. This course will help you start or improve your faith community nursing (FCN) practice,…
Find out more »Hybrid Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
The Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course focuses on applying the nursing process in a leadership role of health ministry in a community of faith. This course examines the four major concepts of Faith Community Nursing: spirituality, professionalism, ‘wholistic’ health, and community and cultural diversity. A 5-week, blended course, it is based on the Westberg 2019 Foundations update and once trained, will offer nurses a forum to combine their professional practice with their spiritual insights within a faith community. Upon…
Find out more »Health Ministry Prayer Gatherings 2021 – Virtual Candle Meditations
The Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program is hosting a Virtual Prayer Gathering at the beginning of every new season. Do you need a sacred space and time set-aside for peace and quiet reflection during this challenging time in our world? 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 need to connect with others in prayer and contemplation?…
Find out more »University of Southern Indiana 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 (2019) 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 »Faith Community Nursing Foundations Course (Western Kentucky University)
Online Faith Community Nursing Foundations Course offered by Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky. The course is online.
Find out more »Health Ministry Virtual Meetings… Peer Support, Learning & Conversation
The Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program is offering "Health Ministry Virtual Meetings... Peer Support, Learning & Conversation" the 3rd Tuesday evening of every month 7:00 p.m. ET. The goal is to emphasize the importance of networking, fellowship, learning and peer support for faith community nurses, health ministers and anyone interested as they assist their congregations and local community to better health and well-being. Content discussion includes focusing on the intentional care of the spirit, the promotion of…
Find out more »Saint Anselm College 21st Annual Parish Nurse Conference
"Parish Nursing & Health Ministry Conference: "Ministry Makeover: What Shape Will Your Ministry Take in Today's Society?" Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 8:30-2:30pm, Eastern Time as a live virtual webinar - no travel needed! Keynote: Deborah Rivard, MSN, MEd, RN-BC, System Director for Faith Community Nursing, St. Anthony's Hospital, BayCare Health System, St. Petersburg, FL. Questions? Amy Guthrie, MS, RN, Director, Continuing Nursing Education at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH at 603-641-7083 or $99 for 5.25 contact hours…
Find out more »April 2021
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course
Duet: Partners in Health and Aging ® Congregational Health Services is proud to present our Virtual Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course. Faith Community Nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that focuses on the intentional care of the spirit as part of the process of promotion of whole person health and the prevention or minimization of illness within the context of a faith community and the wider community (groups, families, persons). This course is based on…
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course
The Faith Community Nurse Network welcomes you to our virtual Foundations Course to be held 9 a.m-4 p.m. April 8-9, April 20-21, and April 29-30, 2021. The course is based on the Westberg Institute 2019 Curriculum (owned by SCA, New York, NY) and will be taught by faculty with advanced degrees and experience as FCNs. “I was amazed at what this course has meant to me. I never expected it to be a defining moment in my spiritual experience and…
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
Mercy Care for the Adirondacks will offer the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course in Ogdensburg, NY on April 9 & 10, April 6 & 17, April 30 and May 1, 2021. This course is based on the Westberg Institute 2019 curriculum. It is an in-person course limited to a small number of participants. Social distancing and face coverings are required.
Find out more »Health Ministries Network Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
Health Ministries Network (HMN) is offering two hybrid on-line and zoom conference courses --a Faith Community Nursing Foundations Course for active and retired nurses and a parallel Health Ministry Foundations Course for laypersons in faith communities. HMN Foundations Courses provide the program elements for launching a community health ministry with an emphasis on holistic health. The courses are open to all religions, faiths and beliefs.
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course
Faith Community Nursing is a specialty of the American Nurses Association that focuses on the intentional care of the spirit. Faith Nurses incorporate nursing skills, public health concepts, and spiritual expertise in order to provide whole person care – body, mind and spirit to those they care for. Registered nurses of all faith traditions are encouraged to enroll in the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course offered by Hoag Health Ministries. Upon completion of this course you will be equipped…
Find out more »Virtual Spiritual Day Retreat 2021
The Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program is offering a Virtual Day Retreat on Saturday, April 17, 2021. We welcome all... it's open to anyone interested. The opening session begins at 10:00 a.m. ET and the retreat ends by 3:00 p.m. A lunch break is included in the agenda. The theme is titled "From Darkness into Light: Encountering the Heart of Christ" which is based on the spiritual exercises in Putting on the Heart of Christ by G.…
Find out more »Continuing Education Symposium: Emergency Preparedness
The Faith Community Nurse Network of the greater Twin Cities provides at least four professional nursing education symposiums each year for contact hour credit. These programs feature perspectives specific to FCN practice and provide attendees the opportunity to learn, share, and network. Virtual programs take place on Zoom and allow FCNs across Minnesota – and beyond – to gather and connect. 2021 Symposium Details Program Times: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (CST) Online, via Zoom This activity will be awarded…
Find out more »May 2021
Advanced Spiritual Care Course
The Advanced Spiritual Care Course is designed to provide nurses with advanced knowledge and skill when providing spiritual care to their patients. This is a 4 week all online course and has been approved for 20 hours of continuing nursing professional development. There are 4 learning module that include a mixture of articles, online resources, PowerPoint notes and recorded presentations. Students will interact with each other and faculty using the online discussion area. There will be an optional live zoom…
Find out more »Online Foundations of Faith Community Nursing (Asynchronous)
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…
Find out more »FCN Virtual Foundations Course
St Cloud, Minnesota Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Virtual Course. May 20 and 27 from 2-8 pm CST. May 21 and 28 from 8am-4:30 pm CST. Online hours also to include 36.5 contact hours. For currently licensed RNs who want to practice as Faith Community Nurses. Please contact document.getElementById("eeb-328512-3898").innerHTML = eval(decodeURIComponent("%27%42%65%74%68%61%6e%79%2e%74%6f%6c%6c%65%66%73%6f%6e%40%63%65%6e%74%72%61%63%61%72%65%2e%63%6f%6d%27"))*protected email*" data-auth="NotApplicable">document.getElementById("eeb-796394-309005").innerHTML = eval(decodeURIComponent("%27%42%65%74%68%61%6e%79%2e%74%6f%6c%6c%65%66%73%6f%6e%40%63%65%6e%74%72%61%63%61%72%65%2e%63%6f%6d%27"))*protected email* or visit Faith Community Nursing | CentraCare Spiritual Care for more information. Scholarships available for those in the service area. The Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course is…
Find out more »June 2021
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
Hoag Health Ministries - Faith Community Nursing is offering a 5-day Foundations of Faith Nursing Course via Zoom. Join the popular southern CA based class, now being offered for the 14th time. All faiths are welcome. Please see the flyer for more details!
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course Online at West Virginia University
The West Virginia University School of Nursing offers a Faith Community Nursing course 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. This is an 8 week all online course.
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
The Parish Nurse Ministry Program of Concordia College in Moorhead, MN is offering a Foundations of Faith Community Nursing/Parish Nursing course June 7-11, 2021 (the deadline to register is May 21, 2021 ) at First Lutheran Church in Fargo, ND. The program is open to registered nurses interested in starting health and healing ministries. The program topics include: role of the faith community nurse, spiritual care and prayer, integrating faith and health, and caring for those experiencing issues across the…
Find out more »Grief and Loss in Complicated Times Workshop
Virtual Workshop on June 8th from 0800-1200. Continuing Education Hours available. Please see flyer for all details and registration information.
Find out more »Symposium: Food as Medicine
Join the Faith Community Nurse Network of the Greater Twin Cities for a virtual symposium on "Food as Medicine. Our symposiums are designed by and for faith community nurses, though all are welcome. June 17, 2021 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Central)via ZoomPresented by: Brenna Thompson MS, RD, LDN 3.0 contact hours (This activity has been designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements. However, participants are responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for…
Find out more »July 2021
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 »Online Foundations of Faith Community Nursing (Asynchronous)
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…
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Update Course at West Virginia University
The West Virginia University School of Nursing offers a Faith Community Nursing Update course for individuals who have previously taken the full Foundations of Faith Community nursing course. This course is designed to provide nurses who have taken the full course in the past, with access to the new evidence-based curriculum. The nationally recognized faith community nursing course is also open to individuals who work as chaplains, pastors, social workers and others. However, only RNs who complete the course can…
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course- Hybrid Webinar and On-line Learning Experience
Texas Health Resources Faith Community Nursing program is offering a hybrid virtual webinar/on-line course which will provide registered nurses with specialized knowledge and skills for professional practice in a faith community setting. The core curriculum focuses on: Spirituality Professionalism Holistic Health Community Details: Five webinar classroom dates together with 6 weeks on on-line learning All virtual and on-line learning components are required for successful completion of the course Virtual Classroom Learning Course Orientation Tuesday, July 6, from 6:30 p.m. -…
Find out more »August 2021
Transitional Care for Faith Community Nurses
The Transitional Care course is designed to provide the faith community nurse with background knowledge on the needs of community members who are in the process of transitioning in care. This might include from the hospital to home, from the hospital to the nursing home, from the hospital to home with hospice and many other transitional times. The course uses the national Transitional Care Training Program through the Westberg Institute.
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