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January 2019
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 »Faith Community Nurses Foundations Course
Faith Community Nurses provide intentional care to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals and communities. This 8-week online course utilizes the 2014 Foundations of Faith Community Nursing curriculum to help nurses in any faith or spiritual community to provide healing, wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention. Participants must be a registered nurse with an unencumbered, active license. Participants successfully completing the course will be awarded 40 CEUs. This activity has been submitted to North Carolina Nurses Association…
Find out more »April 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 »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 »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
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…
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Online Course
This online Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course begins May 31 and runs through June 30, 2019. 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 one another, without having to be online at the same time. This course will help you start or improve your FCN practice, and is applicable to nurse from all faith traditions. Please call…
Find out more »June 2019
Online West Virginia University School of Nursing Faith Community Nursing Course
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. School of Nursing faculty members Angel Smothers, DNP, APRN-BC, and Lois Harder, PhD, RN, will oversee and facilitate the courses.…
Find out more »Suicide & Drugs, How Can We Help?
Sponsored by: Central MN Faith Community Nurse Committee and CentraCare Health Education & Professional Development Department Purpose: Raising Suicide awareness in the Youth Population. Learn about a community collaborative model of drug prevention and ways faith communities can support recovery. Target Audience: FCN’s, Clergy, Deacons, Pastoral Ministers & Assistants, Youth Ministers, Chaplains, Befriender’s, Friends in Faith, faith community staff and members in ministry, Teachers, and others Registration Fee: $50 Registration Deadline: June 17, 2019 Cancellation Deadline: June 17, 2019 Contact…
Find out more »August 2019
2019 Faith Community Nursing Foundation Curriculum
New 2019 Foundation Course for Faith Community Nurses, pinning service and 40 CEU and course certificate provided. Daily lunch and snacks included. The dates are: August 2,3,4,9,10, 11. Each 6-8 hour day is completely in person with many opportunities for sharing and personal spiritual growth. You must attend all sessions for course completion and CEUs.
Find out more »FCN Foundation’s Course
We will be providing the new FCN Foundations course on Friday, August 2nd and Saturday, August 3rd and Friday, August 16th and Saturday, August 17th in Madison Wisconsin. 6082210383
Find out more »September 2019
Basic Foundations Course for Faith Community Nursing
Faith Community Nurse Foundations Basic Course On Sight at Fresno Diocese Pastoral Center 1550 North Fresno St Fresno Ca. 93703
Find out more »Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course
Hybrid of both classroom and online learning. Must attend ALL 4 dates, and complete ALL online requirements. Sept 9-10 and Nov 4-5, 2019. 0800-16:30.
Find out more »Fall 2019 Foundations of Faith Community Nursing at Duet
Twice a year, Duet trains faith community nurses through the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course. The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines Faith Community Nursing (FCN) as “the specialized practice of professional nursing that focuses on the intentional care of the spirit as part of the process of promoting wholeistic health and preventing or minimizing illness in a faith community.” Duet’s Director of Congregational Health, April M. Polley, RN, BSN, MBA, is certified to teach this course and we are…
Find out more »Foundations of FCN Course 2019 Curriculum
If you have been hearing the call to connect health and faith by serving as a nurse in a church, this is the place to start! Through the Foundation of Faith Community Nurse course you will be trained to provide leadership in the area of whole person health in collaboration with the pastor, staff, and lay ministers of a faith community. In person retreat at Lake Poinsett, Arlington, SD, Sept 13-14. Monday evening sessions from anywhere via Skype. Taking applications…
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