Online Course

This ANCC approved Foundations Course is valid in all 50 states for RNs.  While virtual, this highly rated course is very interactive and taught by 5 advanced degree faculty, most of whom are FCNs.  We've enhanced the  standard course by adding modules on Trauma Informed Care and Opioid Misuse . We provide additional helpful tools and mentoring for students.  RNs receive FCN designation; LPNs, spiritual leaders or laypersons wanting to start a Health Ministry welcome to attend too!  Need based scholarships considered.

The course will be held in person and remotely for three weekends, Fridays 5:00 – 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 9/6,9/7, 10/4, 10/5, 11/1 & 11/2 Participants must attend all six sessions in fall 2024 In person fee is $450. Fee is reduced at $350 for remote learning. For best online learning experience, you will need access to Microsoft Teams. For more information and/or to indicate interest in completing the course, contact Paula White Faith Community Nurse Educator E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 269 330 3762

• check out registration details at www.fcnrockies.org 39.5 contact hour Westberg Foundations course curriculum
• Thursday nights online 5:30 - 8:30 Mountain time with 30 minute break for 11 weeks
• In-person commission service in Denver on Saturday, April 18, 2026 (zoom possible)
• Partial scholarships may be available for FCN in the Rockies members
• Trained experienced faculty with content expert guest speakers
• RNs in supportive oncgrgations who feel called to learn to spirutal practice of nursing.

Are you interested in Faith Community Nursing?  Take our virtual class - offered 2 Sunday evenings (2-8 pm on November 3 and 10) and 2 Mondays (8-4:30 on November 4 and 11).  Find out more about the class and group at (https://www.centracare.com/services/spiritual-care-services/faith-community-nursing/).

It always works well to have a team interested in health and wellness; register for the Foundations of FCN class with a friend!

Totally online Foundations of FCN course starting in January.  The new curriculum will be utilized for this course.  

Totally online Foundations of FCN course starting in January.  The new curriculum will be utilized for this course.  

This ANCC approved NEWLY REVISED Westberg Institute/SCA Foundations Course blends self-learning with important virtual discussions and case studies to enrich your experience of becoming a a faith community nurse.  Taught by advanced degree faculty, most of whom are FCNs, we give you the tools to prepare you for this rewarding ministry.  Our student evaluations average in the 95th percentile.  Students say "Excellent course based on best evidence."  Scholarships available. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.  

Faith Community Nursing imparts close attention to an individual’s spirit, where praying and addressing spiritual needs are supported. Individuals or groups come to the ministry at times feeling hopeless and helpless. The FCN must be able to inspire hope and encourage faith which, in turn, changes their outlook and possibly health outcomes, maintaining and/or regaining wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. For more information on this course contact: Westberg Faculty: Yvonne Askew, MSN Ed., RN-BC, Faith Community Nurse - Catholic Health Address: Catholic Health ARTC, Mission Integration 144 Genesee Street, 6th Floor Buffalo, NY 14203 Phone: (716) 923-9672 (leave a message) Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We invite nurses from multiple locations and diverse spiritual and experiential backgrounds to unite in this Foundations of Faith Community Nursing class. This virtual course meets over 4 days and included many speakers, stories and experiences, discussion of integrating faith in the promotion of health, and understanding what it means to provide intentional care of the spirit. Faith Community Nurses promote connectedness, encouragement, hope, and love through various focus areas. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for questions, scholarship information, and to hear more about Faith Community Nursing!

Did you know that the Westberg Institute Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course was revised in 2024? Westberg Institute strongly recommends that if it's been 5 years or more since you took the Foundations Course, you should take it again. If that's not an option for you, consider our FCN Refresher Course! This 15-hour online course (three sessions) will update you on the recent and past revisions of the course. Our students say: "This course was so pertinent to my practice." "Excellent resources and education!" The Faith Community Nurse Network is a leader in education for faith community nurses and this course is taught by an experienced FCN and educator who receives excellent reviews for content and learning methods. Check out our website for more information. https://www.fcnntc.org/education/refresher-foundations-course/ If this course starting in April, 2025 doesn't work for you, we are offering it again July-September, 2025.

This course is a multi-part, hybrid offering that provides the foundational education necessary to prepare state-licensed RNs to enter the practice faith community nurse ministry in their respective congregation or faith community. The course is open to people of all faiths and religions. Foundations of Faith Community Nursing is a collaborative course offering of Sanford Health and Augustana University. It is based on the curriculum developed through the Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing, which curriculum is owned by the Spiritual Care Association, 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 900 New York, NY 10018.

This course is a multi-part, hybrid offering that provides the foundational education necessary to prepare state-licensed RNs to enter the practice faith community nurse ministry in their respective congregation or faith community. The course is open to people of all faiths and religions. Foundations of Faith Community Nursing is a collaborative course offering of Sanford Health and Augustana University. It is based on the curriculum developed through the Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing, which curriculum is owned by the Spiritual Care Association, 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 900 New York, NY 10018.

Course Description: Holistic Nursing Care

This six-week, fully online course provides nurses with an in-depth understanding of holistic nursing principles, theories, and practices. Designed for those interested in integrating holistic approaches into their nursing practice or those preparing for certification, the course explores key topics such as therapeutic communication, complementary and alternative therapies, self-care strategies, and culturally competent care. The curriculum aligns with the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) standards and serves as an excellent preparation for nurses seeking certification in holistic nursing. Through recorded lectures, expert interviews, national resources, and interactive discussion boards, participants will engage with evidence-based holistic care methods that promote healing, well-being, and patient-centered care.

Learners will examine holistic nursing models, and apply them to real-world patient scenarios. The course also emphasizes the importance of self-care for nurses, mindfulness techniques, and ethical considerations in holistic practice. Participants will gain practical knowledge on integrating holistic nursing principles into diverse healthcare settings while developing skills in leadership and advocacy for holistic health. With no required in-person meetings, this flexible and accessible course is ideal for busy professionals looking to expand their holistic nursing expertise and prepare for certification.

Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Angel Smothers with questions (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

The West Virginia University School of Nursing offers a Faith Community Nursing course for 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.

Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register for Hoag's 20th Foundation of Faith Community Nursing Course!  Registration open March 27 - April 21.  170 Nurses & Health Ministers have been trained to date through the Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian course.  These Zoom classes are led by instructors Susan Johnson, Nancy Amo and Beth Otterbein from Newport Beach CA.  We hope some can join us!  

Did you know that 60% of faith community members surveyed in Linn County, Oregon would seek the advice of a faith community nurse if one were available? Are you called to this nursing practice specialty promoting health and wellness of the mind, body, and spirit?

The course will be ELEVEN half-day sessions held on Zoom from 8am – 1:00pm on the following Mondays and Tuesdays: October 20-21, 2025, October 27-28, 2025, November 3-4, 2025, November 10-11, 2025, November 17-18, 2025, & November 24, 2025. Please also save the date for our in-person graduation/dedication ceremony to honor our graduates on Sunday, November 30, 2025 from 2pm-4pm at a location in Lebanon, OR to be announced later. All times are Pacific.

A limited number of scholarships are available upon request for residents of Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties in Oregon.

The Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course is based on the 2024 curriculum developed through the Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing, which curriculum is owned by the Spiritual Care Association of New York, NY, 500 7th Ave, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10018. This curriculum is updated every five years and reflects the most current ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and ANA Faith Community Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice at the time of publication. The curriculum is 36.5 hours with an additional 4.5 hours added to address Oregon State Board of Nursing and spiritual equity topics relevant to faith community nursing practice in Oregon. Please do not register for the course if you are unable to attend all the sessions. Thank you!