This course introduces Faith Community Nursing as a specialized area of practice, focusing on foundational principles, professional role development, spiritual growth, critical reasoning, and vocational calling within a Christian congregational context.

The course includes 40 hours of online instruction with self-guided reflective journal activities and 12 months of access for flexible, self-paced learning. Participants will have access to Ask Granger, an interactive chatbot that supports exam preparation, concept review, and clarification throughout the course. Content is delivered across 10 modules with four lessons each and concludes with a comprehensive exam. Upon completion, participants earn 40 CEUs provided by the ANCC's Commission on Accreditation. 

The Concordia College Parish Nurse Ministry Program will be offering the Foundations in Faith Community Nursing educational program using a hybrid format. The schedule is as noted: 3 sessions via ZOOM (March 5, 12, and 19, 2026) from 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm CT, and 3 sessions in person (April 9, 10, and 11, 2026) from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm CT on Th/Fr and 7:30 am to 2:30 pm CT on Sat. We are working on the approval process for 36.5 ANCC contact hours. For more information please see the website or contact Dr. Jean Bokinskie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This course provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to initiate a faith community nursing ministry. It combines classroom teaching, as well as online self-instructional modules and exercises. Participants will explore the history, philosophy, and ethical practice of faith community nursing, as well as legal issues, accountability, and documentation. In addition, the course will provide tools and resources that faith community nurses and ministries of health can use to initiate disease prevention and health promotion programs. Participants will recognize their role in facilitating prayer, worship, and functioning within a ministerial team.

Target Audience: The major focus of the course is related to the role of the faith community nurse. Anyone interested in developing a health ministry team within their church is welcome to attend. All participants who complete the course requirements will be eligible to graduate and receive a certificate of completion and 50 CNEs.

Live class times: 8am-5pm

This course can be taken independently of other course work or as a part of the Master of Theology Degree in Spiritual Care Nursing. 

 http://www.capstoneuniversity.org/

RN required. 3 Credit Hours will be earned.

Ascension St. Vincent’s HealthCare Faith Community Nursing Foundation Course Training

This course provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to initiate a faith community nursing ministry. It is in-person classroom teaching, divided into two days, Friday & Saturday Part I April 17-18 and Part II May15-16,2026.

Participants will explore the history, philosophy, and ethical practice of faith community nursing, as well as legal issues, accountability, and documentation. In addition, the course will provide knowledge, tools and resources that faith community nurses and health ministries can use to initiate disease prevention and health promotion programs. Participants will recognize their role in facilitating prayer, worship, and functioning within a faith-based and community ministerial team.Target Audience: The major focus of the course is related to the nurse role of the faith community nurse. Anyone who is interested in developing or enhancing a health ministry team within their church is welcome to attend. All participants who complete the course requirements will be eligible to graduate and receive a faith community nurse certificate of completion. Consecutive in-person training sessions dates April 17-18 - May 15-16,

Location:  Both April & May Training Sessions-Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Campus Spirituality Center, 1878 King St., Jacksonville, FL 32204

Live classes times: 8am-5pm. Course Training total cost: $150.00 to include breakfast, lunch, snacks, educational material binder, Blessing of Hands and Pinning & Certificate Commissioning Ceremony
Registration deadline March 20,2026.

Has it been more than 5 years since you've attended the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course?  

Did you know that both the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Faith Community Nurses and the Foundations Curriculum have been updated in 2024/2025?

It's our professional responsibility to stay up-to-date!  If you can't attend the full Foundations Course again, consider this popular VIRTUAL FCN REFRESHER COURSE!!

This is a 3 session course, April 23, May 21, June 18, 2026 from 9:00-3:00 p.m. Central.

Check out our flyer at: https://www.fcnntc.org/education/refresher-foundations-course/

More information?  Contact Sondra Weinzierl at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This course can be taken independently of other course work or as a part of the Master of Theology Degree in Spiritual Care Nursing. 

http://www.capstoneuniversity.org/

RN required. 3 Credit Hours will be earned.

This course can be taken independently of other course work or as a part of the Master of Theology Degree in Spiritual Care Nursing. 

http://www.capstoneuniversity.org/

RN required. 3 Credit Hours will be earned.

This course can be taken independently of other course work or as a part of the Master of Theology Degree in Spiritual Care Nursing. 

http://www.capstoneuniversity.org/

RN required. 3 Credit Hours will be earned.