Next Course
Dates:
March 5, 12, 19, 26 (online)
April 2-8 (in person at the NAD Health Summit)
You are required to attend all sessions in order to complete the training.
Times: Sundays in March (3:30-7:30 pm ET) and all-day during the Health Summit
Format: Online, with live Zoom sessions
Course Schedule
The following sessions will be held virtually via Zoom. Attendance at all sessions is required.
| Date | Time (Eastern) | Topic | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 5 | 3:30 – 6:00 pm | Orientation & Overview
History & Philosophy of Nursing |
Joan Payne
Bernice DeShay |
| Sun, Mar 12 | 3:30 – 7:30 pm | Loss & Suffering
Health, Healing & Whole Health |
Teresa Nelson
TBA |
| Sun, Mar 19 | 3:30 – 7:30 pm | Advocacy, Care Coordination & Transitional Care | Sonia Wrate |
| Sun, Mar 26 | 3:30 – 7:30 pm | Assessment & Assessing Resources | Terri Gibson |
The following sessions will be held in person at the NAD Health Summit. Attendance at all sessions is required.
| Date | Time (Eastern) | Topic | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Apr 3 | All day | Spiritual Care
Beginning Your Ministry |
TBA
Nelli Webster |
| Tue, Apr 4 | All day | Prayer
Legal & Ethical Issues |
TBA
TBA |
| Wed, Apr 5 | All day | Documenting Practice
Health Promotion |
Joan Payne
Angeline Brauer |
| Thu, Apr 6 | All day | Communication & Collaboration
Behavioral Health |
TBA
Beverly Sedlacek |
| Fri, Apr 7 | All day | Putting It All Together | Betsy Johnson |
The Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course was developed by the Westberg Institute to prepare eligible nurses for the FCN specialty. The intense training can also be used by nurses to strengthen their ministry in a faith setting.
Individuals who complete a course offered through the AAFCN, and meet eligibility criteria, will receive a complimentary 1-year membership in AAFCN.