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
Eula Winston |
| 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) |
|---|
Sunday, April 2
2:00 pm
7:30 pm
Registration/Check-in Opens
Opening Sessions
—
Dr. Peter Landless
Monday, April 3
8:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:30 pm
1:30 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
7:30 pm
Prayer Session
Plenary
Module: Spiritual Care
Lunch (provided)
Module: Beginning Your Ministry
Break
Dinner Program
Evening Program
—
Pr. Shawn Ellis
Dr. Tony Medley
—
Nelli Webster
—
Adventist Association of Faith Community Nursing
Sebastien Braxton
Tuesday, April 4
8:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:30 pm
1:30 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
7:30 pm
Prayer Session
Plenary
Module: Prayer
Lunch (provided)
Module: Legal & Ethical Issues
Break
Dinner Program
Evening Program
—
Dr. David DeRose
Joan Payne
—
Jennifer Woods
—
Adventist Association of Health & Wellness Coaching
Sebastien Braxton
Wednesday, April 5
8:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:30 pm
1:30 pm
4:30 pm
7:30 pm
Prayer Session
Plenary
Module: Documenting Practice
Lunch (provided)
Module: Health Promotion
Break
Evening Program
—
Dr. Duane McBride & Dr. Alina Baltazar
Joan Payne
—
Angeline Brauer
—
Sebastien Braxton
Thursday, April 6
8:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:30 pm
1:30 pm
4:30 pm
7:30 pm
Prayer Session
Plenary
Module: Communication & Collaboration
Lunch (provided)
Module: Behavioral Health
Break
Evening Program
—
Dr. Neil Nedley
Christelle Agboka
—
Beverly Sedlacek
—
Sebastien Braxton
Friday, April 7
8:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
7:00 pm
Prayer Session
Plenary
Module: Putting It All Together
Lunch (provided)
Module: Putting It All Together, Part 2
Commissioning Service
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—
Betsy Johnson
—
Betsy Johnson
Saturday, April 8
7:30 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
12:30 pm
Breakfast (provided)
Prayer Session
Worship Service
Bus departs for Ark Encounter/Creation Museum (tickets must be reserved in advance)
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—
Dr. G. Alexander Bryant
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.