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new consultants Started by Sharon Hinton Tuesday, 03 June 2025 0 Replies
NOTICE! Started by Sharon Hinton Monday, 02 June 2025 0 Replies
Many thanks! Started by STH Monday, 26 May 2025 1 reply
clarification! Started by Sharon Hinton Wednesday, 21 May 2025 0 Replies
ATTENTION EDUCATORS Started by Sharon Hinton Wednesday, 09 October 2024 0 Replies
Books from old curriculum Started by Katie E. Kunnen Wednesday, 02 October 2024 0 Replies
Books from old curriculum Started by Katie E. Kunnen Wednesday, 02 October 2024 0 Replies
Books from old curriculum Started by Katie E. Kunnen Wednesday, 02 October 2024 0 Replies
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Sharon Hinton posted a new discussion2 weeks ago

new consultants

Hi everyone, Dr. Deborah Ziebarth is the new Westberg consultant. You can contact her at admin@westberginstitute.org Deb is an expert in the...

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Sharon Hinton posted a new discussion2 weeks ago

NOTICE!

Greetings everyone, Please use admin@westberginstitute.org for all email correspondence. Those of you submitting applications for contact hours will...

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I'm so sorry to hear this Sharon, but wish you well. I'll be in touch at your personal email address. Blessings, Carol DeSchepper, Lutheran Faith...

STH posted a new discussion3 weeks ago

Many thanks!

Greetings to all you wonderful FCNs! It has been my ministry and privilege for 25+ years to teach and serve educators, coordinators, and FCNs...

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Sharon Hinton posted a new discussion4 weeks ago

clarification!

Greetings all you wonderful FCNs! Thank you for sending in your stories for possible publication. I need to clarify that this is my personal project...

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FOUNDATIONS OF FCN COURSE:

Meet & Greet: August 8 (5:30-6:30 pm CST)

Individual Study: August 20 through October 4

Virtual classes:

September 5 (4:30...
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STH posted a new discussion2 months ago

Your Stories Matter — Become a Published Author!

Dear Nurses and Chaplains, You’ve offered comfort, strength, and peace to so many. Now, your prayers and stories can bring hope to other caregivers....

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Widener University School of Nursing is offering the Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing’s Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Program... Show more

Does Westberg Institute have a recommendation or statement about practicing FCNs having CPR/AED and First Aid certification? It seems... Show more

STH CPR and basic first aid certification is highly recommended in general but there is no set requirement. It is usually a policy of the employer or... Show more 4 months ago
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Free Webinar on "FCNs and Safety in Faith Communities" on February 10, 2025 from 12:00-1:00 p.m Central Time. Learn at least 4 ways to improve... Show more

Janet Huxley and 109 others have joined the group ANNOUNCEMENTS 5 months ago

The Westberg Institute Research Committee invites ALL passionate faith community nurse to JOIN US on the 4th Thursday at 7a Pacific, 8a Mountain, 9a... Show more

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FOUNDATIONS OF FCN COURSE:

Meet & Greet: January 22 (5:30-6:30 pm CST)
Individual Study: January 22 - February 22
Virtual classes:
February 7 (4:30...
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I have to learn not to hit enter or it submits my message. I wanted to thank you for starting such a group. I know that the hardest thing is getting...

Sharon, I am just seeing this but I am interested. Is it still going on? When is the next session? By my calculations it is Thanksgiving Day, and I...

Hello all!

I've received a few requests for a FCN refresher course. We don't currently offer one. Does anyone know of any? Thanks so much!

Danna

Jill Kunz Stewart I thought this was an excellent refresher course, the online format worked well for me. 7 months ago
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Sondra Weinzierl Thanks, Jill. Your background and experience as an FCN and recent Chaplain certification makes your comment about our Refresher Course so meaningful. 7 months ago
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Mary Sophia Hawks This is exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you, Sondra! I will be registering in January when I have my new budget. 6 months ago
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Please take the Survey: “Compensation of the Faith Community Nurse” at www.surveymonkey.com/r/2DGPFTG

Laura Rivas Hi Deb, are the results of the survey shared/posted somewhere? 1 month ago
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Deb Fell-Carlson They will be. There is a compensation position statement in the works that will include the survey results. 4 weeks ago
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Hi friends, I am a new FCN in the Charleston, SC area. (Retired from 40 years of nursing) I am interested to know if any of you are paid part time... Show more

Mary Sophia Hawks I started as a part-time (20Hour) FCN and was paid hourly + mileage. Over the years, I have transitioned to full-time paid with benefits. We... Show more 7 months ago
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Sondra Weinzierl This varies a lot. Many of our FCNs are paid for 8-15 hrs/week but work unpaid for more hours. I was paid a salary for 12 hrs/week, no benefits... Show more 7 months ago
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Deb Fell-Carlson This is really an important question! Westberg Research Committee is working on this very thing! Please take the Survey: “Compensation of the Faith... Show more
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Sharon Hinton posted a new discussion8 months ago

ATTENTION EDUCATORS

Attention all educational partners! The final live 2024 Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Educator Update courses will be held on October 22nd....

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Katie E. Kunnen posted a new discussion9 months ago

Books from old curriculum

Hi all, I'm a little lost in here to post this - I know there should be a place for educators - so please feel free to reroute me, but we have extra...

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