Westberg Institute Community
The heart of the faith community nursing movement, Acting locally, inspiring globally.
Online Course
This course provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to initiate a faith community health ministry. It combines classroom teaching, as well as on-line, 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 health promoters 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.
The major focus of the course is related to the role of the faith community nurse. Anyone who is 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.
50 CNEs can be earned with completion of the course.
Registration includes textbooks and other resources.
| Event Date | 09-06-2025 |
| Event End Date | 11-08-2025 |
| Cut off date | 09-04-2025 |
| Individual Price | $325 |
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course
Registered nurses of all faiths are invited to attend the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing training course.
Nursing has its historical foundation rooted in faith and health. With intentional focus on spiritual health, the Faith Community Nurse will apply interventions of education, counseling, prayer, presence, active listening, advocacy, referral, and a wide variety of resources in their faith community.
The course is offered virtually:
Dates:
- Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 - 6 PM-9 PM; Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 – 9 AM-12N
- Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 - 6 PM-9 PM; Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 – 9 AM-12N
- Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 – 6 PM-9 PM; Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 – 9 AM-12N
- Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 – 6 PM-9 PM; Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 – 9 AM-12N
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation for 36.5 Contact Hours.
| Event Date | 09-03-2025 |
| Event End Date | 09-27-2025 |
| Cut off date | 08-18-2025 |
| Individual Price | $425.00 |