Location:

Rosalind Franklin University Health Equity Center

3471 Green Bay Road

North Chicago, IL 60064

Totally online Foundations of FCN course starting in January.  The new curriculum will be utilized for this course.  

Totally online Foundations of FCN course starting in January.  The new curriculum will be utilized for this course.  

• 39.5 contact hour Westberg Foundations course curriculum
• Thursday nights online 5:30 - 8:30 Mountain time with 30 minute break for 11 weeks
• In-person commission service in Denver on Saturday, April 26, 2025 (zoom possible)
• Partial scholarships may be available for FCN in the Rockies members
• Trained experienced faculty with content expert guest speakers
• RNs in supportive oncgrgations who feel called to learn to spirutal practice of nursing.

This ANCC approved NEWLY REVISED Westberg Institute/SCA Foundations Course blends self-learning with important virtual discussions and case studies to enrich your experience of becoming a a faith community nurse.  Taught by advanced degree faculty, most of whom are FCNs, we give you the tools to prepare you for this rewarding ministry.  Our student evaluations average in the 95th percentile.  Students say "Excellent course based on best evidence."  Scholarships available. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.  

Faith Community Nursing imparts close attention to an individual’s spirit, where praying and addressing spiritual needs are supported. Individuals or groups come to the ministry at times feeling hopeless and helpless. The FCN must be able to inspire hope and encourage faith which, in turn, changes their outlook and possibly health outcomes, maintaining and/or regaining wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. For more information on this course contact: Westberg Faculty: Yvonne Askew, MSN Ed., RN-BC, Faith Community Nurse - Catholic Health Address: Catholic Health ARTC, Mission Integration 144 Genesee Street, 6th Floor Buffalo, NY 14203 Phone: (716) 923-9672 (leave a message) Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course will be offered by the Concordia College Parish Nurse Ministry Program (Moorhead, MN) April 28 – May 2, 2025.  The location will be at Atonement Lutheran Church in Fargo, ND.  Please see the details tab for additional information about the course: format, materials, and contact hours.