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ANCC approval pending.   FCNs have an opportunity to care for diverse populations.  Research shows that the LGBTQ+ community has been stigmatized and denied access to health care.  How can we, as FCNs, provide the information and spiritual care for this population?  This symposium will help.

Registered nurses of all faiths are able to earn 36.5 CE hrs while attending the Carle Foundations of Faith Community Nursing training course.  Faith Community Nurses draw a closer link between their faith and healthcare communities by acting as health educators and counselors to faith community members, assisting with the homebound, nursing home, and hospitalized congregation members. Through this nondenominational program, participating registered nurses receive continuing education hours, as well as the support and resources necessary to implement a Faith Community Nursing program in their own congregation.

TO REGISTER VISIT https://cmetracker.net/CARLE

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (217) 902-3160

This session will be facilitated by Angel Harris, MSN, RN, Racial Equity Consultant and will be IN PERSON ONLY.

Health disparities are health differences that negatively affect specific population groups. These are groups who have experienced obstacles to quality health care due to discrimination or exclusion based on ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or other factors. According to the Healthy People 2030 document, "Our goal in the U.S. is to eliminate health disparities or health inequities by expanding access to health care for vulnerable and at-risk populations." Nurses play a significant role in addressing social determinants of health, working towards health equity, and providing culturally competent care which can improve health outcomes. Please join us as we explore the importance of cultural competency and health equity in nursing. At the end of the session, attendees should be able to:

1. Define and understand concepts of culture, cultural awareness, cultural humility, and cultural competency.

2. Understand the link between social determinants of health and health outcomes.

3. Identify barriers to cultural competence and health equity.

We are applying for two hours of nursing CEUs and can be used to meet the Oregon State Board of Nursing cultural competency training requirement.

Learn more about Angel Harris here.

Complete the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course in a totally online, relaxed atmosphere.  

Please see the Brochure on the website for detailed information.  This course is offered either online or onsite whichever is most convenient.  Early bird registration (saving $50.00) ends July 26, 2023.  Cancellation fee of $165.00 will be imposed after August 28, 2023 when registration closes.

To register please download the registration form from the website, complete and submit with fees to Diocese of Fresno 1550 North Fresno St. Fresno CA 93703

If you are called to become a Faith Community Nurse, please join us for our Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course.  We are approved by ANCC so all states honor the CNEs you receive.  Our diverse faculty of advanced degreed FCN receive a 95% rating in content and instructor effectiveness.   We'd love to you have you join us this fall.  Register at https://form.jotform.com/fcnntc/foundationsfall2023 .  If you have questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Faith Community Health Network is partnering to offer the Foundations for Faith Community Nursing for licensed registered nurses and a parallel Foundations for Health Ministry course for retired nurses (with inactive licenses) and faith community lay members. The course is six sessions held on Zoom from 8am – 5pm on Mondays and Tuesdays: October 16-17, 2023, October 30-31, 2023, and November 13-14, 2023 providing over 40 hours of supported instruction. Course cost includes four books and 40+ continuing education contact hours. Cost for the six days of training is $275 for residents of Linn, Benton or Lincoln Counties in Oregon and $325 for out-of-area residents. We will host an in-person reception from 6:30pm - 8:00pm on November 14, 2023 for those who can attend. This course is open to - and welcomes - all faith traditions. 

Looking for an interactive Foundations of Faith Community Nursing class from the comforts of home?  This might be the class for you!  Earn 36.5 Coninuting Education hours for nurses.

Join us for a reception to honor our recent Foundations of Faith Community Nursing graduates and newly graduated Health Ministers!