The Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing launched its first-ever online social media and knowledge sharing platform at the 2016 Westberg Symposium in Skokie, Illinois.
Currently, there are more than 1,600 nurses using the site to discuss health topics ranging from diabetes to heart disease and everything in between. Over 90 groups focusing on denomination, location, or general interest topics have been formed since its launch.
As a leader in faith community nurse education, consultation and research, the mission of the Westberg Institute is to promote the development of high quality outcomes-based FCN practice as part of an overall health ministry program.
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About Faith Community Nursing
Parish nursing is a growing specialty practice of professional nursing that is recognized by the American Nursing Association as faith community nursing. It is also a ministry that is embraced by many different religions and Christian denominations as well as other faith traditions. To better understand the foundation of this ministry, view the Philosophy, Root Assumption, and Strategic Vision.
As a nursing specialty, there are specific qualifications for those entering faith community nursing. A complete outline is listed below. The person must be a registered nurse with a current license or a student in a baccalaureate nursing education program. The person must also have at least 2-5 years of experience where skills have been developed for health assessment and problem-solving.
Becoming a Faith Community Nurse
Training specifically designed for health ministry is necessary to understand the focus and tasks of the ministry. Courses are available in many locations throughout the US and in several countries on five continents. Foundations of Faith Community Nursing courses are offered in a variety of formats including weekly classes, on-line courses, retreat settings, and combinations of independent study and class work. Some offer continuing nursing education contact hours. Others are taught for University credit at both the BSN and MSN Levels.
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Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Curriculum: Participant Guide 2019
PFoundations of Faith Community Nursing is a comprehensive curriculum preparing licensed registered nurses for the specialized practice of professional nursing focused on intentional care of the spirit as well as promotion of whole-person health and preventing or minimizing illness.
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