Basic Preparation for Faith Community Nurses

February 7-9 and March 7-9, 2010
Franciscan Renewal Center
5802 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Cost: $400 includes materials, textbook, meals, snacks, and contact hours

Basic Preparation Course for Faith Community Nurses

Based on comprehensive, interactive, and interfaith curriculum developed through the International Parish Nurse Resource Center (IPNRC) Wehrli Center, 475 East Lockwood Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63119. www.parishnurses.org
Duet is approved by the IPNRC to offer the standardized curriculum
Only classroom-based program in Arizona and much of the Southwest
Teaches experienced RNs how to provide holistic health care to members of a faith community
Contact hours are provided
Offered in the Spring each year in two parts, four weeks apart – total of six days

Content includes:

Theology of healing and the faith community’s role in spiritual assessment and caregiving
Parish/faith community nurse’s role in worship and prayer
Roles of a parish/faith-community nurse
Developing a faith-based health and wellness program
Legal, ethical and scope of practice issues
Community assessment and resources
Health promotion and wellness
Self-nurturing and boundary setting strategies
Grief counseling and bereavement support
Family violence
Dedication service at the end of the course