 |
|
|
President’s Passage |
Dear FCNI Members and Friends,
Spring! That time of renewal, fresh starts, new life. Bursting forth from the cold darkness of winter into light. This is a metaphor for the season of religious renewal we experience with Easter, Ramadan, and Passover. The time when our Christian, Muslim, and Jewish faith traditions converge in remembrance of our shared Abrahamic roots.
The faithful--Christians, Muslims, and Jews--honor the religious holidays with prayer, fasting, and doing good works.
- The season of Lent, from February 14-March 28 is a period of grieving which includes prayer, fasting, alms-giving (sacrifice); sacrifice often takes the form of abstinence of meat on Fridays during Lent or other sacrifices of time, talent, and treasure. Lent culminates in celebration that Jesus, the Christ, has risen on Easter Sunday (March 31, 2024). His sacrifice, once and for all, was necessary to save us from sin.
- Ramadan for those of the Islamic faith, occurs March 11-April 9, 2024. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, and Muslims around the world fast every day of this holy month by abstaining from eating and drinking (including water) from dawn until sunset. Ramadan is not only a commemoration of the Qur’an being revealed to the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him), but fasting is also observed to promote spiritual growth and awaken a greater compassion for those in need. Ramadan is a time marked by worship, spiritual reflection, sharing, and community (various internet sources).
- Passover for the Jewish people is April 22-30, 2024 (14-22 Nisan 5784) which remembers the liberation of the Jews from slavery in Egypt and the “passing over” of the destructive forces which spared the firstborn of the Israelites. April 22nd is the most important day of the Passover celebration, with the first Sedar dinner occurring after sundown. Foods of symbolic significance commemorating the Hebrews’ liberation are eaten, and prayers are performed. During the week of Passover, only matzo is consumed, allowing fasting from leavened bread.The matzo represents both the Hebrews’ suffering under bondage and the haste with which they left Egypt (Brittanica, 2024).
As we recognize the differences, and most importantly, the commonalities of our faith traditions. Let us come together during this time to pray fervently for: the end of oppression (racism, poverty, authoritarianism, slavery, human trafficking, and war), the end of global hunger and food insecurity, and solutions to the climate crisis. As Faith Community Nurses, let us pray for and take action to prevent discrimination, moderate peace, improve health equity, and increase access to healthcare for the underserved and under-resourced. We—our role—has been created for such a time as this.
Image Credit: Teodor Drobata
Mary Lynne
FCNI President
Scope and Standards of Faith Community Nursing 2024 - Open for Public Commentary
The Health Ministries Association (HMA) invites public commentary on the 4th edition revisions of the Scope and Standards of Faith Community Nursing 2024. The 30 day public commentary closes at midnight on April 18th.
Use this link to access the revisions and make your make comments. https://hmassoc.org/revision2024/
|
|
|
Upcoming FCNI Events & Registration |
Date: 10/19/2024
Time: 10 am to 3 pm Central Time on Zoom
Time-zone: (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
Teen-Senior Connections: An Intergenerational Approach for Building Teen Resilience Presented by: Marcia Davis, DNP, RN, CRNP-PC Description: Faith Community Nurses face challenges in creating relationships among the generations. In the literature, resilience had been identified as a protective factor against the alarming rate of teen suicide in the US. This presentation describes a study to build teen resilience by using an intergenerational approach within a faith community. Outcomes reveal potential benefit for both young and old including other options for exploring intergenerational activities among a congregation. Bio: Marcia Davis is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care. She received a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Nursing degree from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), a Nurse Practitioner Certificate from California State University at Long Beach (CSULB), and her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from the Azusa Pacific University. She has over 45 years of experience with children in inpatient and outpatient settings, private clinics, and school settings, and has been an Assistant Professor for over 12 years at Loma Linda University and at Azusa Pacific University. Learning outcomes:
Registration: CNE 1.0 ANCC contact hours $20 for Members; $40 for Nonmembers  |
CNE Webi for 2024- Save the Date Webinars (on Zoom)
|
|
Upcoming FREE 2024 events & Registration |
Free Inspirational Networking Events (registration required). Bring a friend. President’s Round Table Forum: from 6-7pm CT
Aspiring Authors Writing Space: from 11am to 1pm CT
Scholarly Article Discussion Hour: from 6-7pm CT
Member Orientation: from 5-6pm CT
Annual Membership Meeting
|
FCNI Events
Presenting Offer From: Widener University School of Nursing
Presenting By: Dr. Donna Callaghan, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, Professor
Starting Date: May 13, 2024
Closing Date: August 25, 2024
Time: 6 pm to 7 pm Central Time on Zoom
.png)
Widener University School of Nursing is offering the Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing’s Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Program for registered nurses who are interested in learning more about the specialty of faith community nursing and how to establish or enhance these ministries in their own faith communities (churches, mosques, synagogues).
The asynchronous 36.5 hour online program will open on May 13 and close August 25, 2024. Dr. Donna Callaghan, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, Professor of Nursing at Widener and certified Faith Community Nurse, will facilitate the program. The program consists of 15 modules that require from 1 – 4 hours to complete on a weekly basis. Registered nurses who complete the program will receive 36.5 PDC hours through Widener University School of Nursing, an ANCC-approved PDC provider.
PROGRAM DISCOUNTS!
1. The fee for the program is $400plus purchase of the participant guide (approx. $50).
2. New and renewing members of Faith Community Nurses International (FCNI) can receive a code to take the program at a 50% discount ($200).
3.Please email Donna Callaghan at drdonnarn@comcast.net for registration information.
“Social Determinants of Health for FCN Practice” Presented by: Cassandra Alexander, MAOM,BSN,RN and Naomi Myers, MA,RN
Learning outcomes:
Naomi Myers is a content expert in behavioral health/health administration and an Associate pastor. She earned a Bachelor degree in psychology and counseling, a Masters in ministry and counseling, and serves as a coordinator of health ministry, a Faith Community Nurse, and a Bible class teacher. Registration: CNE 1.0 ANCC contact hour |
FCNI Events
Aspiring Authors Artistic Space
New Dates for 2024! Presenting By: Mary Lynne ( FCNI President )  We will be setting aside sacred space in order to write. This is not a lecture or a presentation. It is not a continuing nursing education (CNE) event. The intent is to create creative artistic space, set aside the time, and establish the discipline to write. Maybe you have a devotional you would like to publish? Perhaps there is a scholarly manuscript that has been gathering dust on your desk? Could it be a book you're writing that needs some attention? Do you have a prayer you would like to write for the FCNI online prayer book? Any and all of these are perfect writing projects to bring! We will meet on Zoom for two hours for the first three months of 2024. The dates are Sunday, January 28th, and Saturday, February 17th, and March 23rdfrom 11am to 1pm CT. An FCNI Board Member will host the space. There is no cost, but you will need to register. Please note: There are 3 sessions, each with an individual Zoom link, so please use this link register for the first session: Please have: Free and open to members as well as non-members, however, registration is required. The Zoom link to attend will be sent to you following your registration. “LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Considerations for FCNs” Presented by: Andrea West, PhD, RN (retired)  Bio: After over 20 years working in nursing education, Dr. West served for 2 years as Director of Curriculum and Research at the International Parish Nurse Resource Center in St. Louis, MO. She participated in developing the Faith Community Nursing Association of Oklahoma, was active in the Rocky Mountain Parish Nurse Ministry organization in Colorado, and served on the teaching faculty for the Foundations in Faith Community Nursing curriculum in both in Oklahoma and Colorado. She is a founding member of Faith Community Nurses International and member and officer of the Lutheran Faith Community Nursing Association. Learning outcomes: |
“Evidence-based Practice and the FCN Part I: Inspiring a Spirit of Inquiry to Solve Practice Problems”
Presented by: Mary Lynne Knighten, DNP, RN, NEA-BC  This is the first of two webinars designed to enable faith community nurses to use evidence-based practice (EBP) in their ministry. The focus will be on inspiring a sense of inquiry to identify practice and/or patient problems and addressing those problems with evidence to improve care. EBP competencies will be presented, along with skill development for the following: writing a searchable PICO question to drive the literature search for research that is ready for translation to practice (including patient/ population, intervention, comparison, and outcomes Learning outcomes: Registration: CNE 1.0 ANCC : ANCC contact hours are pending from Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. |
|
FCNI Opportunities |
Read Our Online Journal
| Not a Member Yet?
| Join a Committee! We are currently looking for additional members to join us on committees!
Help shape the future of FCNI and learn new skills! Email us at: contact@fcninternational.org | 
Incorporate the FCN Position Statements into Your Practice!
FCN Position Statements are offered by the Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing |
%20Western%20Kentucky%20University.png "fcni logo")
|
.png)
Suggested Reading
The Future of Nursing 2020-2030 Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity (2021)The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity explores how nurses can work to reduce health disparities and promote equity, while keeping costs at bay, utilizing technology, and maintaining patient and family-focused care into 2030. This work builds on the foundation set out by The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health (2011) report.
https://www.nap.edu/catalog/25982/the-future-of-nursing-2020-2030-charting-a-path-to | Other Recommended Reading
A comprehensive report published this month by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine strengthens the case for primary care as the foundation of the U.S. health care system. It also makes policy recommendations that reinforce several of the AAFP’s long-standing advocacy positions.
https://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20210504nasemreport.html |
Updated: 08/08/2023
Visit us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/FaithCommunityNursesInternational/
Please contact us with any website recommendations or corrections at: contact@fcninternational.org
©FCNI