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Basic Preparation Courses
Carroll College
Parish Nurse Center 35 Hour Preparation Course
for Parish Nurses
Outline for
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The next Parish Nurse/Faith Community Nurse
Basic Preparation Course will be held in
Cheyenne, Wyoming
June
15-19, 2008.
(click here for brochure)
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Health Ministry Tools Completion of this course includes out-of-class, self-paced and/or cluster group activities to meet the 35-contact hours for RNs. For more information, contact Carol Peterson, Wyoming Health Council at (307) 632-3640 or email her at carol@wyhc.org. or Cynthia Gustafson at (406) 447-5494 or e-mail cgustafs@carroll.edu. |
The International Parish Nurse Resource Center maintains a list of the Basic Parish Nurse Preparation Courses that use the endorsed curriculum. These courses can be found throughout the United States and are listed on their web page. A good way to get started in parish nursing is to take a preparation course.
In the northwest area of the United States, Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries also conducts periodic Basic Parish Nurse Preparation Courses.
Preparation for Coordinators
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| The Basic Parish Nurse Coordinator Preparation Course is a 35-hour course that is offered at the International Parish Nurse Resource Center, The Parish Nurse Center at Concordia College, Moorhead, MN and at Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries, Portland, OR. The course covers the following topics: | ||
| Role of the Parish Nurse Coordinator Infrastructure for Parish Nurse Programs Accountability Working with Churches Orientation of the Parish Nurse Current Issues in Health Care Documentation |
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Resource Management Grant Writing Budgeting Planning for the Ongoing Development of the Parish Nurse Self Care for the Parish Nurse Coordinator Spiritual Development for the Parish Nurse Coordinator |
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| Courses Sponsored by the International Parish Nurse Resource Center | ||
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| For information on these courses, contact the International Parish Nurse Center, 475 E. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63119, 314/918-2559, www.parishnurses.org | ||
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| Courses Sponsored by the Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries | ||
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| For information on these courses, contact Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries, 2801 N. Grantenbein Ave., Room 1072, Portland, OR 97227, 503-413-4920, www.parishnurseministries.com | ||
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The International Parish Nurse Resource Center also maintains a listing of the endorsed curriculum for Parish Nurse Coordinators. This course is very helpful for parish nurses who coordinate the efforts of a group of parish nurses for a health care institution such as a hospital.
In the northwest area of the United States, Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries conducts periodic parish nurse coordinator courses. Also, the Puget Sound Parish Nurse Ministries out of Everett, WA conducts periodic coordinator courses. Contact the Director, Carol Story at carolms@msn.com
Local
Conferences, Workshops, & Seminars
The Women To Women Project invites rural women living with chronic diseases such as rheumatic conditions, multiple sclerosis or heart disease to participate in the third phase of an exciting study which uses computers to deliver social support and health education. Forty women are randomly assigned to one of two groups of 20 each. One group participates in a computer support group and accesses health information on the World Wide Web (WWW), with periodic input from content experts. One group does not use computers but provides important health related data. All groups participate in a telephone interview and complete three written questionnaires during the six-month (24-week) study. Participants need to be between the ages of 35-65 and preferably not employed outside the home. They must live in a small town or on a ranch or farm 25 miles outside a town of 12,500 or more in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho, Nebraska, eastern Washington or eastern Oregon. They must have a telephone in their home or be able to connect to the Internet in another manner. They must also have basic knowledge of and be physically able to use a computer (not necessary to have a computer). They must be willing to participate in all aspects of the project over six months. Two phases of the WTW project have been completed in the past 10 years, and during that time over 500 rural women participants have been helped to more successfully adapt to long-term illness in the face of limited access to health information and services. Women who are interested should call toll-free, 1-888-375-1317, at Montana State University, College of Nursing, or email scudney@montana.edu. |
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Spiritual Issues in Chronic Illness & Disability June 9 - 13, 2008 This interdisciplinary course explores the spiritual issues faced by the individual, family, congregations and communities living with chronic illness and disability. Particular attention will be given to the concerns of professional caregivers and the church seeking to provide effective ministry. The course will proceed with a lens toward a hospitality of embodiment taking care to address spiritual issues for the "disabled" of body and the "disabled" of acceptance. the social and personal construction of meaning within the experience of chronic illness and disability, as well as cultural dynamics and ethical issues will provide an overarching course framework. The disciplines of practical theology, nursing, social and human sciences will inform our discussion, drawing up resources from the Bible, Christian tradition and the experiences of classmates. Classes meet all day on the Chicago campus. Advance preparation is required and a final project is submitted after the class. Cost is $960 summer tuition ($320/credit hour). Campus housing is available. Deadline for registration is April 1, 2008. To request an application contact Seminary Admissions at 800-964-0101 or semadmissions@northpark.edu. for more information on the classes contact Dr. Mary Chase-Ziolek at 773-244-6201 or mchase-ziolek@northpark.edu. |
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The Healing Power
of Gratitude
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Duke
University Summer Research Workshops These workshops, presented by Duke's Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health, compress a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship into five days, and are the only place in the world where specific training on how to conduct research on religion, spirituality and health can be obtained from people who have been active in the field for nearly 25 years. For information log on to www.dukespiritualityandhealth.org/education/summer-research/. All questions about the workshop should be directed to Harold G. Koenig (koenig@geri.duke.edu). |
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The International Parish Nurse Resource Center 22nd Annual Westberg Parish
Nurse Symposium September 12-14, 2008 Click here for more information. |
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Living Well! October 2-4, 2008 The theme, "The Body Language of Faith," will be explored from many angles, with a central scriptural focus on "bones, breath and blessings" based on Ezekiel 37, and will lift up the common interest in health and human care ministry, and celebrate our diversity of disciplines, interests and experiences. Click here for more information. |
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Masters Programs
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| North Park Theological Seminary | ||
| Educational Programs in Faith and Health: A learning opportunity to integrate issues of faith and health for pastors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, physicians, and other health professionals. | ||
North Park now offers an online option for completing the Faith and Health Certificate and offers periodic mission trips with a community health focus to Latin America and Africa. |
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Updated: May 27,
2008
By: Parish Nurse Center Administrator