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CHURCH
NURSE EDUCATION PROGRAM
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A Basic Preparation Course
for Church Nurses
The Congregational Wellness Division of The McFarland Institute
offers the Church Nurse Education Program (or CNEP) endorsed by
the International Parish Nurse Resource Center, St. Louis,
Missouri.
The American Nurses Association has recognized parish nursing
(church nursing)
as a specialty in nursing.
THE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this program, the participant
will:
- Embrace
the integration of faith and health as central to the church
nurse role.
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Demonstrate the knowledge, attitude, and skills to practice as
a novice church nurse.
- Value a
peer system of support.
- Be able to identify a network for continuing development and
support.
- Make a
personal commitment to continued spiritual formation so as to
more effectively perform the church nurse role.
THE VIEW
Participants in CNEP should come prepared to spend
time…
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Reflecting on
your vocation as a nurse.
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Sharing your
faith with others.
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Praying,
singing, and rejoicing!
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Stretching your understanding of faith and nursing.
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Enjoying an
informal, retreat-like atmosphere.
THE SCHEDULE
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Daily sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude
at 5:00 p.m.
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A continental breakfast is served each morning.
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Lunch is served daily.
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Prayer and devotion begins and end each day and
is led by a participant.
THE COMMENCEMENT
The service is usually held in the late
afternoon on the last day of class, about 5:00 p.m. It is
followed by a short reception for the participants and their
families and friends. The class will select one of its’ peers
to issue a challenge to the graduating class. Class members
will also offer input in developing a class vow as they commit
themselves to this ministry during the commencement exercise.
THE
CONTENT
The
Role of the Congregation in Health, Healing and Wholeness.
- The Role
of the Congregation in Health, Healing and Wholeness.
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Theology of
Health
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History of
Parish Nursing
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Philosophy of
Parish Nursing
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Functions of
the Parish Nurse
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Models of
Parish Nursing
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Assessment:
Individual, Family, Congregation & Community
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Accountability and Documentation
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Ethics in
Church Nursing
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Legal
Considerations for Church Nurses
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Functioning
With a Ministerial Team and Congregations
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Grief & Loss
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Prayer,
Sacraments & Healing
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Worship
Leadership
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Health
Promotion and Maintenance
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Grant Writing
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Self-Care for
the Church Nurse
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Getting
Started
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CHURCH
NURSE EDUCATION PROGRAM-2004
SCHEDULE
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Classes are usually 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
daily
Fall Class
● CNEP-12
September 13-17, 2004 (Deadline to register – August 30)
Holy Angels Conference Center
3500 St. Claude
New Orleans, LA
Spring
Class ● CNEP-13
March 10, 11, 12, 18, & 19, 2005 (Deadline to register –
February 21)
Holy Angels Conference Center
3500 St. Claude
New Orleans, LA
Fall Class
● CNEP-14
September 12 - 16, 2005 (Deadline to register – August 29)
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
3939 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, LA
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CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
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The McFarland
Institute is approved to offer continuing education units for
registered nurses through the Louisiana State Nurses
Association. In addition to these scheduled activities, special
CEU offerings may be offered throughout the year as
needed/requested.
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ACTIVITY |
CEUs |
WHEN |
COST |
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Quarterly Church Nurse
Meetings |
1 |
March, June, September
and December
1st Wednesday at 12:30 PM and 1st Saturday at 9 AM |
Free
Open only to
nurses in the network |
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Health Cabinet Retreat
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1 |
Annually in April
Saturday, all day |
Free to nurses
in the network
$25 for others |
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Church Nurse Retreat
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1 |
Annually in October
Two overnights |
Event price varies for
nurses in and out
of the network. |
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Church Nurse Education
Program |
35 |
Spring, usually March
Summer, usually June
Fall, usually September
5 full days |
$150 for Orleans,
Jefferson, St. Bernard,
St. Tammany and Plaquemine.
$500 for nurses who reside outside these parishes. |
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