Wisconsin Faith Community Nurses Coalition

VISION

Unite faith community nurses to nurture the professional development and practice of faith community nursing within Wisconsin.

MISSION

To communicate a caring presence locally, regionally, and statewide while preserving, supporting, and advancing the professional practice of faith community nursing.

MEMBERSHIP

WFCNC members are WNA members who are practicing faith community nurses or are interested in this specialty. WFCNC Friends are nurses or others interested in faith community nursing who are not WNA members. Friends are encouraged to interact with the WFCNC.

RECENT MEETINGS

The format of the Wisconsin Faith Community Nurse Coalition monthly meetings (ZOOM calls) recently changed.  We still meet via ZOOM (or phone) on the first Monday of the month, but we begin each meeting with a READI (“READI: Resources, Education, Assessment, Development and Issues”) presentation.  This is a 15-20 minute presentation on a specific topic, followed by general updates and news related to FCN education and practice.  At this time, CNE credit is not offered for presentations provided during the monthly meetings, but if there is interest, this can be explored.

Our meeting calendar for 2021 is below.  Resources shared, if available, will be posted after the meeting date.

January 4, 2021: Laughter and Joy

February 1, 2021: Reuniting the Community

Readi Reunion

Reflection

Overview of the Church Size Theory

March 1, 2021: Care of the Spirit (what you need to know in time of a pandemic)

April 5, 2021: Care of the Mind (what you need to know in time of a pandemic)

Mental Health During COVID

May 3, 2021:  Care of the Body (what you need to know in time of a pandemic)

Our Body Needs to Stay Healthy

Body Mind Spirit Triangle

June 7, 2021 Fun in the Sun! (Low-Cost Games, a Bubble Recipe, and Safety too … related to sunscreen, mosquito spray, and picnics)

Summer Fun in the Sun Quiz

Summer Fun Recipes and Games for READI

July 5, 2021 – Bible School, Camps, and Other Summer Activities

August 2, 2021 – Really? … Back to School? (emotions from preschool to college)

September 13, 2021 (*week later due to Labor Day)

October 4, 2021

November 1, 2021

December 6, 2021

FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH COMMUNITY NURSING COURSE

WFCNC MIG members serve as faculty for this course for nurses interested in becoming or currently serving as Faith Community Nurses.

Learn more about this course and register today.


Important Links and Resources

Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing
Faith Community Nursing Professional Organizations