July 7, 2022 — Are you a nurse who is interested in learning more about how to care for the spiritual needs of patients? The Faith Community Nursing course will educate you on how to provide holistic health services that address the needs of the mind, body and spirit.
Lee Health’s “Foundations of Faith Community Nursing,” is an evidence-based program designed to bridge two disciplines, nursing and ministry. The course is not limited to Lee Health nurses; it is open to any registered nurse with an active nursing license.
“This was such a meaningful course for me. I took it more than 20 years ago and, since then, have been the nurse to call when you need a resource in my faith community,” said Nancy Roberts, parish nurse with Lee Health’s Spiritual Services Department. “Faith community nursing allows me to wield my passion for helping people understand what is troubling them, listen to their needs and offer compassion, knowledge and prayer.”
The program counts as 36 contact hours accredited through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and costs $425 to attend. The cost of the course covers all program materials, a certificate, pin and daily lunches.
The course will be held at St. Hilary’s Episcopal Church, located at 5011 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers. The program dates are as follows:
- August 5-7
- August 12-14
You can register online at www.leehealth.org/classes.asp. Click on Foundations of Faith Community Nursing to sign-up. The deadline for registration is July 21.
For more information, please contact Barbara Kilbride at 239-343-5182 or Barbara.Kilbride@leehealth.org.
About Lee Health
Since the opening of the first hospital in 1916, Lee Health has been a health care leader in Southwest Florida, constantly evolving to meet the needs of the community. A non-profit, integrated health care services organization, Lee Health is committed to the well-being of every individual served, focused on healthy living and maintaining good health. Staffed by caring people, inspiring health, services are conveniently located throughout the community in four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, outpatient centers, walk-in medical centers, primary care and specialty physician practices and other services across the continuum of care. Learn more at www.LeeHealth.org.