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Foundations in Parish Nursing
Program Outline:
An ecumenical educational and personal growth experience for registered nurses. It is designed to introduce fundamental concepts of the practice of parish nursing which has its basis in the Christian faith, and seeks health promotion with a preventative focus. The course is open to any Registered Nurse who is interested in integrating spirituality, health and wholeness into their nursing practice. This program meets the criteria of the Canadian Association for Parish Nursing Ministry (CAPNM) Standards of Practice and Core Competencies.
Course Objectives:
- Introduce participants to the foundations, tools and practical knowledge necessary to begin a parish nursing ministry
- Gain biblical, theological, historical and ethical perspectives on health-care issues
- Identify the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of personhood
- Acquire a basic understanding of leadership skills in pastoral and spiritual care, integrating nursing skills with them as a form of ministry
- Recognize the parish nurse’s role in assisting clients to achieve wellness while modeling self-care
- Develop a support system and relationships with other spiritually centered nurses to sustain parish nursing practices and for individual spiritual growth
Program Dates: July 9 - 16, 2010
Location: Holy Family Retreat House, Oxley, Ontario
Application Deadline: May 31, 2010
Location: Holy Family Retreat House, Oxley, Ontario
Application Deadline: May 31, 2010
For more information, please contact:
Michelle O'Rourke, RN MA, Program Coordinator: 1-866-483-2160 X7000261, morourke@rcec.london.on.ca
Catherine Leach, Administrative Assistant, 519-432-1824 ext.281, cleach4@uwo.ca
Catherine Leach, Administrative Assistant, 519-432-1824 ext.281, cleach4@uwo.ca
