Certificate Course for Faith Community Nursing
The ‘Foundations in Parish Nursing’ certificate course through St. Peter’s Seminary https://www.stpetersseminary.ca/Our-Programs/Parish-Nursing/21 in London, Ontario, introduces fundamental concepts of Faith Community Nursing that meet the criteria of CAPNM. In addition, the course includes an intensive week-long online course, 'Foundations Plus,' available through the University of Dayton Virtual Learning Community.
Standards of Practice for Faith Community Nursing
The standards of practice for Faith Community Nurses (formerly Parish Nurses) by the Canadian Association for Parish Nursing Ministry (CAPNM) are intended for use along with all other standards that apply to registered nurses engaged in Parish Nursing. To practice safely and competently, nurses comply with professional standards, base their practice on relevant evidence, adhere to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, and continually acquire new competencies in their area of practice (CNA and CASN, 2004b) (The Canadian Association of Parish Nursing Ministry, 2021)
CNA Position Statement on Spirituality, Health, and Nursing Practice
The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) believes that spirituality is an integral dimension of an individual’s health (Canadian Nurses Association, 2010). Read the CNA Position Statement on Spirituality, Health, and Nursing Practice.