Parish Nurse Ministries

4TH ANNUAL UNITED METHODIST PARISH NURSE RETREAT -- 2012
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
 
When: August 24th from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. and August 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
 
Where: The Chiara Center in Springfield, IL
 
This retreat is an advanced educational opportunity designed for United Methodist Parish Nurses who have attended a Parish Nurse Basic Preparation/Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course. Parish Nurses of other faiths and RNs and LPNs interested in faith-based health care related to a local church are welcome to attend. Contact hours will be awarded for this educational activity.
 
Session Highlights:
  • Emotional and Spiritual Care for Victims of Disasters
  • Disability Awareness and Resources for Faith Communities
  • Assessing and Improving Balance in Older Adults
  • The Use of Complementary Medicine Modalities in Parish Nurse Practice
  • Introduction to Sign Chi Do -- The Art of Moving Prayer
  • Blessing Our Ministries Worship Service
Registeration fee per person is $95.00. Overnight accomodations at the Chiara Center (double occupancy) and 3 meals are included.
Commuter registration fee is $60.00.
 
Online registration begins June 15th at www.igrc.org/parishnurse2012
Registration deadline is August 3rd.
 
For further information contact Christy Blickensderfer at cblickensderfer@igrc.org