Foundations of Faith Community Nursing
This course is a multi-part offering that provides the foundational education necessary to prepare state-licensed RNs to enter the practice faith community nurse ministry in their respective congregation or faith community. The course is open to people of all faiths and religions.
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing is a collaborative course offering of Sanford Health and Augustana University. It is based on the curriculum developed through the Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing, which curriculum is owned by the Spiritual Care Association, 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 900 New York, NY 10018.
Location:
Sanford Faith Community Nursing Center, located within Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
909 W. 33rd Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Date(s):
September 11 & 12, 2025 – In-person 2-day retreat session
September 13 - October 23, 2025 – virtual learning modules (asynchronous)
October 24, 2025 – Final in-person, 1 day session
*All course components are available virtually for those at greater geographical distance.
Time(s): 9:00am
*This is a multiday course, with different start and end times, depending on the day
Must apply here.
*Registration deadline: August 29, 2025
Instructors will contact you after review of your application, prior to full registration.
Pricing: $400 (registration closes two days prior to course start date)
*Full refunds, minus a $25.00, will be given for cancellations within 15 days prior to the start date.
Sanford Health is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This course is 40.0 ANCC Contact Hours
Sanford Health, the provider of this educational activity and responsible party for the adherence to ANCC criteria, has worked together with joint provider, Augustana University to design, implement, and evaluate this activity.