Parish Nursing Program - Education

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Parish Nurse Education

A Parish Nurse is a registered nurse. The following educational programs have been endorsed by the LC-MS Board for Higher Education and LC-MS Health Ministries. They are conveniently located for the parish nurse within the NID.

Parish Nurse/Distance Learning Program: The Parish Nurse/Distance Learning Program is offered through Concordia University Wisconsin. This four module program offers continuing education units for each module(a total of 250 CEUs) and a Certificate of Completion upon completion of the entire program.
- The course if offered through Concordia University Wisconsin, but it is taken within the individual congregation. A mentor is assigned to work with the individual parish nurse throughout the program.

Introduction to the Concept and Practice of Parish Nursing is a four day intensive program offered on the campus of Concordia University Wisconsin. It is offered as an introduction to parish nursing. It is approved for 29.5 CEUs but does not offer a certificate of completion. Nurses wishing to receive an overview of parish nursing may want to consider this option.

Theology of Health and Healing (module 2) of the Parish Nurse/Distance Learning Program can be taken by parish nurses who have completed a parish nurse preparation program not affiliated with the LC-MS. This module will provide the theological foundation and practical applications essential to the parish nurse wishing to have a solid foundation for Spiritual care. The parish nurse will also have the opportunity for personal Spiritual growth through the exercises included in this module. Upon completion of this module, the participant will receive 45.8 CEUs.

Certified Lay Minister is an option available through Concordia University Wisconsin for parish nurses who have completed the Parish Nurse Distance Learning Program. Successful completion of this option qualifies the parish nurse to be rostered as a "Minister of Religion – Commissioned." Their particular area of practice will be parish nursing. For more information, contact Dr. Albert Garcia, Director of Lay Ministry at 262-243-5700.

Parish Nurse Education:
Concordia Mequon, WI, Parish Nurse Program - 1-414-243-4233
Concordia Ann Arbor, MI, Parish Nurse Program - 1-734-995-7300

Basic preparation & continuing education
Concordia, Portland, OR – 1-503-288-9371
Valparaiso, Valparaiso, IN – 1-219-465-7829
International Parish Nurse Resource Center – 1-800-556-5368 for a complete listing of programs