UPCOMING FCNI WEBINArS

Growing Our Spirituality: Who Are We?

Presented by: Rev. Dr. Esther Brown, EdD, RN, FCN-BC, ThB
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 7 pm ET, 6 pm CT, 5 pm MT, 4 pm PT on Zoom

Description: This session will address the need to identify our spirituality through becoming more self aware. This will in turn help us, as FCN’s, assist our clients in faith communities.

Bio: Esther Brown is a nurse leader, career FCN, pastor, nurse faculty, and dean of her denominational seminary who has worked in health care and ministry. Her passion for people with health disparities led her to work in Community health for over 40 years. She continues practice in the community with FCNs experiencing burnout and regularly provides support and resources for the greater FCN community.

Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the activity, nurses will be able to:

• Describe who they are as spiritual being.
• Describe how awareness of their spiritual identity can be used to help others and develop nursing interventions to meet spiritual needs.

Registration:

CNE 1.0 ANCC contact hours.

$20 for FCNI members, $40 for non-members

Teen-Senior Connections: An Intergenerational Approach for Building Teen Resilience

Presented by: Marcia Davis, DNP, RN, CRNP-PC
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 6 pm to 7 pm Central Time on Zoom

Description: Faith Community Nurses face challenges in creating relationships among the generations. In the literature, resilience had been identified as a protective factor against the alarming rate of teen suicide in the US. This presentation describes a study to build teen resilience by using an intergenerational approach within a faith community. Outcomes reveal potential benefit for both young and old including other options for exploring intergenerational activities among a congregation.

Bio: Marcia Davis is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care. She received a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Nursing degree from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), a Nurse Practitioner Certificate from California State University at Long Beach (CSULB), and her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from the Azusa Pacific University. She has over 45 years of experience with children in inpatient and outpatient settings, private clinics, and school settings, and has been an Assistant Professor for over 12 years at Loma Linda University and at Azusa Pacific University.

Learning outcomes:

• Identify 2 benefits of using an intergenerational approach for building teen resilience.
• Identify 2 challenges and benefits of supporting intergenerational activities between youth and older adults.

Registration:

CNE 1.0 ANCC contact hours

$20 for Members; $40 for Nonmembers

Jewish Traditions and Rituals: Death and Dying

Presented by: Sharon Goldfarb, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Time: 6 pm to 7 pm Central Time on Zoom

Description: Participants will explore Jewish beliefs, the rich rituals and practices surrounding death within Jewish communities, ethical principles guiding end-of-life care, and insights for supporting Jewish individuals and families during times of bereavement. From the immediate post-death rituals to the enduring practices of mourning, FCNs will gain a nuanced understanding of Jewish perspectives on mortality and learn to navigate the terrain of death and grief within Jewish tradition.

Bio: Sharon Goldfarb, with over 35 years of dedicated service to vulnerable populations, is respected in the field of healthcare with addressing cultural and religious considerations in end-of-life care. Beginning as the clinical director of Harlem's first HIV clinic in 1993, she later extended her outreach to underserved groups, including those from diverse religious backgrounds. Her commitment to education and cultural sensitivity led her to Columbia University in addressing health disparities and promoting equity, particularly in end-of-life care practices. At UCSF School of Nursing, she continued her work by training future healthcare professionals to provide culturally sensitive care for individuals and families from diverse religious backgrounds during times of bereavement. Goldfarb is thought leader in addressing social determinants of health and health inequity, contributing to national initiatives, publications, presentations, and developing innovative tools tailored to promote cultural humility in healthcare delivery.

Learning outcomes:

• Identify 3 key rituals, customs, and ethical considerations surrounding death and dying within Jewish tradition.
• Describe 2 skills necessary to support end-of-life care decisions in accordance with Jewish ethical principles while fostering respectful and compassionate care.

Registration:

CNE 1.0 ANCC contact hours.

$20 for Members; $40 for Nonmembers