The
Canadian Association for Parish Nursing Ministry
The
Canadian Association for Parish Nursing Ministry
CAPNM
PARISH
NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS/COURSES AND WEBSITES IN CANADA
A
resource provided by the Canadian Association for Parish Nursing Ministry
Compiled by Dr. Lynda Miller for the Education Committee in May 2009.
Changes in the listings may be made by contacting
lynda.miller@shaw.ca
IMPORTANT!
Please Note:
DISTANCE DELIVERY COURSES
Certificate in Spirituality: www.stfx.ca/academic/continuinged/Ministry-spirituality.html
Diploma in Assisted Living: Human Care & Community http://www.stfx.ca/academic/continuinged/AssistedLiving.html
| Program/Course: | Parish Nursing Certificate Program (All courses offered using distance delivery through web-based course management system) |
| Partners: | Concordia University College of Alberta |
| Dates: | Yearly (September – April) |
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Description: |
three 3-credit courses: PN 302 - Team Ministry (2010/2011 academic year); PN 375 - Christian Doctrine (2010/2011 academic year) PN 485 -Parish Nursing (SEP to DEC, 2009); |
| Cost: | Per course in 2008/2009 $750.00 tuition & $42.00 facility/technology fee/processing fees (plus texts): see http://www.concordia.ab.ca/current/feeschedule.php for 2009/2010 information |
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Contact:
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Dr.
1-866-479-5200 x 348 1-780-479-9348 Email: paul.schoepp@concordia.ab.ca Website: http://www.concordia.ab.ca/programs/churchworkprograms.php#parishnurseprogram |
| Program/Course: | Faith Community Nursing Course On-Line |
| Partners: |
Nebraska Methodist College Methodist Hospital System (Affiliate) International Parish Nurse Resource Center (St. Louis, MO) Dr. Lynda W. Miller (Canadian Content Specialist and Mentor) |
| Dates: | TBA -- Possible new course offering in Summer 2010 |
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Description: |
Course to be revised after release of new IPNRC Core Curriculum in Fall 2009. Faculty involved include both Health Ministry and Nursing faculty in the US & Canada: Dr. Susan Ward, Dan Johnston, and Dr. Lynda Miller. Contact hours are 30 (continuing education units). |
| Cost: | TBA |
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Contact:
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Website: http://www.methodistcollege.edu/conted/ceofferings/parishnursing.htm For specific questions about the course, contact Professor Susan Ward at 1-402-354-7063 or sward@methodistcollege.edu or Dr. Lynda Miller at lynda.miller@shaw.ca |
| Program/Course: | Parish Nursing I (Basic) and II (Advanced Concepts) |
| Partners: | University of Winnipeg Faculty of Theology |
| Dates: | Course offerings are listed on website (http://theology.uwinnipeg.ca) |
| Description: | Based on the IPNRC curriculum. PN I and PN II are each a 3 credit-hour course. 6-month practicum follows PN I, 9 credit-hours |
| Cost: | Fees are listed on website (http://theology.uwinnipeg.ca) |
| Contact: | Office of the
Registrar University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9 Tel: 204-786-9857 Email: Instructor Angela Clifton a.clifton@ns.sympatico.ca 902-527-2739 (in Nova Scotia) |
ON-SITE PROGRAMS/COURSES LISTED BY PROVINCE
Alberta, Saskatchewan,
Manitoba, Ontario, New
Brunswick
| Site: | Edmonton, AB |
| Program/Course: | Nursing 498: Introduction to Parish Nursing |
| Partners: | University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing |
| Dates: | 2009 - 2010 |
| Description: | 3 credits in a one-week intensive format; basic introductory course; followed by 9 month practicum |
| Cost: | approximately $700 plus books |
| Contact: | Joanne Olson, RN, PhD Faculty of Nursing, 3rd Floor, Clinical Sciences Building University of Alberta Edmonton, AB T6G 2G3 Tel: 780-492-6252 Email: Joanne.olson@ualberta.ca |
| Site: | Edmonton, AB |
| Program/Course: | Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) for Parish Nurses |
| Partners: | University of Alberta & Stollery Children’s Hospitals, Spiritual Care and Cultural Services |
| Dates: | To be determined by enrollment |
| Description: | 16 hours a week over 30 weeks; one Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit, recognized by the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education (CAPPE/ACPEP) |
| Cost: | $800 plus texts |
| Contact: | Margaret Clark (Tel:
780-407-1961) D.Min., CAPPE/ACPEP, Teaching Supervisor, CPE University of Alberta & Stollery Children’s Hospitals, Spiritual Care and Cultural Services Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7 Fax: 780-407-3462 Email: Margaret.Clark@capitalhealth.ca |
| Site: | Saskatoon, SK |
| Program/Course: | Parish Nursing Education: Promoting Congregational Health, Healing and Wholeness in the 21st Century |
| Partners: |
Lutheran Seminary in
Saskatoon; InterChurch Health Ministries; 3 partnering congregations |
| Dates: | 4 weekends: Sept 11-12 / 25-26; Oct 16-17; Nov 6-7, 2009 |
| Description: | IPNRC curriculum presented in 3 levels; open to registered nurses, clergy, and health ministry committees |
| Cost: | $600 (partnering church) per Level or $300 (individual RN ) Level 1 |
| Contact: | Mary Tyler, PN Tel: 306-374-3175 Email: dave.tyler@shaw.ca or Rev. Harold Hesje Tel: 306- 652-4524 Email: hevhesje@sastel.net |
| Site: | Winnipeg, MB |
| Program/Course: | Master of Arts in Theology with a specialty in Parish Nursing |
| Partners: | University of Winnipeg Faculty of Theology |
| Dates: | Course offerings are listed on website (http://theology.uwinnipeg.ca) |
| Description: | On website (http://theology.uwinnipeg.ca) |
| Cost: | Fees are listed on website (http://theology.uwinnipeg.ca) |
| Contact: |
Office of the
Registrar University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9 Tel: 204-786-9857 Email: Instructor Angela Clifton 902-527-2739 (in Nova Scotia) a.clifton@ns.sympatico.ca |
| Site: | Toronto, ON |
| Program/Course: | Parish Nursing Education: Promoting Congregational Health, Healing and Wholeness in the 21st Century |
| Partners: | InterChurch Health Ministries (ICHM), Emmanuel College (Victoria University in the University of Toronto), International Parish Nurse Resource Center (IPNRC), 65 congregations |
| Dates: |
Annually, 6 Saturdays, beginning the first Saturday after
Thanksgiving 2010: October 16, 23, 30 & November 6, 13, 20 |
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Description/ Comments: | IPNRC curriculum presented in 3 concurrent levels; Practicum of six months (100 hours) following each of Levels 1 and 2 classroom content; open to registered nurses, clergy, and congregational members interested in health ministry |
| Cost: | $650 annual fee for partnership congregation; $350 registration for parish nurse candidates (per Level), $101 registration for clergy and parishioners (per Level), $500 for independent parish nurse candidates in Level 1 |
| Contact: |
InterChurch
Health Ministries
1-888-433-9422 |
| Site: | Toronto, ON |
| Program/Course: | Diploma in Community and Health Ministries |
| Partners: | Emmanuel College (Victoria University at University of Toronto), InterChurch Health Ministries (ICHM) |
| Dates: | See website for program outline www.vicu.utoronto.ca |
| Description: | 10 course on-site program to enhance, but not replace, the ICHM parish nursing education program (described above); undergraduate degree required |
| Cost: | See website |
| Contact: |
Wanda Chin, Registrar
Emmanuel College Website: www.vicu.utoronto.ca |
| Site: | Hamilton, ON |
| Program/Course: | Parish Nursing Institute |
| Partners: | McMaster Divinity College |
| Dates: | Please note: the former Parish Nursing Institute has been discontinued indefinitely |
| Site: | Hamilton, ON |
| Program/Course: |
Certificate in Christian Studies (may be focused on aspects of Parish Nursing Ministry) Also offered: Master of Theological Studies and Master of Divinity |
| Partners: | McMaster Divinity College |
| Dates: | See website for course listings www.macdiv.ca |
| Description: |
Certification in Christian Studies.
10 credit courses offered in addition to the 8-day Parish Nurse
Institute (described above); (no undergraduate degree required) Graduate Studies (3 or 4 year Bachelor degree required): Master of Theological Studies (2 years), Master of Divinity (3 years) |
| Cost: |
$424.20/ course – Canadian residents $724.20/ course – international students |
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Contact:
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Recruiting Department McMaster Divinity College Tel: 905-525-9140 x 24401 Email: divinity@mcmaster.ca Website: www.macdiv.ca |
| Site: | Waterloo, ON |
| Program/Course: | Parish Nursing Education: Promoting Congregational Health, Healing and Wholeness in the 21st Century |
| Partners: | InterChurch Health Ministries (ICHM), Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, Wilfred Laurier University at International Parish Nurse Resource Center (IPNRC), 65 congregations |
| Dates: | 2010: Jan. 29, 30; Feb. 19, 20; March 5, 6 & 26, 27 |
| Description: | IPNRC curriculum presented in 3 concurrent levels; Practicum of six months (100 hours) following each of Levels 1 and 2 classroom content; open to registered nurses, clergy, and congregational members interested in health ministry. Only Level 1 will be held in 2009. |
| Cost: | $650 annual fee for partnership congregation; $350 registration for parish nurse candidates (per Level), $101 registration for clergy and parishioners (per Level), $500 for independent parish nurse candidates in Level 1 |
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Contact:
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interChurch Health Ministries Tel: 905-841-7619 or 1-888-433-9422 Email: info@ichm.ca Website: www.ichm.ca |
| Site: | London, ON |
| Program/Course: | Foundations in Parish Nursing: An ecumenical, eight-day intensive educational and personal growth experience for registered nurses. Pre and post assignments are included. |
| Partners: | St. Peter's Institute for Catholic Formation, London, Ontario & St. Joseph's Health Care Society |
| Dates: | July 9-16, 2010 |
| Description: |
This multidimensional program introduces basic concepts of the
practice of parish nursing and is focused on practical application.
Professional standards and core competencies are addressed. Follow-up includes developing a support system and relationships with other spiritually centred nurses in order to sustain a parish nursing practice and individual spiritual growth. |
| Cost: | $1,350.00. Fee includes meals, program materials and accommodation at the Holy Family Retreat House, Oxley, ON. |
| Contact: | Michelle O'Rourke RN MA, Program Coordinator at 1-866-483-2160 ext. 7000261 or morourke@rcec.london.on.ca |
| Site: | Classes rotate to several participants’ cities |
| Program/Course: | Parish Nursing Education: Promoting Congregational Health, Healing and Wholeness in the 21st Century |
| Partners: | Minimum of six partnering churches, several denominations |
| Dates: | Fall 2009 (Level 1) |
| Description: | Course presented in three levels. Level 1 and Level 2, each followed by 6 month practicum (100 hours) with a PN mentor; based on IPNRC and ICHM community development model. Participants include RNs, clergy, and parishioners. |
| Cost: | $600 per church per year (or Level) and $40 per participant |
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Contact:
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Sr.
Ernestine LaPlante
Nancy Wiggins Theological Coordinator or Acting Education Coordinator 2144 Rue Vallee Lourdes Cole’s Island, NB Tel: 506-362-2975 Bathurst, NB E2A 4R9 Email: nwiggins@nbnet.nb.ca Tel: 506-548-8505 Fax: 506-547-8324 Email: ernlapl@nb.sympatico.ca |
Last updated:
Wednesday February 24, 2010
For
more information on Parish Nursing or for comments please e-mail:
parishnursing@capnm.ca