Foundations of Faith Community Nursing

The Foundations of Faith Community Nursing (Foundations of FCN) course is offered as a hybrid course consisting of in-person, Webex and online modules using Canvas through Augustana University continuing education. 

There will be a fully online option for those unable to travel, please use the provided contact email address to inquire further about this option.

• The course will begin with a 2-day in-person event across Augustana's campus at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (home of the Sanford Faith Community Nursing Center) on Thursday, Sept. 11, and Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, as well as a virtual option at that time. A final day wrap up and commissioning event will be held on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at the end of the 6-week course. The course will be online between those dates.

$400 | Includes Foundation of FCN Text and meals throughout the in-person course days

• Registered nurse with a current, unencumbered license. 
• Have at least 2-5 years of nursing experience with developed skills in health assessment and problem solving.  
• Desire or call to learn and grow in your personal faith as you minister to others through whole-person health care. 
• Bachelor’s degree recommended, but not required
• A letter of support from your current pastor, priest or faith community/agency leader. 

Click on the “Apply Now” link to complete a brief course application. Once your application and letter of support have been reviewed, faculty will contact you to complete course payment. Ask your faith leader or director to submit a letter of support to faithcommunitynursingsf@sanfordhealth.org.

• Westberg Institute
• Health Ministries Association
• Spiritual Care Association

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.

• Report attendance as requested by event planners
• Attendance at the entire event or sessions
• Active participation with all in-class days, Webex meeting(s) and online activities as assigned
• Successful presentation of the final project
• Completion of the evaluation signified by entering name and Sanford email/employee ID within 1 week of course completion

Sanford Health is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

40.0 ANCC Contact Hours