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Student Events

 

Student Chapter Meetings

NCF has student and nurse chapters that meet regularly all across the nation! See if there is a group near you on our Find a Group Page. You can also use the Contact Us form to get connected with a chapter!

 

Wisconsin & UP Retreat for Students in Healthcare

DATE:  November 9th, 2024 10am - 5pm CDT (optional overnight on the 8th)

LOCATION: Wausau, WI

DESCRIPTION: This student retreat is meant to be a break for all students in healthcare. We need a refresh! Join NCF and Healthcare students from around the area for a day to refresh! Come spend the day in worship, community, reflection, teaching, and discussion.

REGISTRATION: NCF WI & UP Michigan Refresh Retreat 24 (intervarsity.org)

 

South Dakota Healthcare Symposium & Refresh Retreat

DATE:  November 15 & 16th, 2024 10am - 5pm CDT

LOCATION: South Dakota

DESCRIPTION: The registration includes two events: the Professional Healthcare Symposium and Student Refresh Retreat. The symposium will be happening on Friday the 15th, followed by the retreat on Saturday the 16th. This student retreat is meant to be a break for all students in healthcare. We need a refresh! Join NCF and Healthcare students from around the area for a day to refresh! Come spend the day in worship, community, reflection, teaching, and discussion.

REGISTRATION: NCF South Dakota Refresh Retreat 24 (intervarsity.org)

 

North Carolina Abide & Overcome: Student Retreat

DATE:  October 5th, 2024 10am - 5pm EDT

LOCATION: Durham, NC

DESCRIPTION: "Abide in Me, and I will abide in you," Jesus invites his disciples. What does it look like to say yest to Jesus' call to abide in him... in nursing school? I mean has Jesus seen your schedule?! You barely have time to breathe! But yes, he has seen your schedule, and he sees you and knows better than anyone what you need. Come away for a day to abide in Jesus. And be equipped together in community to overcome the challenges and obstacles you face in nursing school.

REGISTRATION: North Carolina Abide and Overcome: Student Retreat 24 (intervarsity.org)

 

National Events

 

Journal Club: Empathy, The Gift of Connecting

DATE:  October 17, 2024 5pm PDT, 6pm MDT, 7pm CDT, 8pm EDT

LOCATION: Online

DESCRIPTION: Nursing is a profession of caring – not always easy to do with the many constraints we encounter in our practice. Join us as we discuss how to incorporate empathy into the care of others through the challenges we face and the reality of the empathy we also experience from God.

REGISTRATION: Empathy: The Gift of Connecting (intervarsity.org)

 

Saline Process Witness Training

DATE:  Ongoing, dates below

LOCATION:  Online

DESCRIPTION:  The purpose of the Saline Process™ witness training is to equip nurses (and other healthcare workers) to be witnesses for Christ in their clinical settings. The Biblically-based teaching is relevant to different cultures and healthcare settings. Nurses Christian Fellowship is partnering with Saline Process™ to deliver two different opportunities to attend virtual trainings, see below for more information.

After completing the Saline Process, participants should be able to assess a patient's attitude toward Christ and know how to respond appropriately, applying the ethical principles of permission, sensitivity and respect.

September 19, 25, 26 & Oct 2 starting at 5:30pm CT, 6:30 ET

October 23, 24, 30, & 31 starting at 7:30pm CT, 5:30 PT

  • Each session is 2.5 hours
  • Attendance at ALL sessions is needed in order to receive your Saline Process™ Witness Training Course Certificate
  • Content is the same between the two training sessions
  • Note: NCPD (CEUs) are not available for this event

REGISTER: Email here

IHS Global works with its global partners to provide this training around the world. Learn more here.

 

Regional and Chapter Events

 

Nurses Christian Fellowship Chapter Meetings

NCF has student and nurse chapters that meet regularly all across the nation! See if there is a group near you on our Find a Group Page. You can also use the Contact Us form to get connected with a chapter!

Collaboration of Licensed Nurses, Inc.

LOCATION:  Illinois and Online

DESCRIPTION: Collaboration of Licensed Nurses, Inc. is an Illinois chapter of Nurses Christian Fellowship. CLN, Inc. advances NCF's mission to uniquely transform the nursing profession through biblically grounded communities and effective faith sharing by focusing on soft skill enhancement. Check their website for events.

We’ll also be discussing Kathleen D. Pagana’s book, Etiquette & Communication Strategies for Nurses, during each meeting in 2024.  It is not necessary for you to purchase or read the book to join us every other month. 

  • Wednesday, October 16 & Saturday, October 19: Integrity: Vital for Effective Teamwork and Communication. Chapters 11-14 of Etiquette & Communication Strategies for Nurses will be shared.
  • Wednesday, December 18 & Saturday, December 21: Communication: Critical for Problem Solving. Chapter 15 of Etiquette & Communication Strategies for Nurses will be discussed and the book summarized.

Register:  Collaboration of Licensed Nurses Website

 

Partner Events

Health Ministries Association 2024 Annual Conference

DATE:  October 16 & 17 and 23 & 24 Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:00 - 6:30 ET

LOCATION: Online

DESCRIPTION: This conference is called Awaken Your Heart: Be Empowered, Be Encouraged, and Be Energized. Look at the descriptions below for more information on the conference materials. Registration and more information is available below!

Empowered: Gain invaluable knowledge and insights from leading experts.

Encouraged: Experience uplifting and healing sessions designed to nurture your inner being.

Energized: Recharge your spirit and invigorate your mind. Engage in dynamic activities and sessions that will leave you feeling energized and ready to take on new challenges.

REGISTRATION: 2024 Conference – Health Ministries Association (hmassoc.org)

Global Missions Healthcare Conference

DATE:  November 7 - 9, 2024 

LOCATION: Louisville, KY

DESCRIPTION: The GMHC is the world’s largest gathering of healthcare professionals, students, and organizations dedicated to healthcare missions. This annual three-day conference features breakout sessions, plenary speakers, exhibitors, and special events. It’s the premier event to learn, connect, and build relationships that help advance the Kingdom through medical missions.

REGISTRATION: GMHC 2024 - November 7-9, 2024 (medicalmissions.com)

Christian Global Health In Perspective Course

DATE:  Ongoing

LOCATION:  Online

DESCRIPTION:  This is an online course to help prepare you to engage in global health ministries. In this course, you'll find greater clarity about God's calling for your life, learn about global healthcare missions, how to prepare for missions, and how and where to connect with mission-sending ministries. 

MORE INFORMATION: Go to Christian Global Health In Perspective

 

Do you have questions about any of NCF's events? Email us here!