Campus Vitals is the monthly student ministry newsletter of Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF).
In this Issue:
- Devotional: Do You Care for Yourself?
- Campus Story: Shenandoah University
- Leaders Corner: Spiritual Assessment, NCF Summer Conference
- Faculty Corner: Pulled in Too Many Directions?
- Upcoming Opportunities
DEVOTIONAL
“Stress and anxiety levels increase due to trials, disappointments, loss, ill-health, relationships, or pressure at work or school. With all the stressors in life, spiritual disconnect can occur. Many people turn away from God and feel disconnected from him, which ultimately increases stress levels and steals joy.” Read what Kathy McKinnon, NCF faculty advisor at Palm Beach Atlantic University, suggests about caring for yourself and reconnecting with God!
CAMPUS STORY
A new NCF chapter has started at Shenandoah University! Maryssa Walker, the president of the group, shares the story, including how God moved miraculously to obtain approval to start the NCF group from the Nursing Deans, the Office of Student Engagement, and the Dean of Spiritual Life--all in just two days!
LEADERS CORNER
Have you ever wondered, “How do I share my faith with my classmates?” This may not be the right question to ask initially. In the nursing process, assessment comes before intervention, so perhaps a better question to ask first is an assessment question. Knowing how to perform a “spiritual assessment” with your classmates can give you information to walk with them in their spiritual journey. Learn more.
Consider sending a student delegation from your chapter to the NCF Summer Conference, July 19-22, in Azusa, CA! Hear from amazing plenary speakers and be inspired to live and serve as a Christian nurse! If your school sends two or more students, they are each eligible for a $50 scholarship. Use the code NCFTEAM when you register. You may apply for additional assistance using this scholarship form.
FACULTY CORNER
As a nurse educator, you know firsthand the immense pressures you face, with a dizzying array of expectations from people you serve and report to. As followers of Jesus, how do we respond to all these influences? To whom do we give our loyalty? Read this free article from Journal of Christian Nursing, “Pulled in Too Many Directions? Get a Kingdom Perspective!” by Elizabeth Peterson.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Nursing faculty and students receive significant discounts when they join the NCF professional network. We’re all about integrating faith and practice for nurses who desire to love God and serve others in healthcare. We just launched a new, upgraded system. So if you’re not a member, now is a great time to join NCF and start receiving the award-winning Journal of Christian Nursing.
Do You Care for Yourself?
First Steps to Spiritual Conversations
NCF Summer Conference
Pulled in Too Many Directions?
Join the National NCF Community