March 1, 2022

In this Issue:

Are You Spiritually Healthy?

Do you experience highs and lows in your spiritual development? Have signs of spiritual distress like feeling critical or difficulty concentrating? The Twin Cities free NCF webinar Practicing as a Spiritually Healthy Nurse: Thriving Through Today’s Challenges, was led by master teacher, Beth Peterson, in February. This was the second in a three-part series on Spiritual Care FOR Nurses. Watch this amazing video to help you plan for personal spiritual health. You’ll hear from nurses who share their struggles and what they are learning. The third webinar in this series from Twin Cities NCF will be held live May 10.

Tabletop Discussion: The Power of Relationship

Many nurses today feel they are not seen or heard. They are experiencing growing distance in their relationships with others and with God. Nurses across the U.S. are sharing the weariness felt physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Scripture encourages us to not lose heart. How do we begin to address the weariness we feel? How do we live our lives from a place of hope? Join the conversation on March 28 at 7 pm Central as we address these needs as well as the hope found in relationships and the healing presence of God in the secret places of our own hearts. Use this link to register.

Free Student Retreat April 2

NCF Student Ministries is hosting a free retreat for nursing students: Kept: Finding Peace in Nursing School on April 2, 2022. This online retreat will focus on trusting God and developing lifelong spiritual disciplines to strengthen our identity in Christ. Would you pass this invitation on to nursing students to register and attend? Share this link with students. 

Consider partnering with NCF to sponsor a student for Kept at $15 or give $50 for a school/chapter to participate. Your partnership will help cover NCF’s costs for retreat materials. Give your tax-deductible gift here.

What Do You Need Prayer For?

We are seeing God work through prayer. Be a part of NCF prayer through these opportunities:  

This Will Knock Your Socks ON

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Come Camping With JCN

Join Journal Club on April 21 for a fun discussion - Camp Nursing: A Unique Specialty - an article releasing with the April/June JCN (Get new issue alerts here). Come share your camp nurse stories and earn 1.5 free NCPD hours; registration link will be sent soon. View past Journal Clubs (with NCPD) here

Watch for the next JCN with articles on breastfeeding when mom has opioid-use disorder, non-suicidal self-injury, child abuse, bridging the transition to assisted living, and much more. There’s something for every nurse in each unique issue of our professional journal!

Christian Nurse Blog Offers Support

Did you know NCF does adoptions? Offers weekly inspiration? If not, then you don’t subscribe to the Christian Nurse Blog, NCF’s shot-in-the-arm forum lifting up nurses in every area of practice. Subscribe here and start your weekly dose of encouragement!

 

NCF is Hiring

We are looking for nurses who have a vision to help students, nurses, and educators integrate faith and practice. NCF is in the process of posting a number of positions. Explore our Job Postings.

Need Verification of Membership?

Need a quick, easy way to get proof of your NCF membership, your expiration date, or a receipt for your membership payment? Go to the Join Page. In the upper right corner you'll see the words Resend Confirmation. Click there and enter your email, then hit "Lookup & Resend." An email with all of your membership information including a receipt is immediately sent. Email NCF@intervarsity.org if you need help. 

Wonderful Websites With Whatever You Want!

Member Benefits - access everything NCF for members! 
FAQs for Members - ask questions, get answers
Spiritual Care FOR Nurses - find spiritual support–videos, Bible studies, and more–designed just for you
Upcoming Events / Webinars - discover NCF and other Christian nursing events (mostly virtual)
NCF Swag - find NCF items from penlights to spiritual care cards. Use code RELATIONSHIP for 15% off!