Preparation Courses and Continuing Education

BASIC PARISH NURSE PREPARATION COURSES -  registration brochure 2011-2012


The preparation course is designed to meet the requirements of the Minnesota Board of Nursing related to professional nursing components for 37 contact hours. The program fee, which includes texts, study materials and some meals, is $575. Housing is available for an additional charge. Churches are encouraged to sponsor nurses and provide the program fee.

The program sites for the 2011-2012 year will be held at the following locations: Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN; Atonement Lutheran Church in Fargo, ND; and The Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids, MN.  Please see the attached brochure for specific dates.


Sample course topics include:
•    The Role of the Parish Nurse: Integrating Issues of Faith and Health
•    Holistic Health and Wellness Concepts for the Parish Nurse
•    The Parish Nurse as Health Advocate
•    The Parish Nurse Working With People Across the Life Span

2010 & 2011 Program Alumni

Mt Carmel- Fall 09 Luther- 10   Fargo Prep- Spring 10

Information For:

current students
faculty and staff		 parents
alumni		 high school students
admitted students