Faith community nurses (FCNs) focus on the intentional care of the spirit to provide holistic care, but they do not practice in isolation. For FCNs, partnering with clergy, laity, and other allied healthcare professionals results in enhanced care of the person (patient), family, and often the congregation or community. After attending a Foundations of Faith Community Nursing or other entry to FCN practice course, many FCNs supplement their nursing education and skills by attending denomination-specific training, advanced spiritual care courses, or even seminary. For those who attend seminary, usually the goal is to enhance nursing as ministry.
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