Texts
Up-to-date informational texts will be used in concert with the learning modules.
Videocassettes
Motivational and instructional video segments will energize and guide the nurse/congregation/clergy.
Networking, Workshops, and Support Meetings
Led by parish nurses, workshops are held to provide an arena for nurses to encourage and support each other and to help each other grow. Annual conferences are held in the fall and spring in Mequon, Wisconsin. Plan to attend for networking support, and educational opportunities.
Evaluations
At the end of each module, evaluations will be performed by the mentor, mentoring team, clergy, and Health Cabinet and submitted to the Parish Nurse/E-Learning office.
Certificate of Completion
After successfully completing all four modules, participants will receive a certificate of completion in Parish Nursing from Concordia University Wisconsin.
Certification in Parish Nursing in The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
For more information about certification (Commissioned Church Worker, Lay), please contact the Dr. Al Garcia, Lay Ministry at 262.243.4343.
Our Parish Nurse Logo
The Parish Nurse/E-Learning Program logo represents the following: the circle-wholistic health (the whole person), the hands-the caring nature of the ministry, and the cross-the purpose for all that we do and are. The designer of the logo is the Reverend Scott Blazek, pastor of an LCMS congregation in New Mexico, and is copyrighted by Concordia University Wisconsin. The Logo is copyrighted by Concordia University Wisconsin, and can not be used without permission.
Our Parish Nurse Song
Dr. Kenneth Kosche, Chairman of the Music Division at Concordia University Wisconsin, has written and composed a song especially for the Parish Nurse Program. This song is designed to be used in various settings in which wholistic health is the theme. The package includes the full score (flute, voice, guitar) with an insert for congregational use. Permission is granted through copyright for unlimited copies of the insert to be made in a particular church setting. It may be purchased for $5. For information, contact the PN/DL office at 262.243.4233.
Parish Nurse Pins
Please visit Concordia University Wisconsin's web site. The Bookstore has a picture of the Parish Nurse pin and ordering information-www.cuw.edu. The pin is ordered through the bookstore. Call 262.243.4349.
Formal Acceptance into the Program
After the Parish Nurse/E-Learning office receives your application forms, it will be reviewed by the director of the program. The director will contact the potential student after application is received.
Description of How the E-Learning Program Functions
Once you are formally accepted into the program, your networking will begin:
- A parish nurse mentor will be assigned and will contact you.
- With your mentor, you will establish a timeline to complete the program. All your projects, including goals, will be sent directly to your mentor for critique, evaluation, approval, and compliance with the program. Other areas of concern may be directed to the Program Director, Carol Lueders-Bolwerk at 262.243.4233.
To Obtain an Application Form
Write: Concordia University Wisconsin, Parish Nurse Ministries
12800 N. Lake Shore Drive
Mequon, WI 53097-2402
Call: 262.243.4233
Fax: 262.243.4466
E-mail Carol Lueders-Bolwerk
