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22 05, 2024

Catholic Nurses at National Eucharistic Congress 2024
Catholic Nurses at National Eucharistic Congress 2024

Catholic Nurses at National Eucharistic Congress 2024

Janet Munday2024-05-22T21:25:08-04:00May 22, 2024|Educational Programs, In The News, Integration Of Faith And Health, Spiritual Nourishment|

MAKING HISTORY Join us for the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianpolis, Indiana July 17-July 21, 2024 NACN-USA is a sponsor and will have a table at the event! Please stop by our table in the exhibit hall to meet some of the NACN-USA Team! This is a pivotal moment in American history, the legacy of the Catholic Church and Catholic Nurses across the nation. We are expecting tens of thousands of pilgrims—but space is limited. Jesus Christ will be there. Will you? Check out our NEW NACN-USA apparel

18 05, 2024

2024 Eula Sforza Scholarship
2024 Eula Sforza Scholarship

2024 Eula Sforza Scholarship

Kwohead2024-05-22T11:26:37-04:00May 18, 2024|Educational Programs, In The News, Integration Of Faith And Health|

The 2024 Eula Sforza Scholarship for student nurses is now open for applicants. We are thankful to the Sforza family for their generous donations in memory of Eula Sforza. Eula was one of the original founders of NACN-USA and was elected our first president. $2000 NACN-USA Scholarship Award The application deadline is July 31, 2024 Submit the letter of intent and read about the required supporting documents HERE! Kathryn "Katie" Grauerholz, MSN, ANP-BC, Awards & Scholarship Committee Chair

6 05, 2024

Happy Nurses Week 2024!
Happy Nurses Week 2024!

Happy Nurses Week 2024!

Kwohead2024-05-06T20:04:14-04:00May 6, 2024|blog, In The News, Integration Of Faith And Health, Spiritual Nourishment|

We at the National Association of Catholic Nurses - USA want to wish ALL nurses everywhere a Blessed Nurses Week - May 6 to May 12, 2024 "We are He, in that we are His members, in that we are His Body, in that He is our Head, in that whole Christ is both Head and Body." - St. Augustine of Hippo

19 04, 2024

The Moral Uncertainty of “Brain Death”
The Moral Uncertainty of “Brain Death”

The Moral Uncertainty of “Brain Death”

Janet Munday2024-04-19T13:16:26-04:00April 19, 2024|In The News, Integration Of Faith And Health, Patient Advocacy|

Article from Homiletic & Pastoral Review posted here for our members. Read and reviewed by the NACN-USA Ethics Committee. 1968 was a year of upheaval, perhaps best remembered by Americans for the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert Kennedy, and by Catholics for the promulgation of Humanae vitae. But the unobtrusive coining of a new definition should be included with these momentous events, for it changed medical practice by shifting the boundary between life and death. In 1968 the Harvard Medical School Ad Hoc Committee introduced the oxymoronic definition “irreversible coma [...]

31 03, 2024

2024 Nominations
2024 Nominations

2024 Nominations

Janet Munday2024-05-06T19:04:26-04:00March 31, 2024|In The News, Integration Of Faith And Health|

The Membership and Elections Committee is seeking NACN-USA Members interested in serving in leadership positions on the Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 term. (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026). President Elect (assumes Presidency 2026-2028) Corresponding Secretary Regional Directors: Region 2 (NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC) Region 4 (AL, NC, SC, TN, GA, FL, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico) Region 6 (TX, OK, AR, LA, MS) Region 8 (NV,UT, CO, AZ, NM) WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Members in good standing who have been a General Member of the NACN-USA for [...]

23 03, 2024

Chemical Abortion and Nationwide Invitation to Prayer
Chemical Abortion and Nationwide Invitation to Prayer

Chemical Abortion and Nationwide Invitation to Prayer

Janet Munday2024-03-23T22:05:45-04:00March 23, 2024|Educational Programs, In The News, Integration Of Faith And Health, Patient Advocacy, Spiritual Nourishment|

The USCCB's president and the chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities announced a nationwide invitation to prayer. On March 26, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that could impact the widespread accessibility of chemical abortion (abortion pills). Chemical abortions are now the most common form of abortion in the United States. WHEN Beginning Monday, March 25 and continuing through June, when a decision is expected. HOW TO PARTICIPATE Offer this Prayer to St. Joseph, Defender of Life daily for the end of [...]

21 03, 2024

Biological Integrity
Biological Integrity

Biological Integrity

Debra Kelsey-Davis2024-03-21T10:14:55-04:00March 21, 2024|In The News, Integration Of Faith And Health|

Addressing the Ethical Issues Surrounding Gender Dysphoria and Protecting Minors from Transgender Interventions Backed by the American College of Pediatricians, a pro-child, pro-life, pro-health and pro-science membership of Pediatricians, rich resources addressing Biological Integrity are made available to clinicians, parents, teens, schools and more. Click on the video to the left to watch a quick overview on the meaning of "Biological Integrity". Learn more by visiting their website, get access to educational information and the latest news. Click HERE to explore the Biological Integrity site.

21 03, 2024

2024 Holy Week Resources
2024 Holy Week Resources

2024 Holy Week Resources

Debra Kelsey-Davis2024-03-21T14:32:09-04:00March 21, 2024|In The News, Integration Of Faith And Health, Spiritual Nourishment|

This Holy Week - Take Time to Deepen Your Faith and Recall Christ's Passion. There are many rich Catholic resources to support you as we enter into Holy Week. Below are only but a few to get you started, to sustain you and to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ. Loyola Press Holy Week: Filled with devotions, 3-minute retreats, activities, articles and videos. Pray the Rosary with Catholic Nurses: Join the NACN-USA and nurses from around the world in praying the Rosary daily during Lent. A Catholic Guide to Holy [...]

27 02, 2024

2024 Lent Resources for Catholic Nurses
2024 Lent Resources for Catholic Nurses

2024 Lent Resources for Catholic Nurses

Debra Kelsey-Davis2024-02-27T15:53:49-05:00February 27, 2024|In The News, Integration Of Faith And Health, Spiritual Nourishment|

This Lent - Deepen Your Faith with Reflection and Grow in Holiness There are many rich Catholic resources to support your Lenten journey. Below are only but a few to get you started, to sustain you and to deepen your relationship with God during these 40 days of Lent. The USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) Lenten Resources: Including daily readings, devotions, and tools to help you live your faith more fully this Lent. Pray the Rosary with Catholic Nurses: Join the NACN-USA and nurses from around the world [...]

13 02, 2024

CICIAMS Quarterly Newsletter Winter 2024
CICIAMS Quarterly Newsletter Winter 2024

CICIAMS Quarterly Newsletter Winter 2024

Janet Munday2024-03-11T15:04:31-04:00February 13, 2024|In The News, Integration Of Faith And Health, Newsletters, Spiritual Nourishment|

Read international Catholic Nurse news from around the world. In this Winter 2024 edition read about From the International President's Desk - Dr. Rosemary Khosi Mthethwa, MPH, PhD, RN Preparing for the CICIAMS Africa Region Congress to be held on the 5 -9 August 2024 in Nairobi Kenya Nominations for the 2024 Executive Board positions Bioethical Issues – International Perspective Caring Corrupted: The Killing Nurses of the Third Reich CICIAMS Europe Region Assisted Suicide with or without a conscience clause CICIAMS Asia Region "Woke" "Wokism" various liberal ideas including cancel [...]